“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,The holy dwelling places of the Most High.God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;God will help her when morning dawns.The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;He raised His voice, the earth melted.The Lord of hosts is with us;The … Continue reading The Holy Dwelling Place

“God is our refuge and strength,A very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should changeAnd though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;Though its waters roar and foam,Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.” (Psalm 46:1-3 NASB1995) In Revelation 12:10 we read about “the accuser of … Continue reading A Very Present Help in Trouble

41 May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O Lord,Your salvation according to Your word;42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,For I trust in Your word.46 I will also speak of Your testimonies before kingsAnd shall not be ashamed.47 I shall delight in Your commandments,Which I love.51 The arrogant utterly … Continue reading Listen and Obey

165 Those who love Your law have great peace,And nothing causes them to stumble.166 I hope for Your salvation, O Lord,And do Your commandments.167 My soul keeps Your testimonies,And I love them exceedingly.168 I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,For all my ways are before You. (Psalm 119:165-168 NASB 1995) Believing in Jesus Christ is … Continue reading Jesus Christ, My Heart’s Desire

155 Salvation is far from the wicked,For they do not seek Your statutes.160 The sum of Your word is truth,And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.161 Princes persecute me without cause,But my heart stands in awe of Your words.162 I rejoice at Your word,As one who finds great spoil.163 I hate and despise … Continue reading I Rejoice at Your Word

“Redeem me from the oppression of man,That I may keep Your precepts.Make Your face shine upon Your servant,And teach me Your statutes.My eyes shed streams of water,Because they do not keep Your law.” (Psalm 119:134-136 NASB1995) This is a prayer, asking the Lord that he would redeem (deliver, rescue) his servant from the oppression (injury, … Continue reading Make Your Face Shine Upon Your Servant

“Your testimonies are wonderful;Therefore my soul observes them.The unfolding of Your words gives light;It gives understanding to the simple.I opened my mouth wide and panted,For I longed for Your commandments.” (Psalm 119:129-131 NASB1995) From as young as I can remember, and I can remember back to when I was only two years old, I have … Continue reading The Unfolding of Your Words