"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." -Psalm 46:1-3 Heavenly Father, you are a refuge for all who... Continue Reading →
Psalm 148: Praying Through The Psalms
"Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun, and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies (Ps. 148:1-4)." Dear Heavenly Father, the whole creation... Continue Reading →
Psalm 121: Praying Through The Psalms
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Ps. 121:1-2)." Heavenly Father, the mountains speak of your majesty. All of creation points to you as the King and Redeemer of our souls. When we lift our eyes up... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Find Your Passion In Life And Pursue It For The Glory of God
"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4 Growing up, my Dad would always tell me: "Do what you are passionate about." Clearly, he still emulates this philosophy with his zeal as a physical therapist. He can talk for hours about the benefits of the profession... Continue Reading →
Psalm 4: Praying Through The Psalms
"Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer (Ps. 4:1)." Sovereign Lord, I turn to you when I am in distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. For I know you are a God who listens. Provide... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 4
Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? 2 You lust, and don’t have. You murder and covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask. 3 You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that... Continue Reading →
Psalm 115: Praying Through The Psalms
"Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Why do the nations say, "Where is their God?" Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him (Ps. 115:1-3)." Heavenly Father, you are the Alpha and Omega. The beginning and End. You are... Continue Reading →
Psalm 27: Praying Through The Psalms
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" -Psalm 27:1 Holy God, you are the brilliant light that is full of goodness. Your mercies are renewed everyday. You cause the sun to shine on both the righteous and the wicked. You are the light of the world, and our salvation. In... Continue Reading →
Psalm 15: Praying Through The Psalms
"Adonai, who may dwell in your tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one who walks with integrity, who does what is right, and speaks trust in his heart." Psalm 15:1-2 Heavenly Father, to dwell in your presence is an honor. To worship you in spirit and truth on your holy mountain is... Continue Reading →
Psalm 48: Praying Through The Psalms
Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. The Lord is great and worthy of our praise. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. His majestic splendor reaches to the highest heavens. He dwells in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Nothing... Continue Reading →