Tag Archives: Psalms

First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 32

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! (Psalm 32:1, NLT) The dry sand blasts my face again as another icy gust of wind whips around me in a frenzy.  I clamp my eyes shut, … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 31

O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. (Psalm 31:1, NLT) Disgrace. Humiliation. Contempt. Shame.  What ever we label it. We really don’t like those words. … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 30

I will exalt you, lord, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me. (Psalm 30:1, NLT) The enemy’s greatest tool in my life is my own self talk.  That point where I take my eyes … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 29

Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. (Psalm 29:1, NLT) Many of the Psalms speak to the broad spectrum of creation, prompting everything to give honor to the Lord. Mountains. Oceans. Sea creatures. Trees. … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 28

I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die. (Psalm 28:1, NLT) Really? That’s quite the audacious prayer. Who is this? … Continue reading

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