Psalm 70: Praying Through The Psalms

Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord! (Ps. 70:1) In the first verse, the psalmist declares "make haste" and "deliver me." These two imperatives in the Hebrew ח֭וּשָׁה and לְהַצִּילֵ֑נִי, show an urgency and desperation for the Lord to help. It shows the author's complete dependence on the... Continue Reading →

Proverb 16:1-8: A Modern Bible Commentary

“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.” (Prov. 16:1) This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over human will. The human may plan out what they desire to do, but the final decision or answer comes from the Lord. Jeremiah 10:23 also expresses this same idea:... Continue Reading →

Psalm 39: Praying Through The Psalms

Psalm 39:1I said, “I will watch my waysand keep my tongue from sin;I will put a muzzle on my mouthwhile in the presence of the wicked.” O Lord, we know that the tongue is a powerful organ of the body, capable of blessing and cursing. James 3:5-6 discusses how the words we allow to roll... Continue Reading →

Psalm 17: A Deep Dive into David’s Heartfelt Plea

Introduction: O Lord our God, we thank You for the opportunity to reflect on Your Word today. As we journey through Psalm 17, we seek to understand the depth of David's prayer and the truths he reveals. Guide our hearts and minds as we delve into the richness of Your Word, uncovering the layers of... Continue Reading →

Psalm 114: Praying Through The Psalms

Verse 1 (NIV): "When Israel came out of Egypt, Jacob from a people of foreign tongue" O God, your word reminds us of the time the Israelites fled from slavery in Egypt to freedom on their journey to the promised land. The Hebrew word יִּצְא֣וּ (yitze'u) - means "came out" or "went forth", and it... Continue Reading →

Psalm 87:1-8: Praying Through The Psalms

Welcome, dear friends, to a sacred journey of prayer and reflection as we delve into the timeless verses of Psalm 87. In this psalm, we find poetic expressions that unveil the splendor of God's dwelling place, the city of Zion. Through the lens of God's infallible word, we embark on a prayerful exploration, seeking inspiration... Continue Reading →

Psalm 100: Praying Through The Psalms

Verse 1: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth!" The psalm begins with a resounding call for universal joyous worship. This exhortation to shout for joy is a vivid expression of praise, inviting all the earth to join in the symphony of gratitude. In prayer, we can reflect on the joy that emanates... Continue Reading →

Psalm 145: Praying Through The Psalms

Psalm 145 is a beautiful hymn of praise, exalting the greatness of our God, Yahweh. In this blog post, we will break down this Psalm into manageable sections, exploring each pair of verses using the World English Bible (WEB), providing a brief commentary, and offering a prayer to help us connect with the deep spiritual... Continue Reading →

Daily Devotional: Trusting God In Every Circumstance

"And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you (Psalm 9:10)."   We just got back from a much needed family vacation. My wife and I took our three sons to Busch gardens, Adventure Island, and The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida.... Continue Reading →

Psalm 2: Praying Through The Psalms

"Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us (Ps. 2:1-3, WEB)." Heavenly Father, the sins of the nations are... Continue Reading →

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