My Shield

The Lord is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him. Psalm 28:7 (AMP) We wait [expectantly] for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. Psalm 33:20Continue reading “My Shield”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2021) – Psalm 3

Morning Prayer of Trust in God. A Psalm of David. When he fled from Absalom his son. 1 O Lord, how my enemies have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2 Many are saying of me, “There is no help [no salvation] for him in God.” [a]Selah. 3 But You, O Lord, are aContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2021) – Psalm 3”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2021) – Psalm 2

The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed. 1 Why are the [a]nations in an [b]uproar [in turmoil against God], and why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand; and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah,Continue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2021) – Psalm 2”

Thinking out LOUD – Grief

A fortnight ago, I lost my grandad. He was almost 97 years old. It would have been his birthday on Thursday 16th December. Many condolences were received, but some thought it ok for the first thing to be said that he lived to a good age. That may be so but, it doesn’t replace theContinue reading “Thinking out LOUD – Grief”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2021) – Psalm 1

Book One The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 1 [a]Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of [b]scoffers (ridiculers). 2 But hisContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2021) – Psalm 1”

Christ-centred Living

Whoever finds his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity]. Matthew 10:39 (AMP) And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children orContinue reading “Christ-centred Living”

Tuesday Morning Prayer (Wk44/2021)

Almighty Father, I give You all glory, honour, thanks and praise. I thank You for waking me up in my right mind and ready to face another day: a day which I know is where You are the Author and Finisher, so I put all trust in You. Today, as I observe this week unfold,Continue reading “Tuesday Morning Prayer (Wk44/2021)”