Category: Blogging Through Psalms
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Psalm 9: Giving thanks and recounting blessings
Oh, it sure feels early this morning. Last night I was up pretty late working on a few documents for my business. We are moving towards partnering with another company and I had lots of deadlines for some exciting things which I learned of yesterday and which also were yesterday. And so I buckled down…
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Psalm 8: Belt out those praises, y’all
Good morning and happy Tuesday to you. It’s a short school week, which I know my kids are diggin.’ Maybe they are even thanking God for that gift… I’m not really sure. I’ll ask them on our drive to school. It’s the thanking of all those things, big and little, which I think are the right…
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Psalm 7: Thank you!!
Happy Labor Day! I hope you are enjoying the day at a relaxing pace or, as a lady at the airport told me she would be doing, enjoying holiday pay. This morning I had trouble with the reading as I don’t often feel like I have enemies circling me, attacking. Because of this I felt I didn’t have that…
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Psalm 6: Back off, bad guys, He’s in my corner
I love holiday weekends. It is Sunday, but we get a ‘bonus Sunday’ this weekend, which makes it even better. Last night, when my daughter went to bed, she said she wanted to get to sleep quickly so she could wake up today as she is having friend over to spend the night. Yesterday she was…
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Psalm 5: He meets me as I offer a sacrifice of my time
Happy Saturday! I was happy to arrive back home late last night after a couple of days of business travel. This morning I’ve only seen one of my children. He’s off to a cross-country meet. The other two are still sound asleep so the house is pretty quiet right now, except for the three kittens…
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Psalm 4: He will give me peace
Good morning. I’m still in California for a few more meetings later today. Yesterday’s meetings were very insightful and I can only imagine today’s will be, as well. It’s been fantastic to see the advisors God has placed in my life. They have come after a lot of hard work. Getting here has been absolutely…
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Psalm 3: He’s my shield and refresher
Good morning! I’m in the Pacific time zone today, so my post is going up a tad later than is typical. I’m traveling for business and have some very encouraging meetings lined up for today and tomorrow. I decided to check out Psalm 3 today and it had some great reassurance for me.
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Psalm 92: Those who follow Him will flourish. Praise Him!
Last night I found a note in the Bible I used in middle school through college that said “I ❤️ Psalm 92!” I’m pretty sure the note was written in 8th grade, as it was on the back of a printout of Bible verses I had typed up for my friend Andrea at…
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Psalms 1: He will make me strong
I have been wondering and praying about what to use as my next SOAP reading and devotional plan after finishing Proverbs in August. I still do not have that answer and a full-fledged reading plan, but I’m listening to find out what He might have in store for me. This morning I was pulled to…
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Psalms SOAP: A birthday ‘card’ from God
Day 56 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 138-140 Scripture: Psalm 139: 13-14 13For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14Ipraise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Observation: The Lord created me completely and…
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Psalms SOAP: What are your idols?
Day 55 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 135-137 Scripture: Psalm 135: 5 and 15 Psalm 135:5 I know that the Lord is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. Pslams 135: 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. Observation: God…
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Psalms SOAP: He forgives… I should, too
Day 53 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 130-134 Scripture: Psalm 3-4 3If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. Observation: We would all be in big trouble if the Lord kept a record of all…
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Psalms SOAP: I don’t want to build in vain!
Today’s Reading: Psalms 125-129 Scripture: Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its buildier build in vain. Observation: Unless you are following God’s plan, your work will not bear true fruit. Application: I want to do so much and often I feel as though I am overwhelmed and working so hard yet getting nothing…
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Psalms SOAP: Teach me your laws
Today’s Reading: Psalm 119: 72-128 Scripture: Psalm 119: 108 Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Observation: Please hear how much I love you and show me the right way to live. Application: It is amazing to me that the Creator of the universe really cares what each…
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Psalms SOAP: Have no fear
Day 46 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 110-113 (Thanks, Ruth in the Desert, for your great reading schedule!) Scripture: Psalm 112: 7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Observation: He who trusts in the Lord will have an eternal perspective and…
