Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.   Psalm 119:18 The Bible, being God’s Word, is a treasure trove of truth and principles for living a life pleasing to Him. Yet, often when we sit down to read it, we have trouble either discerning what the Scripture is saying, or difficulty figuring out how it applies to our lives. I believe one of the reasons for that is our tendency to forget the request found in this verse. Notice David’s simple prayer- “Father, please open my eyes.” The fact is that despite our desire […]

Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” One of the questions that we are continually asking ourselves as Christ-followers is this: what does God want? By that we usually mean- what does He expect from us? How do I make God happy? The mistake we make at this point is presuming that what makes us happy makes God happy. But He is not us; therefore He does not want what we want. So what does He desire? David says that God desires a broken and contrite […]

Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” In the next few years, I will cross the half century mark in my life. Over the last 10 years especially, I have realized that despite my growth and maturity (physically, emotionally and spiritually), I still have many weaknesses. One of the ways in which I struggle is in the area of patience. I am not naturally a patient person. Ever. I always want things to be done, to be right, to be fixed, to be organized, to be neat, to be […]

Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. In this simple sentence, David the psalmist makes a powerful statement about the Word of God. The Scripture, God’s law, is perfect, literally- complete, sound, even healthful. The Word of God is the authority for the Christ-follower in every aspect of life. While it may not directly address every single contingency that a person might face in life, when taken together (and obeyed), all of its principles lead to spiritual, mental and emotional health. On those difficult […]