Tag Archives: Psalms

First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 71

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Jill English Johnston

Lord, I have come to you for protection;     never let me be defeated! Psalm 71:1 (GNT) Let us hope in God’s protection. So many things in our lives can defeat us. We can be cruising along, enjoying life, when Bam! … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 70

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Save me, O God!     Lord, help me now! Psalm 70:1 (GNT) The cry of our heart. Sometimes, we find ourselves on the bottom looking up.  We long to be free. Free from whatever holds us down. Free from the shackles … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 68

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Arise, O God, and scatter all your enemies! Chase them away! Psalm 68:1 (TLB) Arise O God. May that be our headline, rather than the headlines that horrify us lately: Gunman opens fire… Mass shooting… Terror strikes… It seems like one … Continue reading →

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Another Response

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

“The angel of Adonai appeared… and said, “You valiant hero! The Lord is with you!” Judges 6:12 CJB Gideon was an obscure nobody living in a time of oppression, suffering and evil, his homeland occupied by an enemy. Life was … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 67

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

God, be gracious to us, and bless us.  May he make his face shine toward us. (selah) Psalm 67:1 (CJB) This last week has been quite cloudy, reminding me of the predominately cloudy days of my childhood, growing up near … Continue reading →

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