“…Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise…” Psalm 100:4

I have spoken with so many in my lifetime that approach God from a position of intimidation and fear. Images dance in their minds of veritable lightening bolts with booming voices of disapproval coming from heaven to chastise them for how they have lived their lives. How will He respond to me, they say. I simply reply, the response will be,

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If you need a bit of a pep talk to gin up your courage about approaching the Creator of the universe, just read through Psalm 100. In this very short Psalm you will read one message loud and clear. God wants you to celebrate when you call on Him. The Cross of Christ took on all our junk and put out the “come in, we’re open” sign so we could feel the warm embrace of our Heavenly Father.

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100