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
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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 STRENGTH
Ps 68:34 Tell everyone about God’s power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens. United we stand, divided we fall. Think about what that motto means and why it is so important today. Trying to accomplish a task, even something as easy as buying groceries, can be difficult for … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS STRENGTH
WORD OF THE DAY IS ARMS
Ps 68:19 Praise the Lord; praise God our Savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Everyone learns and understands things differently. I am visual. When I try to problem solve I think and visualize possible solutions. I suppose that’s why I love sign language for the deaf. I see the words on … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS ARMS
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
WORD OF THE DAY IS GOD HUG
Ps 67:5 May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you This entire Psalm refers to God’s relationship to the earth. He is the God of all people past, present and future. In biblical times, the known world was small compared to what we know now. I believe that … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS GOD HUG
WORD OF THE DAY IS PURIFIED
Ps 66:10 You have tested us, O God; you have purified us like silver. One vacation we went to a silver mine in Utah. As I listened to the guide explaining the process and work needed to extract the silver and saw the silver veins running through the rock, I realized God made us the … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS PURIFIED
WORD OF THE DAY IS MIRACLE
Ps 66:5 Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! We hear of miracles daily. Some are divine miracles such as a person surviving a horrific car accident with only minor injuries, or the birth of a baby to an infertile couple. However, what about everyday kindnesses … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS MIRACLE
WORD OF THE DAY IS DEEDS
Ps 66:3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!” Your enemies cringe before your mighty power. The author and time of writing this Psalm are unknown but is believed to refer to the parting of the Red Sea. Those who experienced this great miracle told the story to their children, and it was passed … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS DEEDS
Jena Kleinpeter 