Psalms For Psalms- Day 78

Psalms 78- Godly Heritage (part 1)

When I was a child

My parents sat me on their knee

And told me of Your Goodness

And all that You have done for me

Lord, may we never keep you from our children!

May they see Your countless Grace!

That they might rest in the Father

And see You face to face!

How glorious are Your deeds

How precious is Your tender care

Would everyone find You Jesus

Give us strength to share

Thank You for Godly heritage!

For family that follows You

Jesus, I long for You daily

Help me seek what is true

Words can be written

Speeches can be made

Lord, may my life be more than that

Running after You until my head is laid 

Psalms For Psalms- Day 77

Psalms 77- You Never Forsake Your People!

Like a child that is in trouble 

I cry out for God to hear

He gives heed to my sorrows 

His presence draws near

When I reflect back 

On days of old

I think of my song in the night 

And the stories I’ve been told 

Didn’t God promise His Love? 

Has this all come to an end?

Where is Your graciousness?

I thought You were a friend 

But then Isaiah 41 came to mind

And Your mighty right hand 

For surely You have never forsaken Your people!

You have always dwelled in the land!

The waters and seas shudder at Your sight

The deep trembles at Your name!

You lead us like a flock 

Forever we will give You fame!

Psalms For Psalms- Day 76

Psalms 76- In You We Must Draw Near

Your name is known 

To the ends of the earth

More majestic than the mountains

Whose words give the land birth

How precious is your dwelling place!

Sanctuary to feed my soul

Where man can come and rest

Surely only Jesus can make us whole!

When Your anger is stirred

Evil crumbles and lays still

Who can stand before You?

All the earth bends at Your will

In dark days we trust in God

Mighty One whom we fear

Yours is the victory forever

In You we must draw near

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Psalms 75- Thank You God For All Your Deeds!

Thank you God for all Your deeds!

Your presence is a gift

You judge the earth with fairness

Working hard and swift

All the earth will praise You

Everyone will stand before the King

I pray we would be ready

For You are worth everything 

Psalms For Psalms- Day 74

Psalms 74- Remember Your Covenant God

Why do You cast us off God?

We are like sailors that have shipped away

With no clear direction in sight 

We are strangers that have swayed

Redeem us oh Lord

Remember our heritage of old 

For we are Your cherished flock

Draw us back into Your fold 

Our enemies roar in Your sanctuary 

Tearing it to pieces 

They bring Your Holy place to the ground

Burning everything without ceasing

There are no prophets of God

To hear Your Word

How long must we wait Lord?

Surely Your heart must be stirred?

You are the King of my fathers

The One who divided the seas

Giving salvation to the earth

Saving people like me

Thank you Lord for all You have done

For making the day, night, and sun

Remember Your covenant with us

Arise God and defend Your sons!

Psalms For Psalms- Day 73

Today is my birthday.

As I reflect on 33 years of life, here are some reflections that I have thought were true:

I thought that I could find life in:

Sports

Girls

Relationships

Reputation

Pornography

Owning things

Getting Married

Having Kids

But as I chased those things, I kept coming up empty. I was successful in athletics, had girlfriends, great friends, was the "good guy", looked at pictures of hot girls often, and had everything I could possibly want. 

Even though I got all of those things, nothing could satisfy my heart. I had a huge whole in my life that only God could fill.

Once I gave my life to Christ, my life changed forever. Running after Christ has been the best decision I've ever made.

Here is what is true now that I am following Christ:

I am secure in Christ

My eternity is set

I have hope in something much greater than any "thing" on the planet

I can use sports to glorify Christ instead of myself

I can use my work to glorify Christ instead of myself

My marriage is sweeter following Jesus

I am a better husband following Jesus

I am a better friend following Jesu

I have peace

God satisfies my heart

I'm reminded of Psalms 37:25-29

"I was young and now am old

Yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken

Or their children begging for bread

He is ever lending generously,

and his children become a blessing

Turn Away from evil and do good

So shall you dwell forever

For the Lord loves justice

He will not forsake His saints

They are preserved forever

but the children of the wicked shall be cut off

The righteous shall inherit the land, 

and dwell upon it forever.

God is worth it today, and will be forever.

I pray that I would continue to run the Straight Race after Christ, every day of my life!

Psalms 73- I Have Not Sought The Lord In Vain

Yet God is Good

Even when my ways stumble

I get envious of others

God, keep my heart humble

Why do the wicked succeed?

Their lives look fun

They increase in riches

And play in the sun

They wear pride like a jewel

Violence wraps them like a blanket

Their mouths set against heaven

While they enjoy their banquets

My heart was bitter towards God

When you knocked on the doors of my heart

I wanted nothing to do with You

Yet Your love made me whole!

When I look at these 33 years,

I have not sought the Lord in vain

You are worth it God!

I trust in Your reign

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Psalms 71- Continually I Praise You

One fact remains true

I am lost and need saving 

Deliver from evil Father

It’s You my soul is craving 

God You are my hope

My one good thing

Be my rock of refuge 

To You I do sing

Before I was born

Your care was upon me

You know our inner frame

I speak praises ever before Thee

Do not forsake me 

When my strength is spent

May the wicked be put to shame

Let me dwell in Your tent

In both my youth and days of wisdom

You’ve shown me wonderful deeds

Continually I praise You

For all the world To heed