Psalm 148:13 - Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
     for his name alone is exalted;
     his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Psalm 148 is very recognizable as it is the text on which the song "Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah" is based. It is a beautiful psalm of praise!

Lord, thank you for the gift of the Psalms, songs the ancient Israelites sang to you. Thank you for inspiring songs to be lifted from these texts for us to sing today. Amen.



https://hymnary.org/hymn/TH1990/page/114

Psalm 119:105 - Faithfulness

Your word is a lamp for my feet,
     a light on my path.

This is one of those familiar verses (probably due to the Amy Grant song) and now we know where this verse is found. There are so many gems throughout the 119th Psalm. I am really enjoying going through each of the sections of this long chapter. This sections focuses on being faithful to the word, though all of life's paths, no matter how difficult.

Lord, thank you for the light of your word. Please help us to remain faithful on life's path. Amen.

Psalm 11:1 - Take refuge in the Lord

In the Lord I take refuge.
     How then can you say to me:
     “Flee like a bird to your mountain.

When I read this verse I was struck by the beauty of the phrase "Flee like a bird to your mountain," the I remembered the hymn with this title. I read the hymn and I think this verse and hymn don't really match up. The hymn is beautiful and has a good message, but in this verse, David is upset because of this statement and the two following verses. David plans to take refuge in the Lord, not retreat as he is being counseled to do,

Lord, thank you for offering us a place of refuge. Help us to trust in you always and not flee when things get difficult. Amen.

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Psalm 8:9 - Scriptures in Song

Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

I love it when I am reading scripture and I come across a verse which is featured in a song I love. I have shared a YouTube video with of the song with lyrics.

Oh Lord, Our Lord Video

Lord, thank you for music. Please let us use our musical abilities to praise your name. Amen.

What is your favorite song?

A few days ago, someone asked me, "What is your favorite song?" That was a hard question for me. I thought about it for a week or so before I answered. When I start singing in my head the first song is usually "Oh God, you are my God" (Step by Step), then "This is the day", then "Psalm 95", then sometimes "The Mountain Song" (Oh Lord, I need a mountain to climb on), and last sometimes "Thank You Lord.". I realize that is more than one song, more like Crystal's Medley. :)

Lord, thank you for the opportunity to praise you in song. What a beautiful way to worship you! Amen.

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

Refrain:
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.

When my feeble life is o’er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.

I have heard this song three times in the last 2 days in 3 completely different circumstances. When things come in threes I pay attention because sometimes its God talking to me.

I like to think of Jesus as by my side. He's a friend and a brother. Someone I can hold hands with and talk to. The Spirit is inside of me. He guides me and directs the way I respond to things. And if I let him he will completely take over when he needs to. God the Father is everywhere. He is omnipotent and knows everything and can see my entire life like a huge rolodex before him. He sees the big picture and knows how the game ends.

Lord,  with my Savior by my side, the spirit inside, and you on the outside, I am completely covered. I am surrounded by you and I have nothing to fear. Amen.