Why do people (and nations) plot and lie against the LORD and His people?
God laughs at them. He gets angry with them and says, “Who do you think you are? The One I have chosen is King, seated on the Throne on My Holy Mountain.”
God has decreed, “You are my Son (Jesus), I am your Father! All I have is Yours. You will use an iron rod and dash them to smithereens. You will win the battle!”
And so, leaders and kings, be wise and be warned. Serve the LORD or His wrath will destroy you in a flash.
Blessed are all who take refuge in HIM!
Sunday Psalms are the Psalms in my own words. You can click on the Psalm number at the top to read it from the NIV Bible.
Do not agree with the wicked or follow a sinner’s ways or agree with those who put down others. The person who knows God’s Word, thinks about it constantly, and lives it, is blessed.
That person will prosper like a tree that is planted by a stream of water, healthy and yielding its fruit abundantly, in season.
The wicked will be blown away like a useless corn husk. Having no use or purpose it is judged as unnecessary and thrown out.
God watches His righteous people.
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
Sunday Psalms are the Psalms in my own words. You can click on the Psalm number at the top to read it from the NIV Bible.
In the American culture, we are taught self-sufficiency and independence from a very young age. Will it surprise you to discover that those ‘qualities’ are not particularly Biblical? We don’t have to do everything ourselves nor should we.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5
God wants to be asked. He hears us! He is listening! Not only that but He will not ‘put us down’ for what we request. God is a generous giver and loves doing it.
God always answers! He either says yes, no, or when the time is right.
He always knows what we need, even before we know. Sometimes, He’s waiting for us to realize what we need and let Him provide. My God will provide all I need according to His riches in glory. (Philippians 4:18-20)
Abba, Father, thank You! Your generosity knows no limits. Thank You!
Are you physically, mentally, totally aware of God’s forgiveness? Is that even possible?
This morning the verse above popped into my mind. I wasn’t even reading Lamentations today, but there it was and I knew the Holy Spirit was leading me to a new understanding of His forgiveness. These words speak to the fact that God forgives us every day, every morning.
Mercies refer to forgiveness. They are much more than giving us a loving hug and moving on. This kind of forgiveness never ends. There is no punishment involved. It’s simply God showing His great love for us, over and over, faithfully, every morning of our lives.
What was the last prayer God answered for you? Do you remember? Are you listening for His voice during and after your prayers?
He hears us when we pray. He knows His plan for us but He wants us to talk with Him about it and listen for/to His answer. (1 John 5:14) He listens carefully when we call. (Jeremiah 29:12)
We are to pray fervently and often. Set aside a specific place and time to spend in prayer. (Matthew 6:6) Put it on your calendar. Tell anyone who is near not to bother you. Take Your Bible and pray back what you are reading. Intercede for all who need praises or problems taken to God.
Our words are very important to God. If we don’t know what to say or how to say it, He still hears us. Paul, in Romans 8:26, tells us the Spirit will help us. He, the Spirit in us, takes our prayers to the Throne with ‘wordless groans’. Jesus told the disciples to be careful and thoughtful with their words. Not to just babble on and on but to focus on what they are saying and asking. (Matthew 6:7-8) Then He gave them an example of how to pray:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Friends, keep praying. It matters now, perhaps more than ever. Take every thought, plan, idea, problem, desire… to God. He wants to hear you. He wants you to hear Him!
Abba, Father, hear our prayer! You know all we need before we even ask. Guide, direct, provide, and protect us now and in the days ahead.
Click on the picture to hear Babbie Mason sing about prayer.
A Satisfied Spirit 
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