Based on Psalm 42 I long for God because I know that something is missing from me when I don’t seek Him. Some people look around the world and see all of the injustices and think there can’t be a God or He would do something. Other people look around the world and see…
A Cup of Water
God’s Ways Versus My Ways
(Based on Psalm 41) When I seek to help others as often as I can, the Lord will help me when I need it. God sends just the right person, item, wisdom, or situation at just the right time. It is important to get help when it is needed and it is also important…
Pointing the Way to Joy
Psalm 40 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new…
Dating Requires Patience
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The Hand of God
Psalm 39 I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.” But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse. The more I thought about…
A Christmas Miracle
(Adapted from Luke 1:26-56, 2:1-20) One day, an angel named Gabriel visited a young lady named Mary. “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you,” Gabriel spoke. Mary’s whole body shook with fear. The angel continued in an attempt to calm Mary who wasn’t much more than a girl, “Don’t be afraid, Mary,…
Surrender Equals True Joy
Psalm 38 O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage! Your arrows have struck deep, and your blows are crushing me. Because of your anger, my whole body is sick; my health is broken because of my sins. My guilt overwhelms me— it is a burden too heavy to…
God’s Love Overpowers Evil
Psalm 37 Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit…
God is Bigger
Psalm 36 Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. In their blind conceit, they cannot see how wicked they really are. Everything they say is crooked and deceitful. They refuse to act wisely or do good. They lie awake at night, hatching sinful plots….
Forgiveness
Psalm 35 O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Put on your armor, and take up your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid. Lift up your spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Let me hear you say, “I will give you victory!” Bring shame…