Protect the Bookends of Your Day

Psalm 63:6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches What is the first thing on your mind in the morning and the last thing on your mind at night. Maybe you don’t see any pattern or maybe you can’t even recall what is on your mind at...

Remembering God

Psalm 59:17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy How good is your memory? Some people can remember everything that has ever happened, but what they remember is all the bad that has happened and nothing good. What...

Where a Friend Is an Enemy

Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved I think most men have thought about what they would do if a threat suddenly presented itself in their home, place of work, or wherever they were. Most...

Singing Praises with Understanding

Psalm 47:7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding You have probably heard someone say, “Well, praise the Lord!” That is a good thing to say. We ought to praise the Lord. Now, should praising the Lord be automatic. Yes, I think if you...

Accounting for God in Your Future

Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry Most of the time you can only see humor, irony, or profundity if you are paying attention. So many times, we see someone who may be deadpan or understated and totally miss what is...