Archive for May, 2007
« Previous EntriesPsalm 119 – God’s Precepts
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Excerpt
I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
Psalm 119:45
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Prayer
Lord, at first this verse seems almost counter-intuitive. After all, we tend to think of freedom as freedom from outside legislation, as the right to determine for ourselves how we are to live. Yet true freedom is found […]
Psalm 118 – I Will Extol You
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007Excerpt
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God, I will extol you.
Psalm 118:28
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Prayer
You are the God of creation, more powerful than all other powers. You are the God of all nations, King of kings and Lord of lords. You are the God […]
Psalm 117 – Enduring Faithfulness
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007Excerpt
The faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Psalm 117:2
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Prayer
“The faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.”
Lord, this is the sort of thing that is often said about You in the Psalms, in hymns, in church liturgy, and so on. I can say this line so easily, yes, so glibly. But […]
Psalm 116 – God Listened
Monday, May 28th, 2007Excerpt
Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Psalm 116:2
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Prayer
Here is a wonder, Lord, that You incline Your ear to me. As a loving Father, You bend down to hear me. You actually care about what I think and feel. […]
Psalm 104 – Wind, Fire, and Flame
Sunday, May 27th, 2007Excerpt
You make the winds your messengers,
fire and flame your ministers.
Psalm 104:4
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Prayer
O Lord, on this Pentecost Sunday, let the wind of Your Spirit blow upon me. Fill me afresh with Your presence and power. Blow away the chaff of my life, so that Your seed might flourish and grow.
O […]
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 […]