I find it interesting how many times the history of Israel’s freeing from Egypt is recounted in the Bible. It seems like something I should take note of. Not only the story, necessarily, but also the repetition. It’s told over and over again. God continually reminds Israel of how He got them out of Egypt,…
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What About When I Fall?
I could write today. I could write about praising You and how good You are. I could write about your faithfulness and how You have all things in your hands. I could write about Your wisdom and the wonders of Your creation. That You did it all, and You did it well. This is all…
A Prayer from Dust
…He is mindful that we are but dust (Psalm 103:14 NASB). But it sure doesn’t feel like it sometimes. God directs my steps and designs my days, and He allows calamity. And I know He uses all things to form me and make me into His image more and more. He uses the good things…
My Hope in Helplessness
I need to keep my eyes on You, Jesus. You are all good, full of lovingkindness, and just. I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, to You, O Lord, I will sing praises (Psalm 101:1 NASB). There is so much wickedness around me, in this world. I am so overwhelmed by it. When I hear…
The Last Walk
Marci walks down the sidewalk clutching Shelly’s harness. Not that Shelly needs it. She stays by Marci’s side no matter if she’s secured there or not. “Hi, Marci.” “Morning, Joanna,” Marci says with a glance through her sunglasses. She keeps walking, sensing Joanna’s eyes on her. Marci never misses a socialization opportunity. Normally, they visit…
He Will Fight For Me
I have no fight in me. Jesus, I need You to fight for me. You are my sword. Fight for me. And here we are again. Shout joyfully to the Lord (Psalm 100:1). Serve the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2). He’s in charge. He’s in control. He’s got everything covered. I can shout joyfully because…
A Broken Record of Praise
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises (Psalm 98:4 NASB). Shout joyfully and sing praises. It’s the same theme I keep seeing, and recording. The one that speaks to me every time, Lord. I’m feeling like a broken record as I write. Actually, I suppose You’re…
The Lord Reigns
The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice…(Ps. 97:1). That pretty much says it all. Plain and simple. God reigns. End of story. He’s in charge. He created everything. He’s Lord over everything. And the earth should rejoice. I should rejoice. Again, a simple statement. No wiggle room there. I don’t have to wonder what God…
We’re All Different
We’re all different. Some weird, some normal, some well-liked, some disliked. Just all different. All trying to do it right and be accepted, be in the in-crowd wherever we find ourselves. But we’re all different and unique. Who can say why one person can tell a joke and everyone laughs, says he or she is…
Shout Joyfully!
O Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; Let us shout joyfully…Let us come…with thanksgiving…For the Lord is a great God. (Psalm 95:1-3 NASB) Just because He’s a great God, we praise and shout joyfully. Just because He’s great. I love this Psalm. There’s nothing complicated here. Nothing I need to figure out.…