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psalm 31

I'm sure a lot of us can identify with David.  He's going through a very difficult time.  When things are going well, it's very easy to praises the Lord, go to church, listen to great music and get the…

Psalm 31:1 (KJV)

psalm 30

I think this psalm could be summed up as saying, when we are in the Lord, our suffering is not in vain.  "his anger is but for a moment, his favor is for life'.  "weeping may endure for a night, but joy…

Psalm 30:7 (KJV)

psalm 25

In part David is sharing what he has learned through all his trials.  'The humble he guides in justice and the humble He teaches His way'.  Who is the man that fears the Lord?  Him shall He teach in…

Psalm 25:9 (NKJV)

psalm 20

The Bible is so reliable. Like an old friend that you can count on. A real friend will give it to you straight. He/she won't beat around bush, or sugar coat things. Like watching the news and a trusted…

Psalm 20:1 (KJV)

psalm 18

As i was reading this I could see David in celebratory mode. The Lord had rescued him and he was bragging on his God. He couldn't come up with enough descriptions to depict what God had done for Him.…

Psalm 18:44 (KJV)

Untitled Note

I like how Bob Coy puts it. Abide means to dwell comfortably, to make oneself at home. Who can abide in the presence of the Lord?

Psalm 15:1 (KJV)

psalm 13

Could I pray this prayer? "oh Lord my God: lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death". Unless the LOrd lightens my eyes I will sleep the sleep of death. That' show important David considered seeing…

Psalm 12:6 (NKJV)

psalm 11

The world is a mess.  Bad things are happening everyday....natural disasters, economic instability, nuclear weapons etc.  But the Psalm states that the Lord is still on the throne. These bad things don't…

Psalm 11:4 (NKJV)

pslam 10

How often to we say....where are you God. How can these people get away with these things. Sometimes people get away with murder literally. I know who you are God..you are a helper to the fatherless but…

Psalm 10:16 (NKJV)

psalm 9

The LOrd defends us and stands up for us. He is our great defender and our great judge. Many people read pslams flipintly. They are not for everyone. Who does the Lord defend and stand up for. He stands…

day 8, when i consider the heavens

DAvid is awestruck at the bigness of God and the smallness of man and that inspite of such a wide gap, God cares about us. It's like us taking the time to care for and die for a little ant. But not only…