Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.  Psalm 119:79 Some believe that David wrote these words after he plotted the murder of Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband.  Because of his sin, some of God’s servants walked away from him.  He … Continue reading Reconciliation Is Too Rare

Cast your burdens upon the Lord and He shall sustain thee.  Psalm 55:22 These are days filled with anxiety.  The world feels as fragile as an eggshell.  I can see the reckless and godless decision-making happening globally.  As a child of God who knows I … Continue reading The Freedom of Casting My Burdens?

All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies.  Psalm 119:118 In the process of refining silver, the dross and the pure silver must cohabit.  It is at the end that the dross is isolated and then removed. Though I … Continue reading When There’s a Rub

If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.  Psalm 119:92 In the morning, drink a tall glass of water.  Then spend the rest of the day in a cool house, reading a book in your favorite chair.  It … Continue reading When You’re Out Of Living Water

I remember your name in the night, O Lord, and keep your law.  Psalm 119:55 Who’s name is on your tongue in the middle of the night?  When we wake out of a deep sleep, a little groggy, conscious but not yet operative, we often … Continue reading The Name In My Subconscious

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things our of thy law.  Psalm 119:18 Believing eyes are able to behold the wonder of the kingdom.  A spiritual truth is sought after, it is recognized as having more value than anything on this earth, and … Continue reading When I Feel Nothing

Great is your mercy, O Lord.  Psalm 119:156 When I've wronged someone, how many times do I have to say "I'm sorry" for mercy to be shown?  In this world, the greater the offense, the more times a repeated apology is necessary.  Restitution can be … Continue reading When Is An Apology Sufficient?

Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.  Psalm 119:38 The human soul can be so tossed about by trouble that a once confirmed promise from God is shaken loose from its foundation.  God gave it, even confirmed it initially, but now … Continue reading When It Feels Like a Broken Promise