Bedrock – and we’re not talkin’ Fred Flinstone. We’re talking solid foundation on which you can build to the sky and know for certain that you will stand no matter what the elements throw at you. That’s good stuff!
Bedrock – and we’re not talkin’ Fred Flinstone. We’re talking solid foundation on which you can build to the sky and know for certain that you will stand no matter what the elements throw at you. That’s good stuff!
I call to you, God, because I’m sure of an answer. Psalm 17:6a (TM)
This verse struck me this morning, not only because of David’s faith (being sure of an answer), but also the fact that his faith motivated him to pray. Because he was sure God would answer, it spurred him to call out to God. I have seen God answer prayer so many times in so many ways, but I have to admit that I’m still not always motivated to pray. It often seems like a chore – another check on the spiritual to-do list.
I call to you, God, because I’m sure of an answer. Psalm 17:6a (TM)
This verse struck me this morning, not only because of David’s faith (being sure of an answer), but also the fact that his faith motivated him to pray. Because he was sure God would answer, it spurred him to call out to God. I have seen God answer prayer so many times in so many ways, but I have to admit that I’m still not always motivated to pray. It often seems like a chore – another check on the spiritual to-do list.
I say to God, "Be my Lord!" Without you, nothing makes sense. Psalm 16:2 (TM)
I have no idea how I would navigate life without my relationship with Jesus. When I look back at the highest peaks in my life – He was behind it and in it. He preceded me into the darkest valleys along the journey and walked with me every step of the way. Knowing that He is there and that He has been utterly faithful gives me faith and hope for today and tomorrow.
Without Him, nothing makes sense.
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I say to God, "Be my Lord!" Without you, nothing makes sense. Psalm 16:2 (TM)
I have no idea how I would navigate life without my relationship with Jesus. When I look back at the highest peaks in my life – He was behind it and in it. He preceded me into the darkest valleys along the journey and walked with me every step of the way. Knowing that He is there and that He has been utterly faithful gives me faith and hope for today and tomorrow.
Without Him, nothing makes sense.
Creative Commons photo courtesy of Flickr and noamg
God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list? Psalm 15:1 (TM)
What a great question. The interesting thing about this Psalm is that David goes on to offer his ideas on the things that will earn a place on God’s guest list, and yet if he thought about his own life he would realize that he made God’s guest list when Samuel anointed him king as a young shepherd boy. God graciously invited him to dinner and appointed him a place of honor and it didn’t have a thing to do with what David had done – or had not done. God blessed David throughout his life and honored him by "establishing his throne forever" and proclaiming Jesus the "son of David". Again, this had nothing to do with what David had done or had not done.
If you’re wondering what to do to get on God’s invitation list – relax. You’re invited.
God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list? Psalm 15:1 (TM)
What a great question. The interesting thing about this Psalm is that David goes on to offer his ideas on the things that will earn a place on God’s guest list, and yet if he thought about his own life he would realize that he made God’s guest list when Samuel anointed him king as a young shepherd boy. God graciously invited him to dinner and appointed him a place of honor and it didn’t have a thing to do with what David had done – or had not done. God blessed David throughout his life and honored him by "establishing his throne forever" and proclaiming Jesus the "son of David". Again, this had nothing to do with what David had done or had not done.
If you’re wondering what to do to get on God’s invitation list – relax. You’re invited.
Don’t they know anything, all these impostors? Don’t they know they can’t get away with this— Treating people like a fast-food meal over which they’re too busy to pray?Psalm 14:4 (TM)
I love the metaphor used in the paraphrase here. Treating people like a "fast-food meal over which they’re too busy to pray." I know I’ve made a lot of references to the current election cycle lately, but the psalms are full of references to leaders and their character.
I get a little miffed (call me a cynic) when I hear or watch presidential candidates – most who have made tidy sums and guaranteed nest-eggs provided by tax-payers – talk in the corporate "we" as if they are at risk of foreclosure and financial ruin themselves.
I hope that we, as sheep, are wise in picking our national shepherd.
Long enough, God— you’ve ignored me long enough. I’ve looked at the back of your head long enough. Psalm 13:5 (TM)
I happen to be a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Vikings. The loveable losers of MLB who haven’t won a series in 100 years and the NFL team that’s 0 and 4 in the Super Bowl. Come playoff time, it stinks bein’ me.
Perhaps that’s why I identify with David’s "Long enough! Long enough I’ve carried this!"
But as David always does in his psalms, the ranting complaints always end in God’s deliverance and his triumph.
Is there any god like God? Are we not at bedrock? Psalm 18:31 (TM)
