And He shall strengthen your heart. Psalm 27:14** Like window shopping, my eyes scan this verse and move on. I’ve been here a hundred times and familiarity means receptivity, right? But today, something new catches my eye. You catch my eye. I pause. Return,...
Lord, I have loved the habitation of Your house, and the place where Your glory dwells. Psalm 26:8** There is one place, safe and holy, that is always available to me. Nothing I have done (or failed to do) keeps me from Your offering. I can climb up into it, into You,...
The king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Psalm 21:1 I am no earthly “king” — in fact, today, I feel like pauper — but Your offer is the same for me. Joy in Your strength. Joy in Your...
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge where their voice is not heard. Psalm 19:1-2** My morning window reveals Your glory. My heart may weigh heavy from the...
I will love you, O Lord, my strength. Psalm 18:1** I choose love, because, today, love is a choice for me. It doesn’t come naturally. In fact all of life’s inertia seems to be pushing me towards a calcified version of me. Inward-gazing looks appealing...
My flesh will rest in hope . . .You will show me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:9, 11** Sometimes the war is loud, and other times it’s subtle. My flesh cries out fear, my mind...
