Tag Archives: Grace

HELP ME SEE CLEARLY, LORD!

“Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let those who are arrogant oppress me! My eyes strain to see your deliverance, to … Continue reading

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RETREAT!

The battle cry of the commander of warriors is sometimes, “RETREAT!” The commander brings his warriors in for rest, a pep talk, encouragement and more instruction that arms them for the next part of the continuing battle. That is the … Continue reading

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I CAN SEE!

I SEE THE LIGHT! “Your Word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise again: I will obey your wonderful law.” Psalm 119:105-106, NLT “By your words I can … Continue reading

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MORE THAN ENOUGH

“Oh, how I love your law! I think about it all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for your commands are my constant guide.” “Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always … Continue reading

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LEAVE IT TO GOD!

It happens. No matter what you do in this world, you will be challenged by someone with a desire to criticize the work you are doing and bring you down, personally, in the process. The Psalmist prayer seems harsh, until … Continue reading

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BECAUSE I SAID SO!

This is a phrase that my mom (and probably her mom) said that I vowed never to say to my children. What can I say? NEVER say never. In frustration, after three children, it came out…boldly and with much feeling. … Continue reading

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ALL I WANT…

“Help me abandon my shameful ways; your laws are all I want in life. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.” Psalm 119:39-40, NLT “Deflect the harsh words of my critics–but what you say is … Continue reading

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CLING TO YAHWEH!

“I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; Yahweh, don’t let me down.” Psalm 119:31, Msg It’s not what you do or who you are…it’s what God does in us. The Psalmist knows that well. It’s always been that … Continue reading

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BAD DAY, GOOD WORD!

“I weep with grief; encourage me by your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your law.” Psalm 119:28,29, NLT “My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; build me up again by your Word. … Continue reading

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HOLY CONVERSATION!

HOLY CONVERSATION “I have hidden your word in my heart, that i might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11, NLT “I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart, so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.” Psalm 119:11, The Message … Continue reading

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