Psalm 143 is primarily a lament written by David. He feels isolated, overwhelmed, and begs the Lord not to forsake him. Then in verse 10 his tone shifts to surrender. He asks for God’s direction and yields his will to the Lord. As I’ve said many times, I relate to David’s words because I also…
Hebrews 12:1 is one of my favorite verses in the Bible because it so vividly describes our spiritual journey. I can visualize running a race (a marathon) with crowds lining the route cheering me on as I struggle to continue. In chapter 11, the author lists the witnesses by name so the faces in the…
In John 14:18 Jesus assures the disciples they will never be destitute or forgotten. Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper where He also revealed He would soon leave them. He wanted them to know that He was not abandoning them, but will come to them through His resurrection, through the Holy Spirit, and…
Psalm 145 is attributed to King David and shifts the tone of the book to complete adoration and praise. Verse 3 is a call to praise the Lord whose majesty and greatness is unsearchable. God’s greatness, character, and power are unmatched in all of existence. He is the creator of all things and nothing exists…
Yesterday my pastor spoke about this verse by asking the question, “Are you really struggling with … if you’re not resisting the devil?” That’s a paraphrase, but the message was clear. If we invite things in, embrace them, or tell ourselves “no one sees this,” we’re not resisting we’re feeding the urges that separate us…
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