My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 5

“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,before you were born I set you apart;I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the Lord said to … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 5

Other Lords Have Ruled

“The path of the righteous is level;you make level the way of the righteous.In the path of your judgments,O Lord, we wait for you;your name and remembranceare the desire of our soul.My soul yearns for you in the night;my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.For when your judgments are in the earth,the inhabitants of the … Continue reading Other Lords Have Ruled

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 4

Psalms 37:1-7 ESV “Fret not yourself because of evildoers;be not envious of wrongdoers!For they will soon fade like the grassand wither like the green herb.Trust in the Lord, and do good;dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord;trust … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 4

We Have a Strong City

“In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city;he sets up salvationas walls and bulwarks.Open the gates,that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.You keep him in perfect peacewhose mind is stayed on you,because he trusts in you.Trust in the Lord forever,for the Lord … Continue reading We Have a Strong City

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 2

"But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 2

My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 1

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 1

Listen to God and Eat What is Good

“Come, everyone who thirsts,come to the waters;and he who has no money,come, buy and eat!Come, buy wine and milkwithout money and without price.Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,and your labor for that which does not satisfy?Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good,and delight yourselves in rich food.Incline … Continue reading Listen to God and Eat What is Good

Evil People Do Not Understand Justice

Proverbs 28 Select Verses 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,but those who keep the law strive against them.5 Evil men do not understand justice,but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.6 Better is a poor man who … Continue reading Evil People Do Not Understand Justice

Hope Deferred Grieves the Heart

Proverbs 13:12 NASB “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” As I contemplated the meaning of this proverb, and as I prayed for understanding, there were two main “deferred hopes” that came to mind. The first one is the hope of salvation for my loved ones who have not … Continue reading Hope Deferred Grieves the Heart

Better is Open Rebuke than Hidden Love

Proverbs 27 Select Verses 1 Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home.12 The prudent … Continue reading Better is Open Rebuke than Hidden Love