Psalms 8 In song… O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. When I consider Your…
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Knowing The Enemy
Psalms 7:1-2 O Lord my God, in You I take refuge; Save me and rescue me from all those who pursue me, So that my enemy will not tear me like a lion, Dragging me away while there is no one to rescue [me]. In any battle it is advantageous to know your enemy. In…
Renewed Spirit
“…but establish the righteous; for You, Who try the hearts and emotions and thinking powers, are a righteous God.” (Psalms 7:9) My emotions are fickle. One day I’m confident and then the next I’m doubtful. One moment I’m in love and the next I’m angry. Sometimes I’m on the verge of tears for no reason…
We Cry with Brussels
Brussels attacks: 34 die in 2 explosions at Brussels Airport, 1 at subway station Oh God with David we cry aloud: “Lord, I am so weak. I cried to you all night. My pillow is soaked; my bed is dripping wet from my tears. My enemies have caused me such sorrow that my eyes are…
Sin…We All Do It
Psalms 6:1-2 Please, Lord, don’t punish me when you are angry; don’t discipline me when you are furious. 2 Have mercy on me, Lord, because I’m frail. Heal me, Lord, because my bones are shaking in terror! I sin everyday. I try not to sin and try to do good; but none-the-less, sin, in…
Meeting Trump Along the Way
I continue my walk through the book of Psalms. Imagine my surprise when I met one of the presidential candidates along the way! As soon as I read Psalms 5:9, Donald Trump came to mind. He seemed to resurface again in the book of Romans For there is nothing trustworthy or steadfast or truthful in their talk;…
Lord, I Need You
Lord, show me your right way of living, and make it easy for me to follow. People are looking for my weaknesses, so show me how you want me to live. Psalms 5:8 Dear Lord, here I am and here is my life. Fill me with a desire to follow you. Fill me with energy…
Fill us with Wonder
Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord, and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple. Psalms 5:7 For today’s scripture I wanted to find a lovely photo of a simple church surrounded by God’s beautiful nature. I found many; but try as I…
Christians Awake…A Daily Prayer
Psalms 5:4-6 4 Because you aren’t a God who enjoys wickedness; evil doesn’t live with you. 5 Arrogant people won’t last long in your sight; you hate all evildoers; 6 you destroy liars. The Lord despises people who are violent and dishonest. Your people, oh Lord, are being persecuted. Your people are being killed simply because they bow…
Redhead Reflections 