Ps 97:10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of His godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked. What kind of power do you have? Is it energy, strength, or maybe an ability to exert effort? Power can be physical, mental or spiritual. The Psalmist speaks … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS POWER
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WORD OF THE DAY IS COMPLAINT
Ps 64:1 O God, listen to my complaint. Protect my life from my enemies’ threats. We are taught to pray and praise God. I do that and feel the assurance that he hears me, but I admit I also complain, sometimes a lot. The inequality of life is bad enough. We also see so … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS COMPLAINT
WORD OF THE DAY IS NAME
Ps 44:5 Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. What is in a name? That question has been addressed for thousands of years. There are many variables in choosing a name for a child. Family names, traditional names and made up names, … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS NAME
WORD OF THE DAY IS ATTITUDE
Ps 14:1 Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! This verse addresses atheism, but what is atheism? Is it intellectual superiority, or an inability to accept God? Is atheism evidence of a lack of teaching about God? Is … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS ATTITUDE
WORD OF THE DAY IS DEFENDER
WORD OF THE DAY IS DEFENDER. Ps 7:9 End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God. Slanderous accusations of those who claimed David is a traitor and sought to kill Saul and seize the throne had surfaced. Cush, a … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS DEFENDER
WORD OF THE DAY IS TONGUE
Ps 34:12-13 Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Doesn’t everyone want to live a long and prosperous life? Sure, even Spock who spread his fingers and gave the “live long and prosper” greeting on the long … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS TONGUE
WORD OF THE DAY IS WALLS
Ps 35:17 How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing? Rescue me from their fierce attacks. Protect my life from these lions! Psalm 35 is an “imprecatory” (cursing) Psalm, which asks God to deal with his enemies. David forms a foundation for believers to use when anger against another occurs. He doesn’t … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS WALLS
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