Category: Psalms

I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. This is a conscious, intentional decision to take joy in the commandments and direction of Father God. This decision to be delighted by the Word of God results in many unexpected joys which flow out of a love for and dedication to His … Continue reading Delight – Psalm 119:16 →

All this happened so that they might keep his statutes and obey his instructions. Hallelujah! As obvious as it seems, all of God’s work is done that those who acknowledge Him might also obey Him. Obedience is key in the Christian faith for it is the essence of submissive love. We have seen and heard … Continue reading Obedience – Psalms 105:45 →

Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. In a culture like ours where we are always setting some electronic image before our eyes , the Psalmist’s request is relevant and poignant. Isn't it safe to say that most of what we are feasting our eyes upon, on … Continue reading Worse Than Worthless – Psalms 119:37 →

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. We realize that He has not dealt with us according to our iniquities for if He did, we would simply be dead. His perfect justice could allow nothing less. Fortunately, He is patient with us and gracious to … Continue reading For His Own Sake – Psalms 103:10 →

Can a corrupt throne — one that creates trouble by law — become Your ally? They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. The practice of ‘creating trouble by law’; i.e legislating immorality, has existed since the days of old and continues to this very day even among … Continue reading Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21 →

Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. The realization and acceptance of our own mortality works to keep us wise and humble. Dwelling on the limited nature of our existence on this earth grows wisdom in our hearts. Whatever we know or accomplish here in this … Continue reading Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12 →