Psalm 97:12 Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. There are two commands in this verse. The first is: “Rejoice in the Lord.” The source of joy is not circumstances, possessions, or success, but the Lord Himself. Our joy should come from who our God is, […]
Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. What a beautiful declaration of praise, emphasising God’s mercy and faithfulness not only to us but also to the generations to come. It was written at a time when David’s monarchy […]
Proverbs 28:25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered. This verse contrasts the destructive nature of pride with the benefit of steadfast faith in God. Arrogance originating from pride leads to friction in relationships with God and man. But the one who […]
Psalm 86:17 ESV Show me a sign of Your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because You, Lord, have helped me and comforted me. Some seasons of life feel as though you are on the winning team, yet somehow still losing. There are days when it seems like those […]
Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. In this scripture, the prophet Isaiah speaks of the effect of living in righteousness and aligning our lives with God’s will. The Beatitudes (Mathew 5) also speak of being blessed when we live in righteousness. What is […]
Psalm 103:2-3 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases. In this psalm, David praises God as he recalls all that He has done for him. God forgave David’s sins and healed his illnesses. David discovered God’s goodness through his personal […]
Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Too often, we think of worship as something queit and reserved. We sit in rows, listen to the music, or sing along with others. But Psalm 150:4 reminds us that worship can be much more than that. It invites […]
Psalms 118:1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. This psalm praises God for His mercy, which endures forever. What a wonderful reason to give thanks to Him! It calls us to examine ourselves and ask a simple question: Do we thank God at all times, even […]
Psalms 105:3 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! This psalm praises God for His wonderful works among His chosen people throughout history. David also used this psalm to give thanks to the Lord when he brought the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 16:7-10). God invites us […]
Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children. Most of us wonder if our faith matters beyond our lifetime. Do quiet, unseen choices to follow God truly last? This verse answers with a promise. God’s mercy is not limited […]
