Tag Archives: Christian

“I come to you for protection, O my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!” (Psalm 7:1, NLT) I have a confession. I typically do not watch (or read, or listen to) the news. I have my reasons why I do not, … Continue reading →

“Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage.” (Psalm 6:1, NLT) I don’t know about you, but as I parent, I have often lost my cool.  Now that my children are adults (and an almost adult) … Continue reading →

“O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning.” (Psalm 5:1, NLT) Prayer is such an interesting concept.  A mystery, something I don’t completely understand.  Illusive, something I can never fully explore.   And too often, a chore, … Continue reading →

“Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles.  Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” (Psalm 4:1, NLT) When difficulties, struggles, heartache, pain, and loss come, we , like the … Continue reading →

“O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.” (Psalm 3:1, NLT) We have an enemy who seeks to not only make our lives miserable (he is much more destructive than that), but desires to keep us blind, in … Continue reading →