He Is My Healer

He Is My Healer

God is the ultimate healer for our souls and our bodies.  Psalm 147:3 was written to give hope to the Israelites who were returning to Jerusalem after the BabyIonian exile. The city was in ruins and they needed hope. They were broken, tired, and desperate. The psalmist brought a glimmer of hope to them in…

He Leads Me

He Leads Me

Yesterday I wrote about the last verse of Psalm 23 and today I’m going back to the beginning. In verses 1-2, David establishes the view of the Lord as our shepherd and begins describing how a shepherd cares for his flock. In Psalm 23, David draws from his experience as a shepherd and sets the…

He Is Our Shepherd

He Is Our Shepherd

Psalm 23 is possibly the most memorized chapter in the Bible. Each verse describes one of the Lord’s attributes using the analogy of a shepherd, which makes perfect sense since David was a shepherd. Verse 6 focuses on the promise of eternal life with God and His constant presence in our lives. God watches over…

New Mercies Each Morning

New Mercies Each Morning

Today’s verse is one of my favorites because the words remind me of God’s unending mercy and unconditional love. He is faithful in all things. As I sit in my chair looking out at the blue sky and hear birds chirping on my balcony, I’m reminded of God’s consistency and His promises. Yesterday is gone….

Joy Planted In My Soul

Joy Planted In My Soul

Some scholars refer to Philippians as the joy letter because Paul uses the words joy and rejoice frequently in the letter. Today’s verse is a simple straightforward declaration of joy. Joy is more than happiness which is fleeting and based on circumstances. Joy is a deep abiding peace that comes from the Holy Spirit. No…