Psalm 1:2-3, “But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like the trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” God’s Word gives us the wisdom and instruction to successfully endure the hard seasons …
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Psalm 96:2-3, “Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.” I remember growing up, we had an annual Thanksgiving get-together on my mother’s side at my aunt and uncle’s house, Alice and …
Psalm 23:6, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” ESV “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.” NLT. Think …
Psalm 23:5, “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” NLT When insulted or treated unjustly, how do you react? It is tempting, and I have done this, to share with a trusted friend and say, “Can …
Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.” We all walk through several valleys throughout our lifetime. If you could attach a name to the valley you are in right now, what …
Psalm 23:3, “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” ESV “My soul he refresheth, He Leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name’s sake.” YLT “He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” NIV We all are either going …
Psalm 23:1-2 ESV, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1 NIV, “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.” …
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Lamentations 3:19-23, NIV “I remember my afflictions and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I will remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail They are new …
Philippians 1:12-14, “Now I want you to know brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the …
