Claim, Proclaim, Acclaim!

Psalm 89:14-15: "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD."

DEFINITIONS

Claim:

VERB:
1. to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due: to claim an estate by inheritance. 2. to assert and demand the recognition of (a right, title, possession, etc.); assert one's right to: to claim payment for services.3. to assert or maintain as a fact: She claimed that he was telling the truth. 4. to require as due or fitting: to claim respect.

NOUN:
5. demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right: He made unreasonable claims on the doctor's time. 6.an assertion of something as a fact: He made no claims to originality. 7. a right to claim or demand; a just title to something: His claim to the heavyweight title is disputed. 8. something that is claimed, especially a piece of public land for which formal request is made for mining or other purposes. 9. a request or demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy, a workers' compensation law, etc.: We filed a claim for compensation from the company.

Proclaim:

VERB:
1. to announce or declare in an official or formal manner: to proclaim war. 2. to announce or declare in an open or ostentatious way: to proclaim one's opinions. 3. to indicate or make known publicly or openly. 4. to extol or praise publicly: Let them proclaim the Lord. 5. to declare (a territory, district, etc.) subject to particular legal restrictions.

NOUN:

6. to make a proclamation.

Acclaim:

VERB:

1. to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud: to acclaim the conquering heroes.

2. to announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval: to acclaim the new king.

NOUN:
3. To make an acclamation ( defs. 1, 2 ) .

Are you claiming? Are you Proclaiming? Are you Acclaiming? The power of God in your life so that His throne that is established and founded on righteousness and justice will bring you love and faithfulness? It is the truth we gain in knowing and claiming Jesus as the Lord of All!!!

You know I love ya, Don

definitions taken from: Dictionary.com

Positives and Negatives

I have always loved the old saying, "Better to be positive and wrong than negative and right." This is so true for us today. We have no reason to be negative. Jesus Christ has transformed us through His power into His love for HIS purpose of redemption!

Enough could never be said about the power of being positive. God is positive and if you and I want to flow with Him, we must get on the same wave and ride the ocean current headed to eternity! I am not expressing mind control, but simply seeing the glass 1/2 full. It is being an all-around, positive person---have a positive outlook and attitude, maintain proactive thoughts and expectations, and engage in affirming conversation.

Jesus certainly displayed a positive outlook and attitude. He endured many difficulties including personal attacks. Yet in the midst of it all He remained positive, proactive, and affirming. How positive are you today? Remember Proverbs 23:7, "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he."

I am going to make a conscience effort to be positive, proactive, and affirming...come on and join me. You know I love you and we can do this together....Don