Friday, 27 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 27:4

One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27:4 NIV).

What better place is there than being in the presence of the Lord. Basking in His glory, can not be compared to anything. No palace, mansion or island paradise can bring this kind of joy.

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 25:1

In you, Lord my God,
I put my trust. (Psalm 25:1 NIV)

We can trust God in and with everything. When we give all that we are to Him, He will be faithful and keep His promises concerning us.

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1 NIV)

When we look around we're reminded of God's glory. Everything we see shows us how great He is.

Saturday, 14 July 2012

Proverb of the Day: Proverbs 14:30

A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones. (Proverbs 14:30 NIV)

When we are envious of others it builds up bitterness within. But when we can look upon others and feel happy about their achievements, there is an inner peace because we understand that we all have our own portion of blessings and should rejoice at each one, even when they are not ours.

Friday, 13 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 12:6

And the words of the Lord are flawless,
like silver purified in a crucible,
like gold refined seven times. (Psalm 12:6 NIV)

We can trust that every word God says us true. His words are purer than silver or gold. He is a faithful God who will do what He says He will do. No word of a lie can come from His lips, not even so called 'White Lies'. Trust in Him.

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 11:1

In the Lord I take refuge.
How then can you say to me:
"Flee like a bird to your mountain. (Psalm 11:1 NIV)

God is our shelter, He is out strong tower. In times of trouble we can find rest and peace in Him. There is no need for us to try and run away from the situation, because God will see us through.

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 10:14

But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted;
you consider their grief and take it in hand.
The victims commit themselves to you;
you are the helper of the fatherless. (Psalm 10:14 NIV)

God hears our cries, He knows when we are in need. He gives us the grace to get through every and any situation. To the fatherless He is a father, to the motherless He is a mother. God is to each one of us all that we need. We should commit ourselves to God, because He has already committed Himself to us.

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 8:8

He rules the world in righteousness
and judges the peoples with equity. (Psalm 9:8 NIV)

God is the perfect judge. He judges fairly, and without partiality. He's not like man who can be influenced, and prejudiced. God doesn't look down on any man or hold another in higher regard. We can feel secure in the knowledge that God is in control.

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 8:4

what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them? (Psalm 8:4 NIV)

God's heart for us goes beyond what we can imagine. We've done nothing to deserve this love. He loves us jut because He loves us.

Sunday, 8 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 7:17

I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;
I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. (Psalm 7:17 NIV)

We are not made righteous because of what we have done or try to do. It is because of God's righteousness and what He has done that we are made righteous. For this reason we should praise His name.

Friday, 6 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 6:10

All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish;
they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame. (Psalm 6:10 NIV).

When God comes to our aid and brings us out of adversity, those who were against us will be left in awe. They will think of all the things they said and thought about us, they will remember how they looked down on us and how they mocked our faith. Everything they planned against us, God will use to lift us up and glorify His name.

Thursday, 5 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (Psalm 5:11 NIV)

When we take refuge in the Lord we know that no harm can come to us. For this reason we should be joyful because nothing that comes out way can bring us down.

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8 NIV).

When we trust in the Lord and put all our hope in Him, there is nothing that we need to be anxious about. He watches over us, He goes before us, He walks by our side, and He comes behind us. We have nothing to fear when we close our eyes because His presence is our shield.