By: Amber McEwen “Not my will, but Thine be done,” is a hard prayer to pray. Aligning our will with God’s will is not always the easiest thing in the world to do. And sometimes just being okay with whatever He desires for our life can shake us down to our very core. But what… Continue Reading
Psalm 126 Restore Our Fortunes, O LORD A Song of Ascents. 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD… Continue Reading
Psalm 125 The LORD Surrounds His People A Song of Ascents. 1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore. 3For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the… Continue Reading
Psalm 124 Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD A Song of Ascents. Of David. 1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side— let Israel now say— 2if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us, 3then they would… Continue Reading
Psalm 123 Our Eyes Look to the LORD Our God A Song of Ascents. 1To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! 2Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so… Continue Reading
Psalm 122 Let Us Go to the House of the LORD A Song of Ascents. Of David. 1I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” 2Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3Jerusalem— built as a city that is bound firmly together, 4to… Continue Reading
salm 121 My Help Comes from the LORD A Song of Ascents. 1I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4Behold, he… Continue Reading
By: Amber McEwen I started reading through the book of Luke this week. I haven’t gotten past chapter 1! It’s been very interesting, contrasting the differences between Zechariah’s reaction to being told that his wife would conceive in advanced years, and Mary’s reaction to being told that she would conceive while still a virgin. One… Continue Reading
Psalm 120 Deliver Me, O LORD A Song of Ascents. 1In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. 2Deliver me, O LORD, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. 3What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue? 4 A warrior’s sharp arrows,… Continue Reading
Psalm 118 His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 1 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast… Continue Reading