Let my words always be trueAlways thinking, Lord, of YouMay my lips declare Your praiseBoth now and ever always Be there no deceit in themNo hint then of sarcasmNo mincing of words there beBe as clear as they can be May they show forth all Your loveWhich comes from heaven aboveThinking not only of meBut … Continue reading Let My Words Be True
Encouragement
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 7
“And at the time of the offering of the oblation, Elijah the prophet came near and said, ‘O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, and that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your word. Answer … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 7
Those Who Seek to Destroy My Life
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you;my flesh faints for you,as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,beholding your power and glory.Because your steadfast love is better than life,my lips will praise you.So I will bless … Continue reading Those Who Seek to Destroy My Life
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 6
“I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” “He reached down from on high and took hold of me;he drew me out of deep waters.He rescued me from my powerful … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 6
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
God’s Holy Word
The Bible is God’s Holy Word.The saints of God it’s truly served.It’s written down, and so preservedBy those who, of the Word, they heard. The Scriptures are the words of God.To some, they find them truly odd.To others, they are works of gold,They minister to young and old. The gospel is contained within,The teachings about … Continue reading God’s Holy Word
My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 3
“I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois … Continue reading My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 3