Monthly Archives: April 2021

survival technique

survival technique Psalm 55:4-8 (JDV) Psalm 55:4 My heart writhes within me; terrors of death sweep over me. Psalm 55:5 Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me. Psalm 55:6 I said, “If only I had wings like a … Continue reading

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when the pressure mounts

when the pressure mounts Psalm 55:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 55:1 God, listen to my prayer and do not hide from my request for help. Psalm 55:2 Pay attention to me and answer me. I am restless and in turmoil with my … Continue reading

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he will because he has

he will because he has Psalm 54:4-7 (JDV) Psalm 54:4 God is my helper; the Lord is the supporter of my throat. Psalm 54:5 He will repay my adversaries for their evil. Because of your faithfulness, annihilate them. Psalm 54:6 … Continue reading

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moral compass

moral compass Psalm 54:3 (JDV) Psalm 54:3 You see, strangers rise up against me, and violent men intend to kill me. They do not let God guide them. Selah moral compass David is convinced that if his enemies really knew … Continue reading

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he is listening

he is listening Psalm 54:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 54:1 God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might! Psalm 54:2 God, hear my prayer; listen to the words from my mouth. he is listening David’s enemies are at … Continue reading

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the hope of restoration

the hope of restoration Psalm 53:6 (JDV) Psalm 53:6 I wish that Israel’s deliverance would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. the hope of restoration The hope of … Continue reading

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I feel this, I know that

I feel this, I know that Psalm 53:4-5 (JDV) Psalm 53:4 Will evildoers never understand? They devour my people like they devour bread; they do not call on God. Psalm 53:5 So they will be filled with dread – dread … Continue reading

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in the blip

in the blip Psalm 53:2-3 (JDV) Psalm 53:2 God looks down from the sky on the human race to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who seeks God. Psalm 53:3 Everyone has turned away; all alike have … Continue reading

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anybody’s fool

anybody’s fool Psalm 53:1 (JDV) Psalm 53:1 The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.” They are corrupt, and they do repulsive things. There is no one who does good. anybody’s fool Once you divorce yourself from the existence … Continue reading

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tree in the house

tree in the house Psalm 52:8-9 (JDV) Psalm 52:8 But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I trust in God’s covenant faithfulness permanently and continually. Psalm 52:9 I will praise you permanently for what … Continue reading

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