IIWAC: Psalm 40
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my…
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IIWAC: Psalm 39
I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.” Anything he does out of step may be used against him later. 2 So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good.…
IIWAC: Psalm 38
Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. 4 My…
IIWAC: Psalm 37
Do not fret because of those who are evil But it’s so easy… or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Sometimes it can seem that I would wither first. 3 Trust in the Lord…
IIWAC: Psalm 36
I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b] There is no fear of God before their eyes. People may think that statement is a characteristic of individual strength and independence. However, this would be a very bad thing. 2 In their own eyes they…
IIWAC: Psalm 35
Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. 3 Brandish spear and javelin[a] against those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.” 4 May those who seek my life be disgraced…
IIWAC: Psalm 34
I will extol the Lord at all times; verb: extol; 3rd person present: extols; past tense: extolled; past participle: extolled; gerund or present participle: extolling praise enthusiastically. “he extolled the virtues of spending time outdoors” That would take a fair amount of energy. his praise will always be on…
IIWAC PAUSE: One Year
Today marks one year since I started this series. People often say you can read through the Bible in one year. This is true, but if you’re also writing about your esperiences at the same time, that can take a little longer. I’m about half way through at this point. …
IIWAC: Psalm 33
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. 4 For the word of the Lord is right…
IIWAC: Psalm 32
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. That’s a good thing for David, me, and even you. Yes, I’m breaking the fourth wall again. I…