PSALM 119:71 – It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.” THEME OF THE DAY: DON’T PULL ON THE LEASH. In his book Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis likened God’s use of adversity to walking a dog. If the dog gets its leash wrapped around a pole and tries to continue running forward, he…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Psalms
PSALM 56:3-4 – When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” THEME OF THE DAY: WHEN I AM AFRAID. Before we move into the theme of today’s nugget, there is a “bonus” lesson for us. Remember the…
PSALM 23:1–4 – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with…
PSALM 86:11 – Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.” THEME OF THE DAY: A NEEDED PRAYER. Psalm 119 is the most unique portion of scripture found in our Bibles. It is 176 verses long and has one theme – the Word of God. It is a running…
PSALM 42:5, 11 – Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation. Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” …
PSALM 130 – Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,…