Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 61

Confidence in God’s Protection To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David 1 Hear my cry, O God;Listen to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is overwhelmed and weak;Lead me to the rock that is higher than I [a rock that isContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 61”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 23 (CJB)

(0) A psalm of David: (1) Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing. 2 He has me lie down in grassy pastures,He leads me by quiet water, 3 He restores my inner person. He guides me in right paths for the sake of His own name. 4 Even if I pass through death-dark ravines,I will fear no disaster; for You areContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 23 (CJB)”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 142

Prayer for Help in Trouble A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David; when he was in the cave. A Prayer. 1 I cry aloud with my voice to the LORD;I make supplication with my voice to the LORD. 2 I pour out my complaint before Him;I declare my trouble before Him. 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed and  weak withinContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 142”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 139

God’s Omnipresence and Omniscience To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David 1 O Lord, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do];You understand my thought from afar. 3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down,And You are intimatelyContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 139”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Colossians 1

1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah), by the will of God, and Timothy [our] brother, 2 To the saints (the consecrated people of God) and [a]believing and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace (spiritual favor and blessing) to you and [heart] peace from God our Father. 3 We [b]continually give thanks to GodContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Colossians 1”

Thursday Morning Scripture – 2 Timothy 2:14-26

An Unashamed Workman 14 Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen.  15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason toContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – 2 Timothy 2:14-26”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 16

The LORD, the Psalmist’s Portion in Life and Deliverer in Death. A [a]Mikhtam of David [probably intended to record memorable thoughts]. 1 Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge. 2 I said to the LORD, “You are my LORD; I have no good besides You.”Continue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 16”