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...
But the Lord shall endure forever. Psalm 9:7** She sinks her feet into the sand which holds the ocean deep and You speak forever. Her maiden beach walk and You say to my spirit there is so much more to come. Like the sands on the beach or the waters that seem to crawl...
