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My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long (Psalm 71:8). I want this. I really, really want this. We just read about how the Psalmist took refuge in God in the middle of all his … Continue reading
Category Archives: Psalm
I have become like a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge (Psalm 71:7). So…the word portent can go a couple of ways here. I mean, the word signifies something big, something that grabs peoples’ attention. But is … Continue reading
From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you (Psalm 71:6). Before you knew him, he knew you. Before you were capable of loving, he loved you. Before you … Continue reading
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth (Psalm 71:5). Think about it. It doesn’t say, “You have given me hope.” Or “You give me reason to hope.” It says, “You have been my … Continue reading
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men (Psalm 71:4). Who do you think of when you read this verse? The robber at the ATM? The abductor of children? … Continue reading
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress (Psalm 71:3). My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ love and righteousness. I … Continue reading
In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me (Psalm 71:1-2). Some days he calls me to stand … Continue reading
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar (Psalm 51:18-19). David concludes this very personal … Continue reading
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:16-17). … Continue reading
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Save me from blood guilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and … Continue reading