Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. I have noticed the trend to throw away relationships. It seems that love doesn’t last, like the fading aroma of a freshly baked apple pie, it fades once it is baked. The smell is wonderful and filled withContinue reading “Love and Faithfulness -Psalm 89:14”
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God’s “If Only!” – Psalm 81:8
Psalm 81:8 Hear me, my people, and I will warn you — if you would only listen to me, Israel! I had an “if only” moment this morning as I lay in bed wanting more rest. I realized that I would have been a millionaire right now if I had only purchased BitCoin when IContinue reading “God’s “If Only!” – Psalm 81:8”
Foaming Wine – Psalm 75:8
Psalm 75:8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. Some things just shouldn’t be drunk. My wife tells the story of a moment in our marriage when, unknownContinue reading “Foaming Wine – Psalm 75:8”
Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3
Psalm 70:2-3 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame. Is it alright to wish ill toward our enemies? We hear a lotContinue reading “Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3”
Unexpected Benefit – Psalm 63:5
Psalm 63:5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. Sometimes in life we do things expecting a certain outcome, but are surprised when we get an unexpected benefit. We bring our kids to volunteer at a soup kitchen because we want them toContinue reading “Unexpected Benefit – Psalm 63:5”
To Be Or Not To Be – Psalm 56:3-4
Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise — in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Fear is part of who we are as human beings. When danger arrives at our doorstep, we react as theContinue reading “To Be Or Not To Be – Psalm 56:3-4”
Betrayed By A Friend – Psalm 55:12-14
Psalm 55:12-14 If an enemy were insulting me I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. 13 But ti is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, 14 with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among theContinue reading “Betrayed By A Friend – Psalm 55:12-14”
God of All Nations – Psalm 47:8
Psalm 47:8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. Too often we forget who is in charge of this earth. We see the wielding of political, economic, and social power and think to ourselves, “Wow, that’s a lot of power for such a small group of people.” But we areContinue reading “God of All Nations – Psalm 47:8”
Two Kinds of Silence – Psalm 39:1-3
Psalm 39:1-3 1 I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.” 2 So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; 3 my heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, theContinue reading “Two Kinds of Silence – Psalm 39:1-3”
Psalm 36:2-4 – Self-Referent
Psalm 36:2-4 In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.4 Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.Continue reading “Psalm 36:2-4 – Self-Referent”
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