“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
Psalms
Light is Sown Like Seed
“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
If Truth Be Told
The Passage for today is in Psalm 97, verses 7 and 10: “Let all those be ashamed who serve graven images,Who boast themselves of idols;Worship Him, all you gods…Hate evil, you who love the Lord,Who preserves the souls of His godly ones;He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” (NASB1995) I live in the … Continue reading If Truth Be Told
Our Hearts Rejoice in God
“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
A False Hope For Victory
“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
The Counsel of The Nations Nullified
“Let all the earth fear the Lord;Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.For He spoke, and it was done;He commanded, and it stood fast.The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations;He frustrates the plans of the peoples.The counsel of the Lord stands forever,The plans of His heart from generation to … Continue reading The Counsel of The Nations Nullified
Testing The Spirits
“I pursued my enemies and overtook them,And I did not turn back until they were consumed.I shattered them, so that they were not able to rise;They fell under my feet.For You have girded me with strength for battle;You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.”(Psalm 18:37-39 NASB1995) We know that Satan is … Continue reading Testing The Spirits
Because He Delighted In Me
“He sent from on high, He took me;He drew me out of many waters.He delivered me from my strong enemy,And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.They confronted me in the day of my calamity,But the Lord was my stay.He brought me forth also into a broad place;He rescued me, … Continue reading Because He Delighted In Me
Those Who Rise Up Against Me
“For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me.Deliver me from those who do iniquityAnd save me from men … Continue reading Those Who Rise Up Against Me
I Will Walk in Your Truth
“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 we … Continue reading I Will Walk in Your Truth
Run With It 