“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
Psalms
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
God is The Strength of 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
The Ways of Man versus The Ways of God
“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
They’ve Risen Up Against Me
“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
“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
Run With It 