Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Psalms For Psalms- Day 27

As a lighting guy, I love seeing the contrast that the Bible has between light and darkness. Simply stated, nothing outlasts darkness. Light has won. Jesus is King on the throne who has defeated death itself.
Do we forget this truth? Has The Light shined through us into our lives in our every day life?

My prayer is that we can approach the throne of Grace confidently, knowing that Christ has gone before us and paved the way for us, because of His deep, rich, vast love for us. How sweet it is that our Father loves us more than we could ever imagine 

Psalms 27- Better Than The Morning Dew

When God is my light and salvation
Whom shall I fear?
Will evil men overtake me?
Not when my God is near!

My heart is confident in Christ
Nothing compares to Him
Let me dwell in Your sanctuary
When things seem dim

Gaze Your eyes to me Father
That You might take me in
Guard my heart Lord
Keep me away from sin 

Teach me Your ways God
For I will not lose heart
Trusting in You
From the very start

Wake us up Lord
We need you now
To look upon Your beauty
Gazing at Your brow 

Your love is deeper than I can imagine
Wider than the ocean blue
How sweet is His precious Grace
Better than the morning dew


Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Psalms For Psalms - Day 26

In my many years of running, it was a 365 day relentless pursuit towards being better. Every ounce of my heart and soul was poured out into being the best runner I could be. 

I think about that now as a husband and father. Am I pouring out myself sacrificially for them in the way I did for running? 

Often times I miss the mark. But pursuing righteousness and integrity is something always worth pursuing. Day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute, we can honor God.

God, help me pursue excellence and righteousness in everything I do. Help myself and friends pursue You with our whole heart like Jeremiah 29:13 talks about. Help us keep running the Straight Race after You.

Psalms 26- Relentless Pursuit

I’ve run many miles
Chasing integrity with my strides
Prove me and try me God
For You have been my Guide

When I run, I feel your pleasure
My eyes are fixed on Your Faithfulness
I hurry away from evil men
Pushing aside those You do not bless

With loud shouts I proclaim You
Stopping everyone to hear
Your deeds are worth sharing
God of Jacob, in You I fear

Every mile is harder than the first
Yet, I’ll never stop pursuing what’s right
Be gracious to me Father
I’ll never leave Your sight

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Psalms For Psalms- Day 25

 This morning, I was guiding my daughter, Merritt around the house. She had a little cart she was pushing, and I was pulling out large objects in her way as she moved along so she wouldn’t get stuck. 

And it struck me… Our Father does the same thing for us. We are pushing our little cart in life along… and He protects us, shows us the right way to go, and guides us towards Him. 

Father, You are the Good Father who cares for us better than we care for our own children. Thank you for loving us when we live in ways that don’t deserve unending love. 

Psalms 25- Trust

Like a runner crossing the finish line
I’ve given my everything to You
Every ounce of my heart and soul
I trust You through and through 

I want to know Your ways Father
Show me the trails you’ve trodden
Guide me through each rock and pebble 
Lead me so my faith may broaden

Why do certain things last forever?
Usually, it’s because they are good
Your steadfast love has lasted an eternity
Caring for sinners more than we ever could

God is the Great Teacher
Stopping for each child
When others would be frustrated
You simply laughed and smiled

What is this great love?
Friendship with a King?
You make known to us Your Covenant
That is why we sing


Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Psalms For Psalms- Day 24

 Friends, 

As I read Psalms 24, I think of the mountain of life. Its crags can be jagged and tiring, but our Lord and Savior leads the way. He gives us the route we need to follow through His Word and through His people, and shines His light in dark paths. When we are tired, He holds us up. Every foothold in life, God has perfectly ordained and fashioned for us. Think about that…! My heart is filled with gratitude for all Christ has done for us.

May we continue to be thankful for the footholds of rest God has provided for us in our lives in our climb to His Holy mountain. 

Psalms 24- Footholds of Rest

You made everything on this earth
The very ground I stand on
You make perfectly and wonderfully 
An artist whose work is beautifully drawn

I stare across the vast ocean
Straining my eyes to see
My mind cannot comprehend
The Creator’s masterful beauty

As I climb up the mountain of God
You are the foothold where my feet rest
In You I am blameless and holy 
I count myself supremely blessed

Purity never comes easy to me
My past is filled with grime
But You make me clean
Fixing my heart every single time

We stand confidently before the King
Knowing we have a relationship with You
May we worship in Your presence 
Declaring what is true

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Psalms For Psalms- Day 23

God, in His kindness and graciousness, continues to point out new things in His Word to me every day. 

All He asks is that we come to His stream, His Word and sit with Him. 

Psalm 23 hits hard in both rest and grief. I am drawn by the imagery of still streams and quiet water. Yet, I think about my two children in heaven who have gone through the “Shadow of Death” 

To know that God walks with us in both the quiet and the difficult moments gives me strength. To know there will be heavenly restoration is a beautiful reflection. 

This is my cry and prayer. Lord, may I sit and dwell beside You forever. May Your words cling to my heart as we stride through this race of life, together. 

Psalms 23- Sit In His Stream

God shepherds His people to safety
A compass on the open seas
Light in the overwhelming darkness
Lying with You, all worries cease 

With God we shall never want
He satisfies our longings
Sweetness on our lips
Christ gives us true belonging

In life, we try to race
But with Christ, we rest
Fold your hands, close your eyes
Our Father knows what’s best

Like broken clockwork toys
Our hearts need mending
Christ fixes our parts
His care is unending 

Death comes surely
But our Savior is surer 
Give us peace Lord
Help us pursue what’s purer

When God provides
His table is flowing
Would we sit in Your stream
Living in Your Grace bestowing

Monday, June 23, 2025

Psalms For Psalms Day 22

God, thank You for being my hiding place. When all seems lost, I know I can run to your arms. 

I know You are good even when I don’t see it. 

Your Majesty and beauty goes before me. I see it in the ocean, the grains of sand. Your depth goes beyond all knowledge and wisdom. I trust in You and love You, Great and Wonderful God.

Psalms 22- Resting in Your Cleft

Like a resounding drum
So my cries are to You
The waves beating on the shore
I cry until I am blue

Despite my groans, I still trust
Holy God, You rescue me
From generation to generation You never fail
Your deliverance is what we see

Holy Holy Holy I sing
You are all I’ve got left
I stand and proclaim You
Resting in Your cleft

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Psalms for Psalms- Day 21

 Psalm 21- Majestic Ruler on High

On earth a king is mighty 

To You he is a lowly man

You bring princes to nothing

Salvation is Your great plan


God, You give us good things 

And hold nothing back

Your presence brings us great joy

Blessings are bestowed without lack


When kings trust the King

All nations stop and see

The Lion, Mighty one of Judah

You are our great Majesty


You nock an arrow for flight

Aimed at all of our foes

All You say is, “Be Still”

And end of all of our woes 


Though man plans against God

He will not succeed 

We thank Him for His steadfast love

His works, and power, and deeds