Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
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
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
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
offensive road
20240101 offensive road Psalm 139:23-24 (JDV) Psalm 139:23 Investigate me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.Psalm 139:24 See if there is any offensive road in me; guide me toward the permanent road. offensive road I … Continue reading
God has enemies
20231231 God has enemies Psalm 139:17-22 (JDV) Psalm 139:17 God, how valuable your thoughts are to me; how immense their sum is!Psalm 139:18 If I counted them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; when I wake up, I am … Continue reading
his purpose for us
20231230 his purpose for us Psalm 139:13-16 (JDV) Psalm 139:13 Because it was you who bought my kidneys; you wove me together in my mother’s belly.Psalm 139:14 I will praise you because I have been awesomely and miraculously made. Your … Continue reading
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He’s there
20231229 He’s there Psalm 139:7-12 (JDV) Psalm 139:7 Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?Psalm 139:8 If I go up to the sky, you are there; if I make my bed in … Continue reading
He knows
20231228 He knows Psalm 139:1-6 (JDV) Psalm 139:1 [For the music director. A Psalm of David.] Yahveh, you have searched me and known me.Psalm 139:2 You know when I sit down and stand up; you understand my thoughts from far … Continue reading
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He will extend his hand
20231227 He will extend his hand Psalm 138:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 138:1 [Of David.] I will give you thanks with all my heart; I will sing your praise before the “gods”.Psalm 138:2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and … Continue reading
how to restore your joy
20231226 how to restore your joy Psalm 137:1-9 (JDV) Psalm 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon– there we sat down and wept when we remembered Zion.Psalm 137:2 There we hung up our lyres on the poplar trees,Psalm 137:3 because our … Continue reading
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