And in those times there was no peace to the one who went out, nor to the one who came in, but great turmoil was on all the inhabitants of the land. 2 Chronicles 15: 5, NRSV.  Dear God, we come into Your presence to ask You to teach us Your will, as we study Your Word. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. This was a time of "peace-less-ness." The Word of God says that "great turmoil was on all the inhabitants of the land." Everyone was in a state of commotion, and unrest. It was a time of...

In God we boast all day long, and praise your name forever. Psalm 44: 8, NKJV. Dear God, please teach us, as we come into Your presence, how we may open our mouths wide and testify of You. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Yesterday we meditated upon the necessity of keeping watch over our mouth. We saw how dangerous it can be to open our mouths indiscreetly, without considering the effect our words might have on others, and what reaction they might produce. Unfortunately, we saw how speaking, without first considering the possible effects of his words, cost...

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. Proverbs 13: 3. Dear God, we look forward to what you will say to us as we study Your Word today. In the name of Jesus we give You thanks. Amen. We have studied, on different occasions, about the importance of our words. We know that our words have an influence for good or for evil; for life or for death.  We have also seen that the words of the speaker have an influence upon him or her (self), as much as on...

"Oh that you would hide me in the grave, that you would conceal me until your wrath is past, that you would appoint me a set time,  and remember me!  Job 14: 13. Heavenly Father, We thank You for Your goodness. We ask You to become our teacher in this hour, as we deal with one of life's hard questions; for Christ's sake. Amen. Our text for today sounds like a death wish, doesn't it? I believe that it takes an experience above, and beyond, the ordinary, to make us actually wish for death. Usually, human beings will hold on to life with everything they have,...

But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?” He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How...

But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?” He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How...

But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, "I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?" He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, "Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How...

But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, "I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?" He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, "Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How...

Now I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power.  Give victory to our king, O LORD! Answer our cry for help. Psalm 20: 6-9, NLT.  Heavenly Father, as we approach the mercy seat today, we do it with great humility. We are aware of the great God and King that You are. We need a word from You today, as we enter Your study. In the blessed name of Jesus we pray. Amen and Amen. Today we will be continuing with our study on Psalm...

In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings.  Interlude  May he grant your heart's desires and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy when we hear of all your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers. Psalm 20: 1-5, NLT. Dear God, we...