Friday, April 24, 2015

Psalm 26

Verse 8: Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.


Father, I want to be where you are.  Take me there and keep me there.  Don't let me wander away.  Grab hold of me and keep me close to you.  I long to live in your presence; I need you to hold me.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Psalm 25

Verse 7: Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good.

Father, I love this verse.  I love it that you think of me according to your love, which is perfect and untainted by my sin.  Lord, help me to be an obedient man.  Lead me not into temptation.  And when I fall, do not remember the sins of my youth.  Do not remember my rebellion.  Have mercy on me, a sinner.  You are good indeed.  Thank you and amen.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Psalm 24

Verse 10 -- Who is he, this King of glory?  The Lord Almighty, he is the King of glory.


Lord, God Almighty, you are the King.  You are my King.  Thank you for grabbing hold of me.  Thank you for your power and majesty.  Thank you that you are incomprehensible, yet near to us all the time.  Thank you for your love, mercy and grace.  Thank you for being our God, for being my God.  I love you and want to love you more.

Amen.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Psalm 23

Verse 1: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Verse 4:  Though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil for you are with me.  Your rod and staff comfort me.


Father, thank you for being my shepherd.  Thank you for being my God.  Thank you that I lack nothing.  Let me see what life would look like if I actually trusted you with my heart.  If I actually trusted you with my circumstances and needs.  I know that apart from you I can do nothing -- I need you and I am complete because of you Jesus.  Help me to fear no evil.  Thank you for promising an escape from temptation.  Thank you for your rod and staff that comfort me.  I know that comfort is not the most important thing, but that you certainly do provide comfort in the midst of discomfort.  You are so good.  I love you.  Thank you for never letting me go.

Amen.