Using  the Psalms for Ministry, continued...

As is usually the case when counseling, seldom would the people do it, but those who did were greatly encouraged. After years of suggesting this project for many, I determined that now was the time to lead the entire church in an experimental project.

I went through and pulled out every "I will" for them and published them in the attachment-which I distributed on a Sunday. I asked the entire church for one week to begin their devotions by reading out loud each "I will statement." If they had devotions with their spouse, they were to alternate expressing the statements (all 7 pages, takes about 8 minutes).

Also every corporate meeting that we had that week-elders, women's, men's, mid-week, home fellowship, etc.-was to begin in the same way. The following Sunday morning we practiced one page as a congregation-what a wonderful blessing! (I alternated men and women through it.) I really believed that God was going to do a work in us individually and corporately that week as we strengthened our hearts and minds through these expressions of faith.

The result was overwhelming...I began to get email after email and phone call after phone call, as people began to experience renewed faith for the things they were going through.

The following Sunday morning, I gave opportunity for many to express how God had met them through this practice.

It's been about a year since we tried this experiment. Just last week, two additional notes came in from congregants who were facing difficulties who once again applied the practice and found great strength as they were reminded of God's faithfulness and the power of choosing to trust Him as did these ancient writers.

I hope these will be a blessing to you!

I'll be praying that many will be encouraged by finding the "I Wills" on your website. And I would love to hear "the stories" as you have opportunity to share.

Click here to download The Psalms "I Will" Statements.

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