Psalm 37

Scripture Take delight in the LORD and He will give you your heart’s desires. ~Psalm 37:4, NLT Quote The stars may fall from heaven but the word of God will stand and all its promises and prophecies will be fulfilled. ~J.I. Packer Psalm 37 is special to me. The Lord providentially guided me to this…

Depravity

  Scripture Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. ~Psalm 36:1, NLT Quote When man loses his fear of God, he starts to lose everything else that is important to good conduct and character. ~Warren W. Wiersbe The first four verses of Psalm 36 is…

Praying For Your Enemies

Scripture O LORD, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. ~Psalm 35:1, NLT Quote If the man who stands over my body says, “Here lies Dr. Lee and he didn’t have a single enemy.” I am going to raise up from my casket and point at him and say, “Sir, you…

The Balm of Gilead

Scripture The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.  ~Psalm 34:18 Quote In prayer, we act like men. In praise, we act like angels. ~Thomas Watson Gilead was famous for it’s healing oil or balm. The young buds of balsam poplar trees secrete a powerfully aromatic and healing resin…