Ps 102:16, 17 For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in His glory. He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas. Pleading for God’s mercy is something we do before every hurricane season. Unfortunately, there were times disaster struck, and we prayed for restoration. Everyone … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS RESTORE
Tag: David
WORD OF THE DAY IS MERCY
Ps 86:15 But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Many times, David prayed for God’s compassion and mercy. Everyone needs mercy. It may be a friend’s forgiveness for a misunderstanding or leniency for a capital offence. God is always … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS MERCY
WORD OF THE DAY IS LEADER
Ps 78:72 He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. Sheep are dependent on the shepherd for guidance, provision and protection. They were not satisfied with an unseen shepherd and begged God for a king, like all the other nations around them. Now, at God’s appointed time, David … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LEADER
WORD OF THE DAY IS HURRY
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
WORD OF THE DAY IS HIDDEN
Ps 69:4-5 O God, you know how foolish I am; my sins cannot be hidden from you. Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs on my head. Many enemies try to destroy me with lies, demanding that I give back what I didn’t steal. We all sin but David was persecuted and harassed … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HIDDEN
WORD OF THE DAY IS HEADS ABOVE
Ps 69:1-2 Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck. Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can’t find a foot hold. I am in deep water, and the floods overwhelm me. David is again in the pit of despair. The floodwaters, in this case depression, is drowning … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HEADS ABOVE
WORD OF THE DAY IS SING
Ps 68:4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the Lord—rejoice in his presence! For me, there is nothing more uplifting than singing worship songs. I just wish I could carry a tune. Yes, I am musically challenged but, as in Psalm … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS SING
WORD OF THE DAY IS GOD’S FILLING
Ps 63:1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. David is in a growth spurt with God. He has no choice; he is in the wilderness of Judah and … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS GOD’S FILLING
WORD OF THE DAY IS CRACKS
Ps 60:2 You have shaken our land and split it open. Seal the cracks, for the land trembles. Natural disasters occur all over the earth. Earthquakes have been around since creation but here, David is asking God to seal the cracks. Cracks in the earth can expose toxic gases, gaps in which to fall, and … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS CRACKS
WORD OF THE DAY WE WIN
Ps 53:3 But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one! Here David is repeating his thoughts of Psalm 14 and is written as an instructional Psalm with guidelines on how not to be a fool. Foolishness is not synonymous with lack of intelligence. Some … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY WE WIN
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