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
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WORD OF THE DAY IS DEEP
Ps 79:13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will thank you forever and ever, praising your greatness from generation to generation. How deep are you willing to go? I know that is a strange question, but I believe the depth of your breakthrough is totally dependent on the depth of your … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS DEEP
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 SELF-IMPROVEMENT
Ps 68:35 God is awesome in his sanctuary. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. In our society our looks are important. We need to look better, smarter, and younger just to keep up in the business world. We color our hair, lose weight and maybe have saggy skin lifted but … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS SELF-IMPROVEMENT
WORD OF THE DAY IS BLAMELESS
Ps 26:1-2 Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart. No one is innocent since Eve ate the forbidden fruit. David was proclaiming his innocence as others accused him of … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS BLAMELESS
WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELINESS
Ps 12:1 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth. Have you ever felt like you were the only one that believes in God? Thinking you are the only faithful believer can be lonely. David had these moments. When he was running from Saul, not knowing whom … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELINESS
WORD OF THE DAY IS ACCOUNTABILITY
Ps 10:12-13 Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless! Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, “God will never call us to account.” No matter how hard we try to be “good” it seems that the “bad” have everything. Comparing yourself to others is a … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS ACCOUNTABILITY
WORD OF THE DAY IS PRAISE
Ps 9:1 I will praise you, Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. Have you ever pondered your life? All the things that have happened, both good and bad. Every time something happens, an action takes place. Think about, if nothing happens in life, would that … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS PRAISE
WORD OF THE DAY IS THANKS
Ps 7:17 I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. We should always be thankful no matter the circumstances. Years ago I felt over worked and underappreciated. After weeks of staying late to complete work, I made a conscious decision to thank … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS THANKS
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