“Turn to me and be gracious to me,For I am lonely and afflicted.The troubles of my heart are enlarged;Bring me out of my distresses.Look upon my affliction and my trouble,And forgive all my sins.Look upon my enemies, for they are many,And they hate me with violent hatred.Guard my soul and deliver me;Do not let me … Continue reading Multitudes of Enemies
Psalms
He Leads the Humble
“Good and upright is the Lord;Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.He leads the humble in justice,And He teaches the humble His way.All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truthTo those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” (Psalm 25:8-10 NASB1995) The Way What is “the way” in which God, the Lord, instructs … Continue reading He Leads the Humble
The Work of His Hands
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God;And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.Day to day pours forth speech,And night to night reveals knowledge.There is no speech, nor are there words;Their voice is not heard.Their line has gone out through all the earth,And their utterances to the end of the world.In … Continue reading The Work of His Hands
In Keeping Them
“The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul;The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous … Continue reading In Keeping Them
All Power Belongs to God
“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) God – Father, Son Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit – has existed always. And he is the creator of all who have been given the breath of … Continue reading All Power Belongs to God
World Domination, Tyranny, and Oppression
“Men of low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie;In the balances they go up;They are together lighter than breath.Do not trust in oppressionAnd do not vainly hope in robbery;If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.” (Psalm 62:9-10 NASB1995) I wondered what was meant by “men of low … Continue reading World Domination, Tyranny, and Oppression
Don’t Believe The Lies!
“How long will you assail a man,That you may murder him, all of you,Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position;They delight in falsehood;They bless with their mouth,But inwardly they curse. Selah. My soul, wait in silence for God only,For my hope is from … Continue reading Don’t Believe The Lies!
God Has Been My Help!
“My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,when I remember you upon my bed,and meditate on you in the watches of the night;for you have been my help,and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.My soul clings to you;your right … Continue reading God Has Been My Help!
Run With It 