WORD OF THE DAY IS REACH

Ps 103:14 For He knows how weak we are; He remembers we are only dust.             We are fragile. God knows, he made us. Even though God created us in his image, we make mistakes. We sin. Once that happens, the sin takes us farther than we want to go, cost us more that we … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS REACH

WORD OF THE DAY IS OUR FATHER

Ps 103:13 The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him.             Today it is difficult, if not impossible, to know and have a relationship with our father. I was never close to my dad. I only saw my dad and his family for a few weeks … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS OUR FATHER

WORD OF THE DAY IS FORGIVEN

Ps 103:12 He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.             We make mistakes. We lie, cheat, and probably have stolen something. Everyone needs forgiveness. I have asked people to forgive me for misplaced words and wrongs committed against them. I have forgiven others for injustices against … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FORGIVEN

WORD OF THE DAY IS JUSTICE

Ps 103:6 The Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly. “Justice will not be served until those unaffected are as outraged as those who are,” Ben Franklin. As one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, understood justice. He worked diligently for freedom from Britain and is credited with drafting the Declaration … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS JUSTICE

WORD OF THE DAY IS CONCERN                                                         

Ps 102:11 My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows, I am withering away like grass.             With each passing birthday, I become more concerned about the future. Not for myself, but for the thousands of people who have grown cold in their love of Christ. Combating widespread evil in the world makes us … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS CONCERN                                                         

WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELY

Ps 102:7 I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof.                Everyone has felt lonely. We can even be lonely in a crowd. I never thought that was possible until it happened to me.             I remember sitting in church feeling all alone. I knew God was there, but couldn’t understand why I … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELY

WORD OF THE DAY IS BLAMELESS

Ps 101:2 I will be careful to live a blameless life—when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.             As I read the Bible, I ponder the word blameless. I believe being blameless should be a soul quest. Am I living a blameless life? In … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS BLAMELESS

WORD OF THE DAY IS EVIDENCE

Ps 100:5 For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.             Have you ever purchased a product and, needing to return it can’t find the receipt? Where is your evidence? A court of law needs concrete evidence to convict or exonerate a person. Medicine uses evidence-based … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS EVIDENCE

WORD OF THE DAY IS BREAK OUT

Ps 98:4 Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!             Sometimes we need to let go and let God work. This Psalm was written to rock worshipers out of their seats and onto their feet to praise the one true God. I believe God wants us to … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS BREAK OUT

WORD OF THE DAY IS FEAR NOT

91:5-6 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday I tried to count how many times “fear not” is in the Bible, but with all the different translations and … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FEAR NOT