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In this sermon on Psalm 93, Pastor Mark explores the fundamental question "Who is God?" by examining three divine attributes revealed in the psalm. He explains that God is the majestic, everlasting King who reigns with supreme authority, the Almighty One whose power surpasses all earthly forces including life's storms, and the holy lawgiver whose unchanging standards are designed for His glory and our good—ultimately pointing to our need for Jesus Christ.#Psalm #WhoIsGod #DivineAttributes #Majestic #EverlastingKing #AlmightyOne #Jesus

In this message Pastor Alex gives us 4 ways to insure that we get the most out of a relationship and experience with God. Practice true humility by boasting in the Lord. Call out to God with your needs and recognize his hand in providing for them.Don't sample the Goodness of God, fully savor it. Recognize that for all people, God is either a Gracious Savior or a Punishing Judge.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 37:4, David Platt asks God to transform our hearts so our desires would align with His sovereign will.Explore more content from Radical.

“O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?” (Psalm 10:1 NLT) A Sunday school teacher gave the kids in her class an assignment to write down any questions they had for God. Here are some of the questions, comments, and suggestions they came up with: Dear God, did You mean for the giraffe to look like that, or was it an accident? Dear God, I like the Lord’s Prayer best of all. Did You have to write it a lot, or did You get it right the first time? I have to write everything over and over again. Dear God, thank You for my baby brother You gave to us, but what I prayed for was a puppy. Dear God, how come You haven’t invented any new animals lately? We still have just the old ones. Dear God, I bet it is very hard for You to love everybody in the whole world. There are only four people in my family, and I just can’t do it. Dear God, in school we read that Thomas Edison made light, but in Sunday school, they said that You made it. I bet he stole Your idea. If you’re new to the Christian faith, you may have your own questions, comments, or suggestions for God. (And if you’ve been a Christian for most of your life, you probably still have questions, comments, or suggestions for God.) The questions may be tough. They may seem impolite. They may suggest a lack of faith on your part. Ask them anyway. That’s what the psalmists did. Look at Psalm 10:1 above. Those pointed questions are heartfelt cries. And God responds to our heartfelt cries—not with anger or punishment for questioning Him, but with compassion and understanding. He gives us wisdom and peace. He opens our eyes to spiritual truths we can’t see on our own. Few people in Scripture were closer to God than David, the shepherd who killed Goliath and later became king of Israel. First Samuel 13:14 describes David as “a man after God’s own heart.” Yet look what he wrote in Psalm 13:1–2: “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?” (NLT). He poured out his soul to God because he knew God would see his questions for what they were: genuine attempts to understand God and His will. The apostle James offered this advice: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind” (James 1:5–6 NLT). God welcomes your questions because the more answers you receive, the stronger your faith will grow. Reflection question: What questions would you like to ask God? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ervaar je soms de duisternis van een onzekere wereld, waarin je zoekt naar veiligheid en rust? Psalm 91 nodigt ons uit om te schuilen bij de God die als een sterke arend zijn vleugels beschermend om ons heen slaat. Wie is God voor je, wanneer de pelgrimstocht geen duidelijk doel heeft? Lukt het je om juist dan Zijn nabijheid te voelen? Ontdek in deze aflevering hoe Gods liefde ons omhult, ook in de donkerste tijden.

Send us a textIn Psalm 107 When God's people were sick because of their sins and they cried out to Him, He restored them to health. The reference to God's Word having a part in their healing shows that spiritual nourishment plays a vital part in physical restoration. Such salvation should move God's people to make sacrifices to express their gratitude and to tell other people about the Lord's goodness. Have we cried out to God in desperation and asked Him to heal us and restore us from our sins, and told others how great He is?                                Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving kindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men! (Psalm 107:19-21)            Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32          Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F            The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

The Glory of Our Fearsome & Faithful God (Psalm 76, Jul 6th 2025) by Sovereign Grace Church

Scripture Reading from Psalm 42-43 CSB (0:00)Sermon by Brandon Buller (3:10)

A sermon from Psalm 21.

Pastor Mark explores Psalm 91 as a psalm of protection, emphasizing that "the safest place to be is in the presence of God." Through personal testimony of surviving a car accident as a child, Biblical analysis, and the contrast between worldly fear and godly peace, he reminds us that even when difficulties come, we can find security and rest in relationship with God rather than being controlled by anxiety. #Psalms #FaithJourney #Rest #Peace #Anxiety #Fear #Safe #PresenceOfGod

Sermon on Psalm 84 where the psalmist cries out to God because he was homesick for God's house, God's worship, God Himself, and heaven!

Sermon on Psalm 84 where the psalmist cries out to God because he was homesick for God's house, God's worship, God Himself, and heaven!

In this week's episode, Dennis Jernigan shares the story behind his song,  “Amazed” from the recording, Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1." That mp3 is available at https://www.dennisjernigan.com/store/product.php?c=24&p=2353 The lyrics can be found below. You can join Dennis and the people of All In All Church for live-stream worship on the first Wednesday evening of each month. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/therealdennisjernigan at 7 PM CST. Mark it in your calendar. Worship with All in All Church - First Wednesday of each month. Daily Devotions for Kingdom Seekers, Vol. 3 is available at https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Devotions-Kingdom-Seekers-Vol-ebook/dp/B081K8TZLX Check out my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/DennisJernigan and read through the various tiers of support and discover the myriad of benefits you will receive based on the level of support you choose. If you're willing, go ahead and sign up! You will find the show notes and lyrics below: Hello and welcome to another episode of The Dennis Jernigan Podcast. I'm your host, Dennis Jernigan, and I am so grateful you have joined me for this week's podcast. I'll try to get right to the heart of the matter today. The story behind this song is amazing to me. You'll find out why shortly.  We live in a day and age when amazing things are taking place on a daily basis. Everyday citizens, if they have the time and money, can literally fly into outer space. A person's identity, their image, and their voice and mannerisms can be manipulated in such a way as to make them appear to say and do things they would never do. Even though it gives me chills, this ability of AI, called deep fake, is kind of amazing. And speaking of AI, entire books are being written using artificial intelligence and new uses for AI are seemingly popping up every single day. And I think it is amazing that we live in a world where everyone is connected via the internet and smartphones to such a degree that we can talk with and see anyone we would like to communicate with instantly. The world is indeed amazing. The word ‘amazing' literally means ‘causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing; startlingly impressive.' That is a good thing to experience, yet even good things can be viewed through the filter of the lies of the enemy. Here's an example of what I mean taken from my now life experiences: For far too many years I allowed the lies of the enemy to define me and dictate to me what was amazing. I could see the way others treated me as amazing in a very perverted way. What I mean by that is this: I thought that someone mocking me or physically harming me meant that at least someone was acknowledging me, even if they were insulting me and belittling me. I longed to be known and to know others and that expectation of being put down by others at least made me feel acknowledged. That, my friends, is the depth of depravity my mind had fallen to which is, well, astonishingly sad. That all changed the day I was overwhelmed with the Truth that Jesus Christ had died for me. I was instantly set free from my past but had to walk out the wonderful but difficult journey toward wholeness. In fact, I'm still on that journey. I invite you to join me for today's brief leg of that adventure as I share the story behind my song, “Amazed”. Way back in 2010, I embarked on an adventure that lasted 40 days but continues to affect my life to this day. From May 3 through June 11 I went on a 40 day fast. I needed to reboot my system because I had just gone through a series of traumatic events that left me gutted. The Lord called me to a fast and led me to meditate daily on Psalm 40 and Isaiah 40. He spoke to my heart and told me He would give me a song each day of the fast and that I was to record it that same day. Since then, I put together 4 ten song volumes where you can find all 40 songs. The first ten songs are on the collection called Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1. This week's episode is the story behind the song “Amazed” which came to me on May 8, 2010 which was day 5 of that fast. When the Lord sent me on this fasting journey, He led me to focus and meditate on Psalm 40 and Isaiah 40 each day. He led me to write a song each day and then record it that very same day. What you are hearing is the original version of each song on the day I actually wrote it. On day 5, He led me to meditate specifically on Psalm 40:3a which says, “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God…” As I began to ponder on what this part of the verse meant to me, I felt led to begin just simply praising God for Who He is. It became very apparent that I was meant to live every area of my life as a conduit of praise to Him. In that moment, I was instantly filled with a sense of wonder and a  very keen awareness that the God of the universe, my Creator, was in the room with me in a very tangible way…and that was amazing! As I began to praise God, I truly was astonished at his presence with me. In that same moment, although I didn't literally see him, I felt the weight of his presence upon my soul. What I was experiencing was the very glory of God in my heart and mind. And that was truly amazing. As I set my mind free to focus on the presence of God there with me, I felt completely surprised at the depth of love He has for me. I stood back in wonder as I thought about the depth of my depravity as opposed to His depth of mercy toward me. I deserved death and hell, but He had mercy on me as demonstrated in Romans 5:8 in the NIV which says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” I a so amazed at the mercy of God. I just am… Even more astonishingly impressive and astonishing was the way He led me to repentance - and continues to do so. He did not belittle me or mock me or reject me as I had experienced as a boy and as a young man. It was His great kindness that led me to repent of my stinkin' thinkin'…and most impressive and astonishing of all? The realization that He has been lovingly pursing me my entire life; That I was the joy set before Him that drove Him to willingly lay down His life on the cross; That His love could reach as far as I could fall, yet that same love would not leave me in the rock bottom depravity my mind had gotten to. If I let my mind go to think about the nature and character of God, I think about things he has created; the beauty of nature; the precision of the universe; the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and it's effect on my life; the fact that when I think about Jesus and fix my eyes on him that I find myself completely transfixed with a childlike wonder at just how amazing our God is…and I cannot help but praise Him. SONG In Luke 9:37-43 in the NIV, we find Jesus coming down from the mountain after His transfiguration. Here's what is says:  37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38 A man in the crowd called out, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not." 41 "You unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here." 42 Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. The recording of this podcast took place some 15 years after that initial 40 day fast and I still continue to find God's grace…His restorative grace…Completely and utterly amazing as I did all those in years ago. And it is my belief that we are living in a very amazing time in history, but that this amazing time in history is far overshadowed by the astonishing, incredible, massive and amazing love of Jesus Christ surrounding us at all times, through any circumstances. Let's live our lives like we believe that. We really do have an amazing God! Thank you for tuning in to The Dennis Jernigan Podcast! For more about my journey, music, and updates, visit dennisjernigan.com. Stay connected by following me on Facebook, Instagram, and enjoy my music on various streaming platforms. If you'd like to support the podcast's creation, consider joining my team at www.patreon.com/dennisjernigan. If you're looking for the mp3 of the song “Amazed" from the album "Forty Days and Forty Nights - Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy Vol. 1," head over to the store at dennisjernigan.com or find it on your favorite streaming service. Remember this from today's episode: the constant, unwavering, massive love of God is where we must choose to abide and wait on Him. He is a sure Foundation. He is Solid Ground in a shaken and fallen world. Just keep your eyes fixed on Him and keep your feet firmly planted on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ. Now, go forth and embrace the truth of who your heavenly Father says you are. 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Songs of Contemplation and Intimacy V1 Vol. I – Song Five – Day Five He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God… Psalm 40:3a NASB   Amazed Words & Music by Dennis Jernigan Received on May 8, 2010 Psalm 40:3 ©2010 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc./Dennis Jernigan   Verse One I will praise You in all my ways I will praise You. I stand amazed Amazed at Your presence. Amazed at Your glory Amazed at the power of all the love You have for me Amazed at Your mercy. Amazed at Your kindness Amazed at the length you went to rescue to find us   Chorus And I stand amazed. I give You praise and glory And I stand amazed, can't take my gaze off You And I stand amazed and let Your grace restore me And I stand amazed as I praise you   Verse Two I will praise You in all my ways I will praise You. I stand amazed Amazed at Your presence. Amazed at Your glory Amazed at the power of all the love You have for me Amazed at Your mercy. Amazed at Your kindness Amazed at the length you went to rescue to find us Chorus And I stand amazed. I give You praise and glory And I stand amazed, can't take my gaze off You And I stand amazed and let Your grace restore me And I stand amazed as I praise you Chorus And I stand amazed. I give You praise and glory And I stand amazed, can't take my gaze off You And I stand amazed and let Your grace restore me And I stand amazed as I praise you   • 7804 W. Fern Mountain Rd. Muskogee, OK 74401
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Send us a textIn this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles dive into Psalm 19 and explore a powerful question: How big is your God?From the heavens declaring His glory to the Word of God transforming our hearts, this episode encourages us to lift our eyes, expand our view of God, and reflect on how our understanding of Him impacts our worship, words, and daily lives.Discover how a greater view of God leads to a deeper sense of awe, worship, and alignment with His truth. Let the beauty of creation and the power of Scripture draw you closer to the One who is far greater than we often acknowledge.

We are drawn to displays of power. When one shows wisdom or intelligence, we want to talk with them. When one shows strength, we want them on our side. When one is successful, we promote their leadership. While we wait for the Lord's powerful return, we can be distracted to follow lesser powers. Psalm 97 paints a powerful picture of the Lord's return and calls us to devote ourselves to Him alone.

What if the secret to spiritual strength lies not in relentless striving, but in intentional rest? In this powerful sermon, Jonathan Fitzgerald FCA West Seminole County Area Representative/ Regular Attender shares a heartfelt message about the biblical art of rest, drawing from the invaluable wisdom of the Psalms. Life often bombards us with distractions—emails, chores, and everything in between—that can lead to burnout. However, Pastor reminds us that true rest is not just about taking time off; it's about cultivating a deep fellowship with God amidst the chaos. By exploring the lives of David and Jesus, particularly through Psalms 23 and Mark 4, he illustrates that peace and rest aren't dependent on our circumstances but on our connection with the Good Shepherd. Pastor invites the congregation to recommit to this true devotion, urging that even in times of desolation, when God feels absent, He is guiding us gently towards rest. This message is an invitation for all to reflect on their rhythms of life—where can we incorporate moments of silence, solitude, or simply engage in heartfelt prayer? Don't miss the chance to discover how rest can rejuvenate your spirit and deepen your relationship with God. Engage with this transformative message and find your path to peace this week.

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In this Psalm of David we find two voices of God that speak to mankind and they demand a response.

Through Samuel the Word of God multiplied and brought stability. The promised judgment upon the house of Eli happened in the battle at Ebenezer - meaning both "the son of help" and "the stone of help". Had a faithful priesthood been present in Israel their Rock would have given His people victory. Instead disaster overtook the nation with the extinction of Eli's line and 30,000 carcasses lying as carrion upon the field. Though foolish sons treated the ark as a lucky charm in contrast to what Yahweh intended- contrast Numbers 10:35-36. Though emboldened by the ark's presence and contrariwise the Philistines dismayed, Israel fell before the foe whose battle cry should be that of the saints in their spiritual warfare (1 Corinthians 16:13). The great catastrophe for the 98 year old Eli and his devout daughter in law was the capture of the ark. Her final word was Ichabod, meaning the glory has departed.The glorious servant of Yahweh in Isaiah 50 showed that the glory returned in the Lord Jesus Christ, as his servant ear was ever open to the Word of his God and instructed his every thought and action. The chapter begins with the LORD as challenging the nation of Israel, who were claiming that their Sovereign had divorced them. This was untrue and the Almighty says show Me your evidence - show Me your bill of divorce. It didn't exist since Yahweh hates "putting away": Malachi 2:10-16. The prophecy of Hosea establishes that despite the nation's continued unfaithfulness their God was ready to take them back as His spouse after a period of separation and genuine repentance. Verses 4-7 contrasts Israel's behaviour with Yahweh's faithful Servant - our Lord Jesus Christ. The Father daily sent an angel to sharpen His Son's magnificently receptive mind to His Father's Word. The Son like the perpetual and voluntary servant under the Law opened his ear to that Word. Read psalm 40:6-8; Hebrews 10:5-10. This submission and acceptance of His Father's way helped to enable the Son to life the life of total service. Jesus was obedient unto death, even the death upon the stake: Philippians 2:5-11. Verses 7-9 describe Jesus' determination to die that death in Jerusalem by which our the basis for our redeeming was established:Luke 9:51. Note the context of this comment from Luke in chapter 9 verses 21-36; 43-44. As a consequence no adversary could stand before him and Yahweh would stand with His servant and provide him with the assurance that Jesus would overcome his foes in the name of his God: Psalm 118:10-29. Verses 10-11 tell those self assured false leaders that their Sovereign would extinguish their fire permanently.

Better Than Life: A Heart That Longs for God || Psalm 63

Today's sermon is titled, “Praise awaits our God”, and I'd like you to pose a few questions to you as we work our way through this Psalm of David. Shaping Questions: Are you growing in your praise to God? With each day that the Lord give you are you growing in your praise to Him? In what contexts do you need to grow in your awe of the splendor of God?

The Fear of God (Psalm 145:17–19) - Dr. T. J. Betts

This week we continue our series, House of David! Pastor Scott will lead us through the life of David and we'll learn valuable leadership lessons for everyday life. This week, pull inspiration and encouragement from Psalm 13. Summit Park Church is a life-giving church in Lee's Summit, MO, with a great kid's program, Bible-centered messages, and an encouraging atmosphere. Get more information about visiting Summit Park Church at https://www.summitparkchurch.com. Summit Park Church is located at 425 SW Oldham Pkwy, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081.

God tells us not to be afraid BUT to trust Him--so fear and faith are opposites. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Josh 1:9). "Say to those who are fearful-hearted, 'Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you'" (Isaiah 35:4). "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10). "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you" (Isaiah 43:1-2). "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (2 Tim 1:7). "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you" (Deut 31:6). "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Ps 27:1). "I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears." (Ps 34:4). Faith (and trust) work through love, and when we understand His love, we cannot also fear (or doubt): "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?" (Romans 8:31-32). "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love" (1 John 4:18). "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27). "...but faith work(s) through love" (Gal 5:6). "...cast(ing) all your care upon Him, for He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." (Heb 11:6). "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (Prov 3:5-6). If you REALLY believe that you have what you ask when you pray, there will be no fear... because you believe you already have it. "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them" (Matt 11:23-24). "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Heb 11:1). So you should be in rest, no matter what happens between when you ask and when you see it. Even if trials arise, you should still be in rest: "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work. that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways" (James 1:2-8). "There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His" (Heb 4:9-10). When Satan comes to try to steal from you, resist: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you" (1 Peter 5:8-10). "Resist the devil and he will flee from you" (James 4:7). "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones" (Prov 3:7-8). "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore" (Eph 6:13-14). Lack of fear (and thus, faith) is evidence to Satan that you're going to win: "and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God" (Phil 1:28). "For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." (1 John 5:4). If it's been a long time coming, do not give up: "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life" (Prov 13:12). "Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Gal 6:9). But instead, keep your eyes on the Lord, and not on your problem: David did this, when he encouraged himself in the Lord after Ziklag and his men threatened to stone him: 1 Sam 30:1-8 "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matt 11:28-30, Msg translation) "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10) "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Heb 12:1-2). Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This Psalm describes the qualities of a person who can dwell in God's presence.

Our Home: Homes as Refuges Proverbs 14:26; Psalm 46:1, 91:2, 32:7; Proverbs 14:26-27; Deuteronomy 10:12 10 Benefits for Those Who Fear the Lord: 1. A Deep Spiritual Knowledge – Proverbs 1:7; 8:8 2. A Divine Wisdom – Psalm 111:10 3. A Unique Weapon Against Sin – Exodus 20:20 4. An Outpouring of God's Mercy – Luke 1:50 5. A Wonderful, Full Life – Proverbs 14:27 6. A Unique Friendship with God – Psalm 25:14 7. A Settled Peace of Mind – Proverbs 14:26; Hebrews 4:16 8. A Favor for You and Your Children – Proverbs 14:26 9. An Energy-Giving Joy – Proverbs 14:27 10. A Powerful Protection from Evil – Proverbs 14:27 Six Practical Suggestions to Make Your Home a Refuge: R – Routines are kept E – Ears and eyes are open F – Fellowship U – Uphold traditional rules – Titus 2:5–7 G – Gentle words – Proverbs 25:23 E – Eat meals together

Door Gertine Blom

Psalm 91v1 - "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighShall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."Personal intimacy with God demands genuineness, vulnerability, and time and attention.

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In Psalm 63, we hear the prayer of David as his soul thirsts and his heart aches for the nearness of his God. Even in the danger of the wilderness, his desire for the Lord surpasses every other longing. We will frame our time in Scripture around three prayers to pray when we find our souls in desert places but also fitting for every season of the Christian life.

Pastor Bill Vecchio, Jr.