Category Archives: suffering

like silver is refined

like silver is refined Psalm 66:8-12 (JDV) Psalm 66:8 Bless our God, you peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard. Psalm 66:9 He keeps us alive and does not allow our feet to slip Psalm 66:10 because you, … Continue reading

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present rest and future hope

present rest and future hope Psalm 62:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 62:5 Rest in God alone, my throat, because my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:6 He alone is my rock and my deliverance, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. Psalm … Continue reading

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afterwards

afterwards Psalm 59:16-17 (JDV) Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your covenant faithfulness in the morning, because you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble. Psalm 59:17 … Continue reading

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when it’s all a wash

when it’s all a wash Psalm 46:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46:2 Therefore we will not be afraid, even if the land trembles and … Continue reading

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why and where

why and where Psalm 42:9-10 (JDV) Psalm 42:9 I will say to God, my rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I walk around in darkness because of the enemy’s oppression?” Psalm 42:10 My rivals [1] taunt me, as … Continue reading

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three way gain

three way gain Philippians 1:19 You see, I know this will lead to my rescue through your prayers and help from the Breath of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:20 My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be dishonored … Continue reading

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mercenaries in Egypt

mercenaries in Egypt Jeremiah 46:1-28 (JDV) Jeremiah 46:1 This is the word of Yahveh that came to the prophet Jeremiah about the nations: Jeremiah 46:2 About Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco, Egypt’s king, which was defeated at Carchemish … Continue reading

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dangerous times

dangerous times Jeremiah 41:1-18 (JDV) Jeremiah 41:1 It happened in the seventh month: Ishmael son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam … Continue reading

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a harvest in an uncertain time

a harvest in an uncertain time Jeremiah 40:7-12 (JDV) Jeremiah 40:7 All the commanders of the armies that were in the countryside – they and their men – heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam … Continue reading

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it all works out

it all works out Jeremiah 32:36-44 (JDV) Jeremiah 32:36 “Now therefore, this is what Yahveh, the God of Israel, says to this city about which you said, ‘It has been handed over to Babylon’s king through sword, famine, and plague’:Jeremiah … Continue reading

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