May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. Psalm 20:4 (NIV) May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass! Lord, the psalmist is praying for two things this morning: (1) “May he grant your hear...
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Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4,5 (NIV) Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths! Guide me into your truth and...
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He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalm 25:9, 10 (NIV) May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way...
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Examine me, O Lord, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. The Psalmist makes three requests of the Lord and then gives the reason: (1) “Examine Me, ...
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Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living? Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord! The psalmist asks a question and gives a three-fold command. Question: “Where...
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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...
Continue ReadingHow 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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