Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. (Psalm 73:23-25) “A NEW CHAPTER” Today is a day we get to turn the...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 67 – Praying into the “so that”
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him. (Psalm 67:1-2, 6-7)...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 72 – A Good King
Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness.May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. (Psalm 72:1-2) A Good King Back when my oldest son was in college, I had the distinct privilege of being invited out for coffee on three separate occasions by three of...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 71 – When I Am Old
From birth, I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you. I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long. Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone....