Psalm 40:1-3 ESV I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to … Continue reading Speak the Truth
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A Broken and Contrite Heart
Psalm 51 English Standard Version (ESV) To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and … Continue reading A Broken and Contrite Heart
Waiting on God to Act
Psalm 37:1-4 ESV Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and 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 … Continue reading Waiting on God to Act
My Passion For Him
An Original Work / October 17, 2019 I will sing praises to my Lord. Nothing from Him can I afford. My delight is in Him all day, Listening to Him while I pray. Gently He leads me in His way, Showing me what to do today. Counseling me in what to do, In everything, He'll … Continue reading My Passion For Him
Goodness and Mercy
Psalm 23:1-3 ESV 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 righteousness for his name's sake. Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior, is my guide, the one who directs … Continue reading Goodness and Mercy
Taking Liberties
Psalm 19:1-6 ESV The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the … Continue reading Taking Liberties
Sin is Knocking
An Original Work / October 15, 2019 Sin is knocking at your door, Knocking, knocking, don’t ignore; Working its way in your heart, Hoping from truth you’ll depart. Don’t deny you’re tempted to Do what you ought not to do. Don’t pretend you’ll not give in When you’re playing now with sin. Subtle, coming through … Continue reading Sin is Knocking
For His Purposes Alone
King David had it in his heart to build a house for God, for the ark of the covenant of God had been dwelling in a tent. But, the Lord sent Nathan the prophet to speak to David, telling him that it would not be him who would build a house for God, but it … Continue reading For His Purposes Alone
Love in Truth
Romans 12:1 ESV I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. When we come to faith in Jesus Christ, this is not merely about Jesus forgiving us our sins so that we can go … Continue reading Love in Truth
God’s Plans for Us
Within the church today, at least here in America, we have people who are preaching “feel good” messages to the people, telling them that they can “believe” in Jesus, that nothing is required of them, and that heaven is guaranteed them when they die, and that nothing bad will happen to them, and even that … Continue reading God’s Plans for Us
