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Tag Archives: Psalm 23:3
The Word of a Donkey
Sunday’s sermon came from Numbers 22, the account of Balaam’s donkey. Balaam, a prophet and seer, failed to see the angel of the Lord blocking his path. The donkey saw and stopped — and for that, Balaam beat her. The … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Balaam, Numbers 22:21-34, Psalm 23:3, talking donkey
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Repent for the Nation
Daniel 9:4-5 (NIV) Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Daniel 9:4-5, Psalm 23:3, repent for the nation, Romans 3:23
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Graduation Gratitude
‘Tis the season for graduations … when students step into the next chapter of their lives. ‘Tis the season for gratitude: parents are grateful their kids reached this milestone, teachers are grateful another class made it through, and students are … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, graduation, gratitude, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 23:3
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Recommitment to the Son of God
Galatians 2:20 (NLT) My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading
Missed Gratitude for Closed Doors
I’ve bumped up against a few closed doors in my adult life: the great job I didn’t get, the cute house we couldn’t buy, the friendship that didn’t work out. Yes, I was disappointed. Psalm 23:3 (NIV) … … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged closed doors, gratitude, Psalm 23:3, right path
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Magnify the Lord, Diminish the Deception
We have an enemy who specializes in deception. Revelation 12:9 (TLV) And the great dragon was thrown down—the ancient serpent, called the devil and satan, who deceives the whole world. More focus on God, less attention to the enemy’s lies. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged magnify the Lord, Psalm 23:3, Revelation 12:9, Satan
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Will What?
“Will” is an interesting word. It can be a noun, as in the will or desire to do something. It can also be a verb: I will. I want. I choose. Will, in Greek, theléma, a noun. Luke 22:42 (NIV) … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 22:42, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 23:3, will
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Fasting: More than Food
“Let the hands fast by being pure from plundering and avarice. Let the feet fast by ceasing from running to unlawful spectacles. Let the eyes fast, being taught never to fix themselves rudely on handsome faces, or to busy themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged fasting, Lent, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 23:3, St. John Chrysostom
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Finding the Way
I like to think I do the right things, the right way. But all too often, I am wrong. There’s only one right way. John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to … Continue reading
God’s Goads and the Devil’s Darts
You feel a heart-stab. Beware … it may not be coming from God. Ephesians 6:16 (ESV) In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 6:16, flaming darts, goads, Psalm 23:3
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