Job 35-37 Psalm 143

I think we've all been in places like this Psalm, where we are just crying out to God, desperate for answers and guidance. There's some comfort in knowing we aren't alone in that. Some comfort in knowing that 'heroes of the faith' get desperate, too. Some comfort knowing that getting tired, feeling lost, even doubting, … Continue reading Job 35-37 Psalm 143 →

Hosea 6-10 Psalm 123

Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, for we have had more than enough of contempt. This kind of hits home today. I feel like our world is just so full of contempt. Plenty for the church, but just in general, really. I'm super behind on this reading journey, on this blog. … Continue reading Hosea 6-10 Psalm 123 →

1 Samuel 15-17 Psalm 82

I don’t really want to discuss David and Goliath. It’s one of the best known stories in the Bible. There’s some dispute over how tall Goliath really was, but I don’t think it really matters. However tall the man was, the Israelites were all afraid of him, everyone except David who just didn’t get it. … Continue reading 1 Samuel 15-17 Psalm 82 →

Judges 9-12 Psalm 73

“Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” The author admits to not being pure of heart. He admits to being … Continue reading Judges 9-12 Psalm 73 →

Leviticus 5-7 Psalm 31

I considered writing something about the provision for the priests through the sacrifices, but to be honest, that doesn’t feel quite right, so I’m going to step over to the Psalms. I haven’t written about any of the Psalms yet, even though most of my lettering has been from the daily Psalm. I didn’t even … Continue reading Leviticus 5-7 Psalm 31 →