Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesPsalm 121 – The Lord Will Keep You
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Excerpt
The LORD will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
Psalm 121:7
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Prayer
Lord, this is one of those verses that sound so wonderful at first. You will keep us from all evil! Yet then there’s […]
Psalm 120 – For Peace
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Excerpt
I am for peace.
Psalm 120:7
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Prayer
Today, Lord, I want to pray for peace in this world. Be with the leaders of our nation, and other nations, who truly seek peace. Grant them wisdom as they deal […]
Psalm 119 – Treasuring God’s Word
Monday, October 29th, 2007Excerpt
I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you .
Psalm 119:11
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Prayer
As I reflect upon this verse, Lord, I am struck by the good news it conveys. I would really like […]
Psalm 118 – Refuge in the Lord
Sunday, October 28th, 2007Excerpt
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to put confidence in princes.
Psalm 118:9
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Prayer
Dear Lord, even though the presidential elections are more than a year away, we’re inundated by the flood of politics. […]
Psalm 117 – All You Nations!
Saturday, October 27th, 2007Excerpt
Praise the LORD, all you nations!
Extol him, all you peoples!
Psalm 117:1
Prayer
As right as it is for those of us who have faith in You to worship You, Lord, it isn’t enough. You deserve, not only the praise of those who recognize You today, but, indeed, the praise of all peoples, all nations. Your greatness calls […]
Psalm 116 – God Inclined His Ear
Friday, October 26th, 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 […]
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 […]