"When we fail to recognize or we simply forget that God has been at work through out our lives it becomes much more difficult to see Him at work in the present." In today's episode, Emma Dotter walks us through what it looks like to praise the Lord and reflect on His goodness no matter our circumstance

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Additional scripture referenced in today's episode:
1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

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Today's psalm is the last of the songs of ascent and God's people are nearing the end of their journey to Jerusalem. Watermark Worship Staff, Josh O'Neal joins Lauren Atkinson to talk about verse 2 and why people raise their hands in worship?

Additional scripture referenced in today's episode:
Proverbs 16:9, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

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What's the deal with the oil on the head? What does it look like to live unified with believers? Today Seth Master is joined by Watermark high school senior Noah Roby to talk about Psalm 133 and the importance of doing life with believers in unity. As we have been united to Christ by His Spirit, we have been united into a body of believers. The fruit of the Holy Spirit is amplified when we live together in godly community.

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Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode:
Acts 2:42-47; 4:24 – Early church living together in unity

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"God is faithful even when life isn't 'up and to the right'." Watermark Elder, Todd Anders, joins Lauren Atkinson on today's episode to unpack Psalm 132 and encourage us as a believers to trust in God's timing and sovereignty.

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Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode:
1 Chronicles 28:3, " But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name'."
2 Samuel 7:13, " He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever."
Ephesians 2:10, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."

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David quieted his soul, eliminated the agitation caused by seeking the satisfaction of his own desires, and found contentment in his Heavenly Father—becoming a man after God’s own heart. Emma Dotter shares an encouraging Join The Journey devo written by a Watermark member and leaves us with some questions to think through today.

Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode:
Psalm 46:10 - “Be still and know that I am God.”
Acts 13:22 - "a man after God’s own heart."
Proverbs 18:12 - “Before destruction a man's heart is haughty . . . .”
Proverbs 16:5 - “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD . . . .”
James 4:10 - “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.”
Psalm 46:10 - “I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

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How do we wait actively with hope and tether ourselves to something? Faithful Watermark member and friend, Melissa Miller joins Emma Dotter to share the sweet truth that, "It's belief in His steadfast love that fuels our ability to let go of earthly fulfillment or pain relief."

Additional Scripture mentioned in today's episode:
Proverbs 16:9, "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

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Despite all hardships, the faithful have not been overcome. Emma Dotter shares the significance of today, Reformation Day and talks about the importance of trusting in God's justice and protection as we see in today's passage.

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Is Psalm 128 giving prosperity gospel? In today’s episode, Lauren Atkinson and Watermark high school student Olivia Tristan talk about what it means to experience God’s blessing in our lives. These blessings are not the things we receive from God because of our own good works, but the results of the Holy Spirit changing the desires of our heart.

Additional Scripture Referenced:
Galatians 5:22-25, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law…”

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