Posts from 2024 (Page 3)
Praying the Psalms: 129
A SONG OF ASCENTS.“Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth”—let Israel now say—“Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth,yet they have not prevailed against me.The plowers plowed upon my back;they made long their furrows.”The LORD is righteous;he has cut the cords of the wicked.May all who hate Zion be put to shameand turned backward!Let them be like the grass on the housetops,which withers before it grows up,with which the reaper does not fill his handnor the binder of…
Prayer Corner: Week of July 28th
Have you ever been asked, “why should I read my Bible?” As Christians We are encouraged to read the Word daily. It can be such a source of Comfort and answer to situations in our lives. I have listed some reasons Or an outcome of reading your Bible and the blessings received. We will be encouraged to pray more regularly. We will be stimulated to know God better through prayer. We will be moved…
Praying the Psalms: 127
A SONG OF ASCENTS. OF SOLOMON.Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil;for he gives to his beloved sleep.Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of…
Praying the Psalms: Psalm 124
A SONG OF ASCENTS. OF DAVID.If it had not been the LORD who was on our side— let Israel now say—if it had not been the LORD who was on our sidewhen people rose up against us,then they would have swallowed us up alive,when their anger was kindled against us;then the flood would have swept us away,the torrent would have gone over us;then over us would have gone the raging waters.Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as…
Prayer Corner: Week of July 4th
Prayer principles from the life of Jeremiah. Prayer is your response to God’s working. God is constantly at work in History, in your life and the lives of those around you. We feel the impact of God’s works in this world and it profoundly effects our spiritual being. How do you spiritually respond to the events in your life? Do you count Them as chance or luck? We should see them as God at work. Through…
Prayer Corner: Week of June 23
Message: “When God makes a promise you can take it to the bank.” Scripture: A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.Proverbs 14: 30. Devotion: “The goodness of God” Wait with a heart that is patient for the goodness of God to prevail, for Never do our prayers go unanswered and His mercy and love never fail. Psalm 37;7, Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Today call to…
Praying the Psalms: 122
A SONG OF ASCENTS. OF DAVID.I was glad when they said to me,“Let us go to the house of the LORD!”Our feet have been standingwithin your gates, O Jerusalem!Jerusalem— built as a citythat is bound firmly together,to which the tribes go up,the tribes of the LORD,as was decreed for Israel,to give thanks to the name of the LORD.There thrones for judgement were set,the thrones of the house of David.Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!“May they be secure who love you!Peace…
Praying the Psalms: Psalm 120
A SONG OF ASCENTS.In my distress I called to the LORD,and he answered me.Deliver me, O LORD, from lying lips,from a deceitful tongue.What shall be given to you,and what more shall be done to you,you deceitful tongue?A warrior’s sharp arrows,with glowing coals of the broom tree!Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech,that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!Too long have I had my dwellingamong those who hate peace.I am for peace,but when I speak, they are for war!…
Prayer Corner: Week of June 16th
Message: When God makes a promise, you can take it to the bank…… His promises never fail. We all have troubles from time to time. No one escapes this aspect of Life. What do we do when we feel a heavy burden ? Turn to God! He has The answer. Prayer, and leaning on our Heavenly Father. Oh Lord, you see how great my troubles are. So heavy that I just can’t Carry them. We may…
Prayer Corner
Message: Christ gives the light, and has ordained that every ray of it is to Reflect something for God. Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 9: 14,15, And in their prayers for you their Hearts will go out to you, because or the surpassing grace God has Given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Devotion: “God’s children We undergo a variety of experiences as God’s children. Today your Heart is a place of sacrifice, tomorrow a battlefield. In…
Praying the Psalms: Psalm 110
A PSALM OF DAVID.The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand,until I make your enemies your footstool.”The LORD sends forth from Zion your mighty sceptre.Rule in the midst of your enemies!Your people will offer themselves freelyon the day of your power, in holy garments;from the womb of the morning,the dew of your youth will be yours.The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind.“You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”The Lord is at…
Praying the Psalms: Psalm 109
TO THE CHOIRMASTER. A PSALM OF DAVID.Be not silent, O God of my praise!For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me,speaking against me with lying tongues.They encircle me with words of hate,and attack me without cause.In return for my love they accuse me,but I give myself to prayer.So they reward me evil for good,and hatred for my love.Appoint a wicked man against him;let an accuser stand at his right hand.When he is tried, let him come forth guilty;let his…