Monthly Archives: January 2024

It only makes sense

20240111 It only makes sense Psalm 147:1-11 (JDV) Psalm 147:1 Praise Yah! How good it is to sing to our God, because praise is nice and fitting.Psalm 147:2 Yahveh rebuilds Jerusalem; he gathers Israel’s exiled people.Psalm 147:3 He heals the … Continue reading

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the logic of trusting God

20240110 the logic of trusting God Psalm 146:1-10 (JDV) Psalm 146:1 Praise Yah! My soul, praise Yahveh.Psalm 146:2 I will praise Yahveh all my life; I will sing to my God as long as I live.Psalm 146:3 Do not trust … Continue reading

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his open hand

20240109 his open hand Psalm 145:13-21 (JDV) Psalm 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your rule is for all generations. Yahveh is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his actions.Psalm 145:14 Yahveh helps all who fall; … Continue reading

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good to us all

20240108 good to us all Psalm 145:8-12 (JDV) Psalm 145:8 Yahveh is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and great in covenant faithfulness.Psalm 145:9 Yahveh is good to everyone; his compassion rests on all he has made.Psalm 145:10 All you … Continue reading

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the legacy we leave

20240107 the legacy we leave Psalm 145:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 145:1 [A praise song of David.] I exalt you, my God the King, and bless your name forever and beyond.Psalm 145:2 I will bless you every day; I will praise your … Continue reading

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divine shield

20240106 divine shield Psalm 144:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 144:1 [Of David.] Blessed be Yahveh, my rock who trains my hands for battle and my fingers for war.Psalm 144:2 He is my covenant faithfulness and my fortress, my stronghold, and my deliverer. … Continue reading

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no resources left

20240105 no resources left Psalm 143:1-12 (JDV) Psalm 143:1 [A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, hear my prayer. By your faithfulness listen to my plea, and by your righteousness answer me.Psalm 143:2 Do not bring your servant into condemnation, because no … Continue reading

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when they are too strong

20240104 when they are too strong Psalm 142:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 142:1 [An insightful song of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.] I cry aloud to Yahveh; I plead aloud to Yahveh for mercy.Psalm 142:2 I pour out … Continue reading

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the lure of authority

20240103 the lure of authority Psalm 141:1-10 (JDV) Psalm 141:1 [A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, I call on you; hurry to help me. Listen to my voice when I call on you.Psalm 141:2 May my prayer endure before you as … Continue reading

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daily news prayer

20240102 daily news prayer Psalm 140:1-13 (JDV) Psalm 140:1 [For the music director. A Psalm of David.] Rescue me, Yahveh, from an evil man. Keep me safe from a violent man.Psalm 140:2 They plan evil in their hearts. They stir … Continue reading

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