Psalm 124 opens with this important hypothetical: “If the Lord had not been on our side . . .” Many times in my life, I‘ve wondered how would I cope with this life-disaster without the Lord? How would I handle this stress without God? If the Lord had not been on my side . . [...]
I love David’s passion in Psalm 119 “Streams of tears flow from my eyes because your word is not obeyed.” 119:136 God, grant me this level of passion for your glory, for obedience. Grant me this degree of intensity for righteousness. “Direct my footsteps according to your Word Let no sin rule over me.” 119:133 [...]
Psalm 119:125 “I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statues.” Here’s my heart-cry, to know the living God by understanding his word, his revelation of his will and person. Understanding is treasure worth hunting. Discernment is a skill worth seeking. I pray for the discernment to understand God’s Word so [...]
Psalm 119:57 I have promised to obey your words. The Lord is my portion. That portion is all I need. It fills me and completes me. My portion is more than enough. Why would I ever seek anything besides the Lord? Would I say that he is not enough, that he is only part of [...]
Psalm 119:50 “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life” Today is full of suffering in a world where people sinfully hurt each other; where the serpent strikes and the world belches fire. And yet comfort in suffering comes from the divine promise: a future that is sure, full of joy, [...]
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:25-26 Every need, every desire is met in you. I need no other tonic, no pick me up, no other [...]
Dear Lord, Thank you for how you moved in the services on Sunday. I sensed your power. The first service felt more clumsy, but I think the message came out. Thank you for my team, the panel and the visuals, the camo choir – the power of the men was palpable. Father, today I am [...]
Psalm 72 How I long for the whole earth to be filled with your glory. And so it will one day. From sea to sea; every country; continent, city and county will be filed with your glory. You will be praised. You will rule. You alone do the most marvelous deeds. All praise and glory [...]
Psalm 66 “Shout with joy to God, all the earth!” We live lives that sing the glory of his name and make his praise glorious. God, you are awesome in power. All your enemies cringe before you. May we invite people to “come and see what God has done” You have created the world; turned [...]
Father, I cry out to you from Ezekiel 18. Thank you that you consider each person’s sin on its own. I will not be judged for anyone’s sin but my own, not my wife’s, my parent’s or my children’s sins are counted against me. There is enough judgment for how I have not been a [...]
