The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude. The psalmist testifies the following: (1) “The Lord strengthens and protects me” and (2) “...
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The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security. The LORD gives [two things to] his people:”: (1) “strength” and (2) “security.” Isaiah writes: “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their s...
Continue ReadingI will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am. The psalmist tells us that he “will be happy and rejoice in [the Lords’] faithfulness.” Then he supplies the ...
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But I trust in you, O Lord! I declare, “You are my God!” You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me. Smile on your servant! Deliver me because of your faithfulness! The psalmist says, “I tr...
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How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you. What a testimony! “How great is your favor” (1) “which you store up for your loyal ...
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I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye. The Lord says: (1) “I will instruct and teach you about how you should live” and (2) “I will advise you as I look you in the eye....
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Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright! This verse contains two commands: (1) “you who are godly…Rejoice in the Lord and be happy,” and (2) “you who are morally upright&#...
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The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages. Our verse today tells us that: (1) “The Lord’s decisions stand forever,” and (2) “The Lord’s…plans abide throughout the ages.” R...
Continue ReadingLook, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness. This verse challenges us to “look” to see two things: (1) “the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers” and (2) “the...
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Magnify the Lord with me! Let’s praise his name together! The commands this morning are as follows: (1) “Magnify the Lord with me!” and (2) “Let’s praise his name together!” “And Mary said: ‘My soul exalt...
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