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I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken (Psalm 16:8). Remember those “God is my co-pilot” bumper stickers? It’s like that, only God is your copilot and God … Continue reading
Category Archives: Psalm 16
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. (Psalm 16:7). Reason #4,398 to be glad I’m not God: I take naps. And when I’m napping, I am not thinking about you. Not trying … Continue reading
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance (Psalm 16:5-6). You know, there’s this thing about … Continue reading
I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips (Psalm 16:4b). I’m going to assume that you’re not conducting pagan worship ceremonies in which you call out to demonic forces while pouring … Continue reading
The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods (Psalm 16:4a). It’s fun to mess with my dog’s head. Easy, too I pick up one of her toys–any toy will do–and hold it out to her. She immediately … Continue reading
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight (Psalm 16:3). There are so very many people who are so very much better at the whole God thing than … Continue reading
I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”(Psalm 16:2) Today is one of those days where I find myself home alone. It’s just me and the dog. And things are…different. It’s … Continue reading
Still feeling Psalmy? Me too Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge (Psalm 16:1). Did you know that this psalm is a miktam? Says so, right here in my study Bible. Do you know what a … Continue reading
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand (Psalm 16:11). You know where you’re going. You know who awaits you. What more … Continue reading
…nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10b). So, is David talking about himself here, or is he talking about Jesus? Yes Does that help? As the anointed king, David was certainly the Holy One, set apart … Continue reading