Can I really escape God?
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
Tag Archives: King David Sayings
Should I beg God?
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness.
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
What is God’s message to us today?
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
“Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day’s work!” ~King David
I hear this clearly. I can count on God. My strength comes straight from God. It is not of my …
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David
I must have a pure heart. Jesus is clear on that. I can’t see God without a pure heart. Is …
“God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.” ~King David
I call on God. I plead with God to listen to me. I don’t just whisper. I shout it out …
“Give us help for the hard task; human help is worthless. In God we’ll do our very best; he’ll flatten the opposition for good.” ~ King David
I love it when friends help. It is always a blessing. But there is always a limit to what can …
“Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones? Do you judge people fairly?” ~King David
God is looking for righteous leaders. I want leaders who know how to speak righteously and know what justice means. …
“I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, ready to sing, ready to raise a tune.” ~King David
King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …
“God, for your sake, help me! Use your influence to clear me. Listen, God—I’m desperate. Don’t be too busy to hear me.” ~King David
I am desperate some days. I don’t see a way out. God doesn’t seem to care. What should I do? …
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” ~King David
Those whose commitment from the heart is shown in practical, often sacrificial, care, love and service. They are a source …
The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.” ~King David
There is a lot to be said about atheism and skepticism in general. I am very active on social media …
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Master, make me to dwell in safety.” ~King David
I can count on peace. I can count on sleep. I can count on rest. I don’t need a “My …
“Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”? God’s mercy carries the day.” ~King David
I must be very careful. Am I bragging about evil? Of course not! Really? Do I think I am a …
“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and all it contains.” ~King David
There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …
“My lovingkindness I will keep for him forever, and My covenant shall be confirmed to him.” ~King David
God is loyal. God is faithful. That is just who God is. It is His very nature. When God says …
“Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?” ~King David
Why am I down in the dumps? King David has lots of good reasons to ask. So do I. I …
“When I wept in my soul with fasting, It became my reproach.” ~King David
The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on …
“Mum’s the word!” ~King David
David knows. God has given him wisdom. Being quiet and not saying what I am thinking is a good course …
“I give out good and get back evil from God-haters who can’t stand a God-lover.” ~King David
I sure feel like this some days. I do good (or at least I think I do). What do I …
“Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last. Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David
It is a wise thing to “do good”. I know that “good works” won’t save me. Only the redemptive act …
“God is great — everything works together for good for his servant.” ~King David
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David
David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. …
“God’s business is putting things right; he loves getting the lines straight, setting us straight.” ~King David
God is a God of love and God is a God of justice. I must remember both of those things …
“You’re more than happy when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.” ~King David
How can I be happy? How can I be more than happy? It is pretty simple and straight forward. King …
“The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ~King David
God lights my path. God saves me. Jesus, the Messiah, has paid the price for my missing God’s goal and …
“My help and glory are in God” ~King David
Where do I look for help? While I may look to myself, family and friends, God is my help. When …
"Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot." ~~King David
King David knew what was important in life. His passion was for God’s word. Nothing delighted him more that to …
"I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you’ve done it." ~~King David
God says a lot. He has given us lots to think about. God’s wisdom is the key to our life, every …
“You have set my heart free.” ~King David
Not only has He healed my heart, He has set it free. That freedom leads me to run in the …
“How exquisite your love, O God!” ~King David
God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …
“Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now.” ~King David
God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …
“Where can I go from Your Spirit ?” ~~King David
I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …
“Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples? Earth-leaders push for position, demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, the God-deniers, the Messiah-defier.” ~King David
King David understood terrorism very well. He was in battle after battle for his life and his men. He defeated …
"My arms wave like banners of praise to you." ~~King David
I must find the place of worship. I must open my eyes. In His generous love, I can really live. …
“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” ~King David
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
“I waited patiently for the Lord.” ~~King David
We are always, and I mean always, in such a hurry these days. Our culture is on hyperdrive. We want …
