“I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.I have set the Lord continually before me;Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;My flesh also will dwell securely.For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;Nor … Continue reading The Path of Life
Psalms
Who Am I Now?
“O Lord, who may abide in Your tent?Who may dwell on Your holy hill?He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,And speaks truth in his heart.” (Psalm 15:1-2 NASB1995) I am a person who loves Jesus Christ with my whole heart and mindI am a follower of Jesus Christ and a servant of the LordI … Continue reading Who Am I Now?
The Fool Says in His Heart…
“The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds;There is no one who does good.The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of menTo see if there are any who understand,Who seek after God.They have all turned aside, together they have become corrupt;There is … Continue reading The Fool Says in His Heart…
According to Our Works
“Once God has spoken; Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God; And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord, For You recompense a man according to his work.” (Psalm 62:11-12 NASB1995) This is taken from the Old Testament, but the New Testament also teaches the power and the lovingkindness of God, and that God … Continue reading According to Our Works
The Rock of My Strength
“On God my salvation and my glory rest;The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.Trust in Him at all times, O people;Pour out your heart before Him;God is a refuge for us. Selah.” (Psalm 62:7-8 NASB1995) Whatever we are going through in life, if God is the one who we serve, if Jesus … Continue reading The Rock of My Strength
My Cup Overflows
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;You have anointed my head with oil;My cup overflows.” (Psalm 23:5 NASB1995) Over my lifetime, I was rejected much because of my love for Jesus and my desire for him and my hunger and thirst after righteousness and for my passion for serving him … Continue reading My Cup Overflows
The Lord is My Shepherd
“The Lord is my shepherd,I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures;He leads me beside quiet waters.He restores my soul;He guides me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:1-3 NASB1995) Who is the Lord who is being spoken of here? He is God – Father, Son Jesus Christ, and … Continue reading The Lord is My Shepherd
Know My Heart
“Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me and know my anxious thoughts;And see if there be any hurtful way in me,And lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24 NASB1995) Do you ever pray this prayer to God? Occasionally I do, depending upon what I am going through at the time. If I … Continue reading Know My Heart
They Surround Me
Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 8:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 118 (Select vv. NASB). I Will Not Fear (vv. 5-9) From my distress I called upon the Lord;The Lord answered me and set me in a large … Continue reading They Surround Me
Run With It 