Ps 102:16, 17 For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem. He will appear in His glory. He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas. Pleading for God’s mercy is something we do before every hurricane season. Unfortunately, there were times disaster struck, and we prayed for restoration. Everyone … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS RESTORE
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WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELY
Ps 102:7 I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof. Everyone has felt lonely. We can even be lonely in a crowd. I never thought that was possible until it happened to me. I remember sitting in church feeling all alone. I knew God was there, but couldn’t understand why I … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LONELY
WORD OF THE DAY IS DOUBTS
Ps 94:19 When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Doubts are insidious and give us a feeling of uncertainty. Ever had doubts? I have doubts about who I am and what I should do. Sometimes we doubt our fashion sense, career choices or decisions made years ago. How … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS DOUBTS
WORD OF THE DAY IS REWARDS
Ps 91:16 I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” Rewards are complicated. We want rewards. We work hard for them and sometimes do things we shouldn’t to receive them. And what happens when we get the new car, promotion or great vacation, do we thank God and appreciate … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS REWARDS
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 SON
Ps 80:17 Strengthen the man you love, the son of your choice. God chose Israel, who God called his “first born” and the people he chose to bring his message into the world. We have been grafted (adopted) into his nation through Jesus’ death and resurrection. We can be sure that we are God’s … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS SON
WORD OF THE DAY IS HARDHEADED
Ps 78:32 But in spite of this, the people kept sinning. Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him. The Israelites were hardheaded. Their disobedience kept them on a roller coaster of problems and turmoil. Time and again God, who was with them, brought them through tough times but still they continued to sin … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HARDHEADED
WORD OF THE DAY IS LEADERS
Ps 72:2 Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly. I dislike politics. I understand the concepts and the need, but have difficulty with all the games the politicians play. I know it may be the wrong attitude, but that’s my opinion. More importantly, even if I … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS LEADERS
WORD OF THE DAY IS HAPPINESS
Ps 71:17 O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. I didn’t have a traditional childhood. My parents divorced by age two and mom remarried someone with three children. All I remember was constant turmoil and living in their shadow … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS HAPPINESS
WORD OF THE DAY IS EXAMPLE
Ps 71:7 My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. I tried to be a good example to our children. During their teenage years, I felt inadequate. Occasionally, I needed to guide them with a firm hand. I always wondered if it was enough. One day, our youngest … Continue reading WORD OF THE DAY IS EXAMPLE
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