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Defender of the Defenceless (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
"For He stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them." Ps. 109:31 Who does God choose to associate Himself with? The rich? The powerful? No, our God is…
Created 4 months ago
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What do you lift up in your life? (by Musings of a pilgrim)
"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth." Ps. 108:5 What does "be exalted" mean? What does it practically look like in our life? This word gives the image of actively…
Created 4 months ago
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God is light (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
Glorious and excellent are You from the mountains of prey. Ps. 76:4 (AMP) I am continuing my journey of what we praise God for. Today, I am pondering particularly on this word, "glorious". What does it…
Created 5 months ago
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How do you really know God? (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
"I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving" (Ps. 69:30). I am continuing the theme of praising God. In this verse, we see the psalmist praising God's name. A name declares who…
Created 5 months ago
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Do you treasure your life more than God? (By Musings of a Pilgrim)
"Because Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You." Ps. 63:3 (NASB). Life is a glorious and wonderful gift. It is the most precious thing we each possess. Even if we were the…
Created 5 months ago
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The "weird" and "crazy" life (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. (Ps. 54:4) The Christian life is not an easy one. When you choose to pick up the cross daily to follow Jesus (Lk 9:23), when you choose to…
Created 6 months ago
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4 amazing characteristics of the Word (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statues of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. (Ps.19:7) How do you view the Bible? Be honest. Is it just a story book? Do you find…
Created 6 months ago
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The God who pursues (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Ps. 16:11 God is the one that takes the initiative here. It is not about man…
Created 6 months ago
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My inheritance is GOD... AMAZING!!! (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. Ps. 16:5 What a declaration! What an amazing way to live a life! This is the essence of the Christian walk. That our joy, our delight…
Created 6 months ago
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The wonder of the Words of God (by Musings of a Pilgrim)
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded…
Created 6 months ago
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The CRY of our heart (from Musings of a Pilgrim)
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. (Ps. 51:10) This is one of the most frequent cries of a Christian's heart. In a world that so easily stains and contaminates us,…
Created 6 months ago
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God's righteousness - a fearsome attribute
Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth;your right hand is filled with righteousness. Ps 48:10 Just pondering upon this attribute of God today - His righteousness. Firstly,…
Created 6 months ago
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What does refuge, strength and very present help mean?
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Ps. 46:1) This is an oft used phrase but do we really understand what it means? REFUGE:What is a refuge? It is a place that we can rely…
Created 6 months ago
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What is our response to the weak?
Blessed are those who have regard for the weak... Psalm 41:1a This is a curious verse tucked away in this amazing psalm. What does it mean? Why are those who "regard the weak" blessed? 1) Who are the…
Created 6 months ago
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Why should I praise God all the time?
I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. Ps. 34:1 Apparently this psalm was written by David when he pretended to be insane before Abimelek who drove him away. This is…
Created 7 months ago
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The Conquering King
"The Lord is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land." Ps. 10:16 As I read today's passage, I am reminded of Daniel 2 where King Nebuchadnezzar had dreamt of a statue that represented…
Created 8 months ago
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the stronghold of praise
Psalm 8 is one of my favourite psalms. There are so many rich truths to glean from this short passage but I am going to just concentrate on v. 2 - "Through the praise of children and infants you have…
Created 8 months ago
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what step of faith are we called for?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deut 31:6 Are you facing a step of faith today? Is…
Created 8 months ago
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Right perspectives
You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about,things far too wonderful for me. Job 42:3 Life is frequently unpredictable…
Created 8 months ago
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When the going gets tough...
Remember me with with favor, my God, for all I have done for these people (Neh 5:19) Nehemiah was an amazing example we can follow. He could have remained in Babylon serving the king in comfort as the…
Created 8 months ago
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What to do in the face of opposition...
After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families,…
Created 8 months ago
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God knows...
“Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the Lord is a God who knows what you have done; he will judge your actions." (1 Sam 2:3 NLT) I see 2 sides to this verse... firstly…
Created 9 months ago
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Heart of surrender
But Ruth replied, "Don't ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, I…
Created 9 months ago
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On Christ the Solid Rock I stand
Isn't it wonderful to know that our God never changes? That what He says will not be turned around. Jesus Himself declares that "Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away" (Mt…
Created 9 months ago
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What kind of God do we worship?
"In the Beginning God created the heavens and the earth" Gen 1:1 It is impossible for my meagre mind to comprehend the vastness of who God is... especially as I look at Creation that testifies to its…
Created 9 months ago
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