A Cup of Water

Based on Psalm 45   If the Gospel stirs my heart, I will rise up, go forward, and walk out my calling with complete confidence—confidence in Him, not confidence in myself. My weapon is the Word of God which always accomplishes something when it is yielded. I am clothed splendidly in Christ’s righteousness. Why should…

Based on Psalm 44 When I look back, I can see God’s hand everywhere. I see Him halting corrupt nations’ plans. I see Him setting wrongly accused prisoners free. I see wisdom that helped many people continue onward. I also see His loving hands comforting people and bringing them hope. God is the one who…

Based on Psalm 43   When things happen that I don’t understand, it’s easy to get discouraged. It is often my first response and even feels natural. However, all it takes is a quick perspective change to turn everything around. I turn my perspective toward God and away from me. I think about Him and…

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…

(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…

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…

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…