“For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother's womb.I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well.My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret,intricately woven in the depths of the earth.Your eyes saw my unformed substance;in your … Continue reading The Days that Were Formed for Us
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Jesus Doesn’t Want Just Part of Us
Jesus doesn’t want just part of usNot just part of us, but all our timeDoesn’t want just what we’ll give to HimWants our whole, not part, and not our mime Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ and GodGave His life up for us on a crossSo that we’d be forgiven our sinsSo that we’d live not … Continue reading Jesus Doesn’t Want Just Part of Us
The God of Jacob is Our Fortress
Psalms 46:1-11 ESV “God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah” (vv. 1-3) If we are following Jesus Christ with our … Continue reading The God of Jacob is Our Fortress
Making the Lord Our Trust
Psalms 40:4-5 ESV “Blessed is the man who makesthe Lord his trust,who does not turn to the proud,to those who go astray after a lie!You have multiplied, O Lord my God,your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;none can compare with you!I will proclaim and tell of them,yet they are more than can be told.” … Continue reading Making the Lord Our Trust
To the Upright of Heart
Psalms 36:1-10 ESV “Transgression speaks to the wickeddeep in his heart;there is no fear of Godbefore his eyes.For he flatters himself in his own eyesthat his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;he has ceased to act wisely and do good.He plots trouble while on his bed;he … Continue reading To the Upright of Heart
Whom Shall I Fear?
“The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life;of whom shall I be afraid?When evildoers assail meto eat up my flesh,my adversaries and foes,it is they who stumble and fall.Though an army encamp against me,my heart shall not fear;though war arise against me,yet I will be … Continue reading Whom Shall I Fear?
Trusting in the Lord Without Wavering
“Vindicate me, O Lord,for I have walked in my integrity,and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.Prove me, O Lord, and try me;test my heart and my mind.For your steadfast love is before my eyes,and I walk in your faithfulness. “I do not sit with men of falsehood,nor do I consort with hypocrites.I hate … Continue reading Trusting in the Lord Without Wavering
Let Not My Enemies Exult
“To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.O my God, in you I trust;let me not be put to shame;let not my enemies exult over me.Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. “Make me to know your ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.Lead … Continue reading Let Not My Enemies Exult
Is the Lord Your True Shepherd?
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousnessfor his name's sake. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod and … Continue reading Is the Lord Your True Shepherd?
Kingship Belongs to the Lord
I am reading in Psalms 22, which is a very lengthy Psalm, part of which appears to predict the coming of Jesus Christ and of his life and death on the cross to take away our sins. For it begins with, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalms 22:1), which is what … Continue reading Kingship Belongs to the Lord
Run With It 