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Christian Devotional – March 7, 2024
Psalm and Praise, Day 66 Testing and refining. Read Psalm chapter 66. God tests us, but he does it with purpose. God tests us so that we become more like him. He is refining us so that we lose the impurities and sin in our lives. Are we allowing him to test us? Are we allowing him to work in our lives to make us more like him?
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Christian Devotional – January 27, 2024
Psalm and Praise, Day 28 When was the last time you lept for joy? Read Psalm chapter 28. Today I attended a high school bowling tournament. While I sat there for almost 8 hours, it was so exciting to watch those students be truly joyful about their performances. There was cheering, laughing, high five and pat’s on the back. When someone made a particularly difficult shot, they were so thrilled they would jump up and down. When was the last time we felt that way about our relationship with Christ? God has given us overwhelming joy and our lives should be the essence of that poured out on others. Are…
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Christian Devotional – December 18, 2020
Blessed is the Word, ת I need help! That is what the psalmist says and often, that is what we say as well. Read Psalm 119:169-176. May my cry come before you, Lord ; give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, Lord , and your law gives me delight. Let me live that I…
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Christian Devotional – December 17, 2020
Blessed is the Word, ש Looking for peace? How about a firm footing? God’s Word provides that. Read Psalm 119:161-168. Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil. I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. I wait for your salvation, Lord , and I follow your commands. I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways…
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Christian Devotional – December 16, 2020
Blessed is the Word, ר Save me! How many times have we cried to God for deliverance? Read Psalm 119:153-160. Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise. Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. Your compassion, Lord , is great; preserve my life according to your laws. Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes. I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word. See how I love your precepts; preserve…
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Christian Devotional – December 15, 2020
Blessed is the Word, ק Night owl? Or early bird? Either way, God’s Word has the promises you need. Read Psalm 119:145-152. I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord , and I will obey your decrees. I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, Lord , according to your laws. Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they…
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Christian Devotional – December 13, 2020
Blessed is the Word, פ We need God’s mercy. What’s great is that it is always available. Read Psalm 119:129-136. Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts. Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. Streams of tears flow from…
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Christian Devotional – December 12, 2020
Blessed is the Word, ע Enough already! How many times have we thought that when we prayed to God. Read Psalm 119:121-128. I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise. Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. It is time for you to act, Lord ; your law is being broken. Because I love your commands more than gold, more than…
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Christian Devotional – December 11, 2020
Blessed is the Word, ס Isolate from the evil. Don’t spend time in the presence of evil. Read Psalm 119:113-120. I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing. All the wicked of…
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Christian Devotional – December 9, 2020
Blessed is the Word, נ What guides our path? God’s Word. Read Psalm 119:105-112. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord , according to your word. Accept, Lord , the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy…