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 ERASER

Ps 103:3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.               I have been hurt and lied about. Each time I pray that God will help me forgive them. It takes time, but eventually I forgive. Until that person causes new problems, and all the pain and heartache comes back with a vengeance. … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS ERASER

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 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 STUBBORN

Ps 95:8 The Lord says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at Massah in the wilderness.               Have you ever met someone who was not open to new things and completely resistant to change? They may be egocentric with an inability to understand another person’s view or opinion as … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS STUBBORN

WORD OF THE DAY IS TEACH

Ps 86:11 Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you.             This verse makes two requests of God. The first order of business is learning God’s ways. The process of learning and understanding can be difficult. I learned … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS TEACH

WORD OF THE DAY IS CONFIDENCE

Ps 86:7 I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me.             David pleaded with God for help, not focusing on the problem but on the answer. His confidence that God will answer is what we need to strive for.             As a young married couple, it seemed there was … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS CONFIDENCE

WORD OF THE DAY IS COMPENSATION

Ps 71:20 You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth.             There is suffering and hardship in the world. The devastation we see daily on the news is heart wrenching. Everyone experiences loss, but how do we … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS COMPENSATION

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 LONELINESS

Ps 68:5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy.             We have all felt lonely but usually it is subdued by family, friends or fellowship at church activities. This type of interaction helps but is it enough? When feeling anxious and experiencing a lack of connection to others the … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELINESS