Ps 70:1 Please, God rescue me! Come quickly, Lord and help me. This verse was King David’s plea to God to hurry to his rescue. Why do we want God to hurry? Why does he seem late to the situation? We want instant gratification but is that good for us? Probably not. When we pray … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HURRY
Month: September 2021
WORD OF THE DAY IS HUMILITY
Ps 69:32 The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. Humility comes from the wisdom God gives us and is a virtue every Christian should have, not in a “show-off” way but in a way that glorifies God. How is this possible? When we … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HUMILITY
WORD OF THE DAY IS MERCY
Ps 69:16 Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful. Who wants someone to take care of them? We do. Who needs mercy? We do. However, do we deserve it? Since the time of creation, when sin entered the garden, we became … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS MERCY
WORD OF THE DAY IS ABUNDANCE
Ps 72:16 May there be abundant grain throughout the land, flourishing even on the hilltops. May the fruit trees flourish like the trees of Lebanon, and may the people thrive like grass in a field. Abundance—a very large quantity of something. Yes, that’s the definition, but what is it really and do we really … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS ABUNDANCE
WORD OF THE DAY IS PRAY
Ps 69:13 But I keep praying to you, Lord, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation. After praying, David still feels rejected and broken by his circumstances. There is much in this world that tempts us to turn from God. We … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS PRAY