Category Archives: dependence upon God

symphony

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240113 symphony Psalm 148:1-14 (JDV) Psalm 148:1 Praise Yah! Praise Yahveh from the sky; praise him in the heights.Psalm 148:2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly armies.Psalm 148:3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all … Continue reading →

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the logic of trusting God

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

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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divine shield

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

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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He knows

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

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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how to restore your joy

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

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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watching nothing until morning

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231208 watching nothing until morning Psalm 130:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 130:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Out of the depths I call to you, Yahveh!Psalm 130:2 Lord, listen to my voice; let your ears be attentive to my cry for help.Psalm … Continue reading →

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eyes on the boss

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231201 eyes on the boss Psalm 123:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 123:1 [A song of festival caravans.] I focus my eyes on you, the one enthroned in the sky.Psalm 123:2 Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand, like a servant girl’s … Continue reading →

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my enemies — my furniture

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20231006 my enemies — my furniture Psalm 108:9 Psalm 108:9 Moab — my washtub. I throw my shoe at Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia. my enemies — my furniture Three foreign nations are mentioned, and David claims possession … Continue reading →

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