Category Archives: dependence upon God

making the water flow by

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

making the water flow by Psalm 58:6-8 (JDV) Psalm 58:6 God, knock the teeth out of their mouths; Yahveh, tear out the young lions’ fangs.Psalm 58:7 May they disappear like water that flows by; may they aim their blunted arrows.Psalm … Continue reading →

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the joy of depression

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

the joy of depression Psalm 57:6-7 (JDV) Psalm 57:6 They prepared a net for my steps; I was depressed. They dug a pit ahead of me, but they fell into it! Selah. Psalm 57:7 My heart is confident, God, my … Continue reading →

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reason for our rescue

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

reason for our rescue Psalm 57:5 God, be exalted above the sky; let your glory be over the whole land. reason for our rescue Right in the middle of a prayer ridden with anxiety, in which the psalmist cries out … Continue reading →

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surrounded by lions

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

surrounded by lions Psalm 57:4 I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among devouring lions – people whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. surrounded by lions It’s hard to sleep when you feel like … Continue reading →

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man-cave

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 57:1-3 (JDV) man-cave Psalm 57:1 Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for I take refuge in you. I will seek refuge in the shadow of your wings until danger passes.Psalm 57:2 I call to God Most … Continue reading →

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praising God’s word

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

praising God’s word Psalm 56:10-11 (JDV) Psalm 56:10 In God, whose word I praise, in Yahveh, whose word I praise, Psalm 56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere humans do to me? praising God’s … Continue reading →

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bottle and book

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

bottle and book Psalm 56:8-9 (JDV) Psalm 56:8 You yourself have recorded my wanderings. Put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Psalm 56:9 Then my enemies will retreat on the day when I call. This … Continue reading →

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when I am, I will not be

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

when I am, I will not be Psalm 56:3-4 (JDV) Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can … Continue reading →

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stomped on

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

stomped on Psalm 56:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 56:1 Be gracious to me, God, because a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long.Psalm 56:2 My adversaries trample me all day, because many arrogantly fight against me. stomped … Continue reading →

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praying out

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Jefferson Vann

praying out Psalm 55:22-23 (JDV) Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on Yahveh, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken.Psalm 55:23 God, you will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of … Continue reading →

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