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

WORD OF THE DAY IS TRAP

Ps 91:3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. Sometimes I feel trapped, stuck in a rut. Usually the feeling rears its ugly head when I am complacent and being selfish, but during the Covid Stay-at-Home order we all felt trapped. We started with worry about what was … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS TRAP

WORD OF THE DAY IS REST

Ps 91:1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.             For a long time, my son would fall asleep on our bedroom floor. After several nights of taking him back to bed, his dad asked him about it. He did not have a … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS REST

   WORD OF THE DAY IS APPROVAL

Ps 90:17 And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!             Our parents ingrain our need for approval.  When we praise our children for a touchdown, a home-run, or tell them how proud we are of them, they feel approval and validation in … Continue reading    WORD OF THE DAY IS APPROVAL

    WORD OF THE DAY IS GROW

Ps 90:12 Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. During the Covid pandemic the Governor issued a stay at home order to keep us safe. For many it was difficult. Even though I thought I was ok after a month it hit me. I got up every … Continue reading     WORD OF THE DAY IS GROW

WORD OF THE DAY IS MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

Ps 90:2 Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God.             Some days we feel this mountain we call life is too hard to climb. But we need to remember who made the mountains. As a teenager, I lived south of … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

WORD OF THE DAY IS COMMITMENT

Ps 89:33 I will never stop loving him nor fail to keep my promise to him.                                       What are you committed to and for how long? As a young adults, we usually commit to our career. Spending time in education and building our career are noble efforts. Perhaps just finding our soul mate is so … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS COMMITMENT

WORD OF THE DAY IS FOUNDATION

Ps 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.             I enjoy watching HGTV and noticed every time a house needs to be restored they start at the foundation. Because of soil content, positioning or water table, many houses need to be elevated. Living … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS FOUNDATION

WORD OF THE DAY IS HAND

Ps 89:13 Powerful is your arm! Strong is your hand! Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength. How many times a day do you use your right hand? You may start by turning off the alarm or drinking a cup of coffee, and from there it is constant. We use both hands throughout … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HAND

WORD OF THE DAY IS EXIST

Ps 89:11 The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours; everything in the world is yours—you created it all.                                     I enjoy watching animal shows on TV. The migration patterns amaze me, but I never appreciated the intricacies involved.  Since retirement I sit on my deck every morning, weather permitting, and spend time reading … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS EXIST