A Gentle Whisper -- Listening for the Voice of God Johnny Almond 4 years ago

Forever and a Day

I will praise the LORD as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
PSALM 146:2 NRSV

My music is your happiness.
I am your Song when you are down and out—
  inner-stances of joy transcending sad circumstances.
Dance heaven’s jig of joy; do not drag in earth’s mournful dirge.
Always be joyful.
I elevate your attitude—sing alleluia!

My might is your hope.
I am your Strength when you do not feel like going on—
  Creator teaching you capability to persevere through severity.
Feel like giving up? See Jesus hanging on the cross, and get back to work.
Keep on praying.
I energize your actions—live alleluia!

My mercy is your help.
I am your Solution when you are puzzled by the next step—
  Shepherd transforming your concern into peaceful contentment.
Whatever happens, maintain a grateful heart.
I encourage you by My answer—pray alleluia!

My Messiahship is your heaven.
I am your Sovereign when “good luck” eludes you.
I am orchestrating details in your best interest—
  faith can dance, patience can wait, hope can sing.
Never stifle My Holy Spirit.
I exercise ultimate authority—anticipate alleluia!

Sing My praises forever and a day, including this day–say alleluia!

Johnny

Johnny R. Almond earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and a Diploma in Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge. After pastoring churches for a decade, he served the Air Force as a military chaplain in worldwide assignments. After retiring from the military in 2000, he began serving as pastor in Virginia. He currently serves as pastor of Hull's Memorial Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He and his wife, Beverly, have four sons, three grandsons, and three granddaughters.