Psalm 111-115
Psalm 115 – Trust in the Lord!
Thursday, October 25th, 2007Excerpt
You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD!
He is their help and their shield.
Psalm 115:11
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Prayer
I need this exhortation today, Lord. I need to be reminded to trust You!
Forgive me, Gracious God, for my lack of trust. Time and again You have been not only faithful to […]
Psalm 114 – Tremble!
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007Excerpt
Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the LORD,
at the presence of the God of Jacob.
Psalm 114:7
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Prayer
O Lord, how easily we take You for granted. Even and especially those of us who confess You as […]
Psalm 113 – Praise All Day
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Excerpt
From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the LORD is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3
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Prayer
Dear Lord, may Your name be praised from early morning to late at night. May I praise […]
Psalm 112 – Great Delight
Monday, October 22nd, 2007Excerpt
Praise the LORD!
Happy are those who fear the LORD,
who greatly delight in his commandments.
Psalm 112:1
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Prayer
Dear Lord, I’m struck today by the notion that I might “greatly delight” in your commandments. Of course, for me, your […]
Psalm 111 – Wholehearted Thanks
Sunday, October 21st, 2007Excerpt
Praise the LORD!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Psalm 111:1
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Prayer
How I wish to thank You with my whole heart, Lord, with all that I am, unreservedly, unashamedly, without hesitation or qualification. By Your Spirit, help me […]
Psalm 115 – Glory to God’s Name
Saturday, May 26th, 2007Excerpt
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory.
Psalm 115:1
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Prayer
My motives are so mixed, Lord. In many ways I do seek Your glory. At times my heart’s desire is for You and Your kingdom, with me as Your humble servant. Yet there are […]
Psalm 114 – Tremble Before the Lord
Friday, May 25th, 2007Excerpt
Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the LORD.
Psalm 114:7
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Prayer
O God, how we have trivialized You! We who claim You as Lord have turned You into a little buddy, or a servant for our whims. We speak of You with such casualness, as if You were a good […]
Psalm 113 – God is On High
Thursday, May 24th, 2007Excerpt
Who is like the LORD our God,
who is seated on high,
who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?
He raises the poor from the dust,
and lifts the needy from the ash heap.
Psalm 113:5-7
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Prayer
What an amazing God You are! You are higher than anything else, exalted above the heavens. […]
Psalm 112 – No Fear
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007Excerpt
They are not afraid of evil tidings;
their hearts are firm, secure in the LORD.
Psalm 112:7
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Prayer
Dear Lord, You know how I can dread bad news. It’s as if I were born with a pessimistic, fearful gene. I can get so wrapped up with worry, obsessed by terrible things that […]
Psalm 111 – Wisdom
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007Excerpt
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111:10
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Prayer
Lord, how much I want to be wise. I need wisdom for my ministry, for my relationships in my family, for my writing, and for living productively […]