“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

This psalm is in the Old Testament, and yet it teaches us what is taught us in the New Testament, under the New Covenant, as well. “Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.” (Psalm 73:25 NASB1995) Our trust should not be in other humans. We should not … Continue reading God is The Strength of My Heart

“Teach me Your way, O Lord;I will walk in Your truth;Unite my heart to fear Your name.I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,And will glorify Your name forever.For Your lovingkindness toward me is great,And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.”(Psalm 86:11-13 NASB1995) If you … Continue reading The Ways of Man versus The Ways of God

“O God, arrogant men have risen up against me,And a band of violent men have sought my life,And they have not set You before them.But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.Turn to me, and be gracious to me;Oh grant Your strength to Your servant,And … Continue reading They’ve Risen Up Against Me

“Light is sown like seed for the righteousAnd gladness for the upright in heart.Be glad in the Lord, you righteous ones,And give thanks to His holy name.” (Psalm 97:11-12 NASB1995) “Light is sown like seed for the righteous..” (Psalm 97:11 NASB1995) What is light? It is the opposite of darkness. Jesus Christ is the Light … Continue reading Light is Sown Like Seed

“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,On those who hope for His lovingkindness,To deliver their soul from deathAnd to keep them alive in famine.Our soul waits for the Lord;He is our help and our shield.For our heart rejoices in Him,Because we trust in His holy name.Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, … Continue reading Our Hearts Rejoice in God

“The Lord looks from heaven;He sees all the sons of men;From His dwelling place He looks outOn all the inhabitants of the earth,He who fashions the hearts of them all,He who understands all their works.The king is not saved by a mighty army;A warrior is not delivered by great strength.A horse is a false hope … Continue reading A False Hope For Victory