Psalm 40 is a psalm of total dedication and petition. It is also quoted in the New Testament as a Messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus.
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Names of God – El Olam
Definition El Olam This name of God is a combination of the word El, which means God, and Olam. Olam means “long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world.” (lexiconcordance.com) When combined we have the name “The Eternal God.” El Olam occurs in Genesis 21:33: Abraham planted a tamarisk tree […]
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By Paths As Yet Untrodden – Lutheran Book of Worship
Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our […]
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Psalm 37 – Do Not Fret
Do you sometimes worry that evil men will flourish? Do you ever feel like there is no reward for righteous behavior? Psalm 37 addresses this fear and reminds us that the wicked will vanish and the righteous will be rewarded.
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Every Act of My Life Be an Act of Worship – A.W. Tozer
Lord, I would trust Thee completely; I would be altogether Thine; I would exalt Thee above all. I desire that I may feel no sense of possessing anything outside of Thee. I want constantly to be aware of Thy overshadowing presence and to hear Thy speaking voice. I long to live in restful sincerity of […]
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Psalm 33 – Blessed Is the Nation Whose God is the Lord
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord… Psalm 33:12 Psalm 33 is a poem about the blessing that comes from trusting in God. The central word, literally, is the word “blessed” or “happy.” In Hebrew there are exactly 80 words before and after it. As is so common in Hebrew poetry this central […]
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I Will Praise You Again – Psalm 42:11
Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God. Psalm 42:11 (CEV)
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