What Is Your Most Important Request?
on April 2nd, 2021
The one thing I ask of the LORD - the one thing I seek most - Is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.For he will conceal me there when troubles come;He will hide me in his sanctuary.He will place me out of reach on a high rock.Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me.At his sanctuary I will... Read More
The Power of Integrity
on April 1st, 2021
Declare me innocent, O LORD.For I have acted with integrity.I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.Put me on trial, LORD, and cross examine me.Test my motives and my heart…I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, And I refuse to join in with the wicked...I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells.Don... Read More
Do Not Be afraid.
on March 31st, 2021
The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;Though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.Psalm 27:1-3 NIV David is expressing absolute confidence in... Read More
Protected By Integrity and Honesty
on March 30th, 2021
Turn to me and have mercyFor I am alone and in deep distress.My problems go from bad to worse.Feel my pain and see my troubleOh, save me from them all!Forgive all my sins.See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me!Protect me. Rescue my life from them!Do not let me be disgracedMay integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my trust in you.Psalm 25:16-21 NLT Over and over again in t... Read More
The LORD Is Your Shield
on March 29th, 2021
LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him."But You, LORD, are a shield around me,My glory, the One who lifts my head high.I call out to the LORD, and He answers me from His Holy Mountain.I lie down and sleep; I awake again, because the LORD sustains me.I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. . . .From the LO... Read More
Wait In Expectation
on March 28th, 2021
Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. . . . Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.(Psalm 5:1-3; 12) There are points in time when we simply groan from the depths of our he... Read More