Category: Blogging Through Psalms
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Psalm 81: Stop being stubborn. Listen and do.
For the past few weeks I have been intending to write out prayers to pray repeatedly, much like what I saw in the movie “War Room.” This isn’t something that comes naturally to me, although praying and listening have been a regular part of my life for quite some time. I just haven’t been able…
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Psalm 80: Restore us!
Scripture: Psalm 80: 19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved. Observation: The rest of the Psalm outlines the despair this believer is facing. Here he shows his faith in God, even in the despair. He is calling out for restoration from God. Application: Even in…
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Psalm 79: Remember Him and praise Him in the storm
Happy Tuesday! Are you back in the swing of things from the holiday yet? Yesterday I was able to get tons of work done, which is awesome, and even enjoyed my family time in the evening without stressing out too much… woo-hoooo! Today’s Psalm is like yesterday’s in that the verseI selected is the one…
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Psalm 78: A little parenting tip– for toddlers, teens and, well, probably anyone!
Today’s Psalm was also yesterday’s Psalm. I read it and pondered (there’s that word again) and returned to it today. The overall message of the Psalm, I believe, is that we should share what the Lord has done with our children so those coming after us will also know of His power and provision. The…
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Psalm 77: Ponder his power
Happy Saturday to you. Today’s Psalm, Psalm 77, takes us back to a brooding time where the Psalmist is struggling. I am still in the forest of my struggle, so I can relate. He sounds more desperate than I, but I still get the picture. The verse that grabbed me most embodies the approach I…