To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens! Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, until He is gracious to us.…
Reflections
Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.” Psalm 122:6-7 I do pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but I don’t know how to write about it for a blog. It’s such a political issue, and tensions and opinions soar.…
When There’s Nothing Left
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber (Psalm 121: NASB). I am struggling today. I’m looking up, seeking help from You, crying out to You. Hearing nothing. Getting no answers. I sort of sense You here with me, but sort of feel a bit in the dark.…
At All Times, Rest and Love
There are so many distractions swirling around me. There are so many things I want to do. There are so many things I need to do. So many things others want me to do, need me to do. What do You want me to do, Lord? My list, my ideas, my thoughts seem never-ending. What…
Today, I Live
His lovingkindness is everlasting. It never ends. He answers me and is for me. The Lord answers me and is for me. You answer me and are for me. You help me and are my refuge. I can rest in You. My trust is placed in You. You are my strength. You are my song.…
Praise, Love, and Everlasting Truth
Psalm 117 is short and sweet. And it’s all in there. Praise the Lord. It’s everywhere in the Bible to praise Him. It’s a foundation. We praise Him because He’s worthy of praise. We praise Him, and all creation praises Him. It’s in our nature to praise something, someone. It only makes sense to praise…
My Help, My Shield
The Lord is the help and shield of Israel, His chosen (Psalm 115:9). I’m chosen by God too (1 Peter 2:9). So that’s me. He’s my help and shield. The Lord is the help and shield of the house of Aaron, the priests (Psalm 115:10). I am of a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). So…
God Wins Again…and Again…and Again
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,…
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…