Monthly Archives: September 2022

Inner Peace; September 24, 2022


Psalm 118:17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. I think that probably countless saints down through the centuries have been encouraged by this verse, and probably will be until the Lord’s return. … Continue reading

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Deep Grace; September 23, 2022


Psalm 109:21 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me. Reading the last third of this Psalm I was sure it was by David, even before … Continue reading

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Love; September 22, 2022


Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Once again where the NIV says “love,” the Japanese says, “grace.” The Japanese term is also used for blessings in general, so … Continue reading

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God’s Word; September 21, 2022


Psalm 107:20 He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Like Psalm 106, this Psalm is a recounting of Israel’s history, but rather than tying in specific events, it describes generic situations that happened … Continue reading

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Memory; September 20, 2022


Psalm 106:12-13 Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. This Psalm is one of several condensed histories of Israel found in Psalms, and … Continue reading

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Coming Through; September 19, 2022


Psalm 105:43 He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with shouts of joy. I can’t read this section of this Psalm without singing a song made from the KJV translation that I learned about 43 years ago. … Continue reading

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Seeking God; September 18, 2022


Psalm 105:2-4 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face … Continue reading

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Singing; September 17, 2022


Psalm 104:33-34 I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord. The thoughts expressed here … Continue reading

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Full-Time Faith; September 16, 2022


Psalm 100:1-2 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. When I have the whole Psalm pretty well memorized in two languages, it can be difficult to focus … Continue reading

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Trusting God’s Salvation; September 15, 2022


Psalm 98:2 The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. God does work in hidden ways we cannot see, but He also works in ways that should be obvious to the whole world. The … Continue reading

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