23 Wednesday Nov 2016
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Psalm 23 is one of the most iconic of all passages of scriptures. In this Psalm David is fully submit to God and His power to protect in times of need. In the first verse, Psalm 23:1, David says, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. There is peace and comfort in knowing God is the provider of all our needs. We may not have all we want, but we can rest assured we will have all we need.
22 Tuesday Nov 2016
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In the beginning of Psalm 22:1 David says the same thing Jesus said on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The description of David’s suffering was very similar to the suffering Jesus would endure hundreds of years later. it was not a cry of doubt, but instead a urgent appeal for help. It is ok to ask God for help so long as we don’t doubt in His ability.
21 Monday Nov 2016
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In Psalm 21 David recognizes God will receive the glory and praise He deserves. In Psalm 21:13 David says, Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. We may not always feel as though we are winning, but God is. The victory and glory belongs to Him. Let us all hope and pray He chooses us worth to be used by Him in His perfect plan.
20 Sunday Nov 2016
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We hope you enjoy today as a day of reflection and worship. This is a great day to catch up on reading and spending time with family and friends.
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19 Saturday Nov 2016
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There is peace in knowing we have an all-powerful God on our side. In Psalm 20:7 David says, Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. While others find comfort in earthly means of protection, our God is all we need. Trust in Him and His perfect plan and you will find peace.
18 Friday Nov 2016
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In today’s reading, it is interesting to see David’s request of God in Psalm 19:13, Keep your servant also from willful sin; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. We all sin, it is part of our nature, but willful sin require premeditation and a decision to sin. David asks God to keep him from willfully choosing sin. We must do the same. We will never be perfect in this lifetime, but we have the ability to control what we choose to do in order to glorify God. By God’s grace we are holy in His eyes because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ regardless of the sin in our lives.
17 Thursday Nov 2016
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So many times we feel like David in the first part of Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. We are at the end of our rope; all feels lost. But then we cry out to God, and in the second part of Psalm 18:6 we see God’s reaction, From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his tears. When we hurt, God hurts for us. But we are never alone; He is right there by our side.
16 Wednesday Nov 2016
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Faith, Hope, Protection, Trust
God is our ultimate protector. In Psalm 17:8 David says, Keep me the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. I always though the term “apple of my eye” was very strange when describing someone dear to us. But the apples (pupils) of our eyes are something we all protect vigorously. The same goes for us with God. We are the apple of His eye and he will protect us just as vigorously.
15 Tuesday Nov 2016
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David knew God was always by his side. In Psalm 16:8 David says, I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. The world could be coming down around him with David standing alone, but he always walked as though God were standing right beside him through it all. Let us all live our lives knowing we are not alone. God loves us and never leaves us whether we choose to realize it or not.
14 Monday Nov 2016
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In Psalm 15, David asks God in the first verse “Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary?” The rest of the Psalm goes through a list including Walking blamelessly, do what is righteous, Speak truth, do your neighbor no wrong, do not speak badly of your fellowman, despise what is vile, honor those who fear the Lord, keep your oath even when it hurts you, lend money without interest, and do not accept bribes. In the last part of the final verse in Psalm 15:5 David confirms, He who does these things will never be shaken.
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