Monthly Archives: August 2018
20180831
Psalms 6:3 my soul is very disturbed. And you, Yahveh — when… until when? The psalmist has experienced many days of helpless waiting for God to act on his behalf. His whole being— the living soul God created—- needs rescue. … Continue reading
20180830
Psalms 6:2 Demonstrate your grace to me, Yahveh, because I am depressed; heal me, Yahveh, because my bones keep shaking; The psalmist doesn’t pretend to be a perfect example of spirituality. He is depressed and afraid, and boldly tells God … Continue reading
20180829
Psalms 6:1 Yahveh, do not respond to me with your anger; do not discipline me with your wrath. The psalmist knows the anger and wrath of his enemies. But he fears the anger and wrath of his God. He knows … Continue reading
20180828
Psalms 5:12 Because you, LORD, make the righteous one fortunate; you cover him with favor like a shield. The psalmist ends his prayer on the same basis as he began it: God’s character. He knows God is there, and he … Continue reading
20180827
Psalms 5:11 But cause all who take refuge in you rejoice; make them shout for joy forever. Shelter them, and cause those who love your name to brag about you. What the psalmist prays for himself, he now prays for … Continue reading
20180826
Psalms 5:10 Prove them guilty, God; let them fall into their own traps; Call them out because of their many crimes, because they are rebelling against you. The psalmist asks God to show to the watching world that his enemies … Continue reading
20180825
Psalms 5:9 Because there is nothing reliable in what they say; destruction is in their bellies; their throat opens like a grave while they smooth talk you with their tongues. The psalmist prays against the influence of enemies who claim … Continue reading
20180824
Psalms 5:8 Yahveh, lead me in living your right way because of my enemies; make your way straight in my presence. Sometimes the trail meanders and seems to head in several different directions at once. That can be very frustrating … Continue reading
20180823
Psalms 5:7 But I enter your house because of your abundant covenant faithfulness; I bow down toward your holy temple revering you. One might expect the psalmist to compare his own honesty to his enemies’ deception. But he does not … Continue reading
20180822
Psalms 5:6 You destroy those who tell lies; Yahveh hates bloody and deceitful people. The psalmist declares his faith in Yahveh as a God who does not tolerate those who attack with lies. Such people use falsehood as a weapon … Continue reading
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