Monthly Archives: April 2015

April 20, 2015

Posted on April 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 79:9-10 Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake. Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” The best thing about this cry for … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2015

Posted on April 20, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:36-37 But then they would flatter him with their mouths, lying to him with their tongues; their hearts were not loyal to him, they were not faithful to his covenant. This whole rather long Psalm is a litany of … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 77:12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. The Bible is clear that even saints get depressed. That should be a comfort to us today. Asaph was losing sleep over his situation until … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:1 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. This verse has always struck me for its plain, unvarnished honesty. Everyone gets into situations sometimes when the brain says, “OK, now it’s time to … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:2-3 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. David was very … Continue reading →

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April 15, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Everyone has times of fear, because fear … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. This whole Psalm is thoroughly familiar, and for excellent reason. It is interesting, and so like Him, that God has used David’s horrible … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 41:4 I said, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” In English, at least the way the NIV renders it, this doesn’t make much sense. It would seem like David having committed … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly. We are not supposed to be quiet about the … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:1, 24 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. This Psalm shows a very … Continue reading →

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