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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: King David

Does God know how difficult this is?

September 24, 2022

Hope is a big deal. Faith is essential. These are important foundations in the Kingdom of God. With King David, …

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“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” ~King David

September 15, 2022

God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …

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“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” ~King David

September 9, 2022

Oh, how we love to plan. We worship our to do lists. Some of us even put things on them …

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Are we willing to cry aloud to God?

August 10, 2022

Why this is important: My enemy (Satan) enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and …

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“May he vindicate the afflicted of the people, save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.” ~King David

June 22, 2022

Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. All God’s ways …

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“Your steadfast love, Yahweh [O Lord], extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” ~King David

November 18, 2021

God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …

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“For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.” ~King David

March 22, 2020

I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …

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“With the pure You show Yourself pure, and with the crooked You show Yourself astute.” ~King David

January 26, 2020

God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …

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“Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you — God, my dependable love.” ~King David

January 16, 2020

Some days I get in a heap of trouble. My enemies are after me. King David had that in spades. …

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“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David

January 15, 2020

I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …

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“God, you did everything you promised, and I’m thanking you with all my heart.” ~King David

November 21, 2019

God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …

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“Since I am afflicted and needy, let the Master be mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God.” ~King David

August 25, 2019

Humility is the correct way to come into God’s presence. Someone who knows Jesus and follows Him will be growing …

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“Generous in love — God, give grace! Huge in mercy — wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down.” ~King David

August 1, 2019

David has committed a terrible sin with Bathsheba in committing adultery and then having her husband killed in battle. David …

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“He saved them for the sake of His name, that He might make His power known.” ~King David

July 22, 2019

God is God. God is to be honored and His name is to be revered. This is a shock to …

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“You are the man!” ~Nathan

June 4, 2019

God gives strength to his people. He enables them to be courageous through his gift of faith. God proves himself …

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“The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” ~King David

May 3, 2019

Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …

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“Your throne is God’s throne, ever and always; the scepter of your royal rule measures right living.” ~King David

April 20, 2019

Jesus is King of God’s country. Jesus will rule forever and ever. There is no end to His authority. Jesus …

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“He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.” ~King David

March 16, 2019

It is not about me. Of course I get down. I start crying the blues. I’m throwing a big pity …

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“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day.” ~King David

March 13, 2019

I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …

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“This isn’t the neighborhood bully mocking me — I could take that.” ~King David

February 3, 2019

This is tough. When a friend betrays us, it is so very painful. I can take it when trolls attack …

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“An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:” ~Matthew

February 1, 2019

It is important for me to know about the Messiah. Matthew wisely starts with the facts of the genealogy and …

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“How happy is the man who has made the Master his trust.” ~King David

January 19, 2019

I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …

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“Ignore what the world worships; the world’s a huge stockpile of God-wonders and God-thoughts.” ~King David

January 18, 2019

The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …

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“How exquisite your love, O God!” ~King David

November 10, 2018

God is love! Jesus came to die for me to show the amazing scope of God’s love. God’s love is …

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“I live and breathe God; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out.” ~King David

October 10, 2018

King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …

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“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David

September 21, 2018

  David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. …

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“Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up. Expect God to get here soon.” ~King David

July 6, 2018

Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of me. My job is to love God. …

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“God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together.” ~King David

June 16, 2018

God answers prayer. Mighty King David knows this in his heart. He has seen lots of trouble. God comes through. …

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“Blessed be God — He heard me praying.” ~King David

May 23, 2018

I need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. I don’t need to look around. …

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“The Master is my light and my salvation —  whom shall I fear?” ~King David

May 16, 2018

I have a number of things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to …

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“Make sure I’m fit inside and out so I never lose sight of your love, but keep in step with you, never missing a beat.” ~King David

May 9, 2018

God has given me a goal. I need to keep in step with Jesus. Jesus kept on track. Jesus does …

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“May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.” ~King David

April 30, 2018

I have enemies. You have enemies. When we follow Jesus, that is reality. When we speak out for Him, we …

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“Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.” ~King David

April 15, 2018

This translation is from The Message. We all recognize Psalm 23. The traditional translation of verse 6 is “Surely goodness and …

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“Who is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.” ~King David

April 9, 2018

Who is the King of Glory? King David is a warrior King. He spent much of his life fighting to …

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“God has never let you down, never looked the other way when you were being kicked around.” ~King David

March 15, 2018

“Here’s the story I’ll tell my friends when they come to worship, and punctuate it with Hallelujahs: God has never let you …

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“Show your strength, God, so no one can miss it. We are out singing the good news!” ~King David

March 4, 2018

“Show your strength, God, so no one can miss it. We are out singing the good news!” ~King David  Source: Psalm 21:13 (The …

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“That clinches it—help’s coming, an answer’s on the way, everything’s going to work out.” ~King David

February 25, 2018

“That clinches it—help’s coming, an answer’s on the way, everything’s going to work out.” ~King David Source: Psalm 20:6 The Message (MSG) Hope …

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“The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together.” ~King David

February 15, 2018

The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are …

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“God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave me a fresh start.” ~King David

February 5, 2018

What is my role in all this? God doesn’t invade my body and make me change my mind. That isn’t …

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“Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale.” ~King David

February 2, 2018

Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names. …

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“I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.” ~King David

January 26, 2018

Who’s way should I seek? King David knows it is God’s way and not his way. Jesus challenges me to …

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“Long enough, God — you’ve ignored me long enough.” ~King David

January 22, 2018

King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. He feels like God …

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“God, who gets invited to dinner at your place? How do we get on your guest list?” ~King David

January 5, 2018

King David asks God a great question. David talks with God all the time and he asks God a lot …

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“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.'” ~King David

December 24, 2017

It may not be said out loud but a mark of a foolish person is that in their heart, they …

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“The book of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” ~Matthew

December 18, 2017

This Jewish man turns to Jesus the Messiah and explains why in a way you never heard before!  The book …

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“God’s grace and order wins; godlessness loses.” ~King David

November 14, 2017

King David knows a lot. King David has seen a lot. What does David know? God will show grace on …

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“Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.” ~King David

September 8, 2017

We are asked to stand in awe of our mighty God. He is God. And there is a promise. Why …

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“God’s a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. The moment you arrive, you relax; you’re never sorry you knocked.” ~King David

August 26, 2017

King David was a very wise man who had seen a lot. He had real enemies who wanted to kill …

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“You put us in charge of your handcrafted world.” ~King David

August 16, 2017

King David has some great insight into God’s goal for us. God is God and God made this world. This …

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“Real help comes from God.” ~King David

June 2, 2017

There is help and then there is real help. Real help comes from God. I don’t know about others, but …

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“Know that the LORD is God.” ~King David

April 11, 2017

God is so good. He is in a good mood all the time. Jesus, God’s son, loves and never stops …

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“God is a safe place to be.” ~King David

March 31, 2017

I can trust lots of people or things. I can trust my wife and family. I can trust my credit …

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“Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~King David

February 27, 2017

The first thing I need to do everyday is find out what pleases God. What is going to delight Jesus? …

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“Far better to take refuge in God than trust in celebrities.” ~King David

January 12, 2017

We live in a celebrity culture. It permeates our religious life. We flock to the mega church. We revel in …

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“You have made them a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned them with glory and honor.” ~King David

December 13, 2016

I am stunned at how our Father sees me compared to how I see myself. Jesus sees me as a …

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“Enter with the password: “Thank you!” ~King David

November 25, 2016

The password is simple. It is easily remembered. We shouldn’t forget it. The key to having a relationship with God, …

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“Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David

October 23, 2016

How do I spend my time? Who do I keep company with? Is it Jesus? Am I sitting at his …

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“Stay with God! Take heart. Don’t quit.” ~Kind David

October 20, 2016

Today is a day to persevere and stay on track with God. Jesus challenges me to pick up my cross …

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“God-friendship is for God-worshipers; They are the ones he confides in.” ~King David

October 19, 2016

Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …

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“Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work.” ~King David

October 18, 2016

There are all types of ways I miss God’s goal for my life (sin). Some are just plain stupid. As …

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“The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy.” ~King David

September 19, 2016

I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …

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“My strength comes from God.” ~King David

September 12, 2016

There is a lot to know in life. Most of them aren’t critical. Where does my strength come from? Now …

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“I’m thanking God, who makes things right. I’m singing the fame of heaven-high God.” ~King David

September 7, 2016

God is God. God makes things right. God is the only one who can. I clearly can’t. Justice isn’t within …

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“I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.” ~King David

August 28, 2016

God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God is in a …

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“If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it.” ~King David

August 27, 2016

I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …

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“When my soul is in the dumps, I rehearse everything I know of God.” ~King David

August 22, 2016

There are times I am in the dumps. It happens. It isn’t always pretty but it is true. God gives …

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“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.” ~King David

July 20, 2016

Now here is a good word. What should I do? I should seek Jesus with my whole heart. David knew this …

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“Stand up, God; pit your holy fury against my furious enemies.” ~King David

April 26, 2016

God is in control. God is judge. No one can pull the wool over his eyes. Jesus has agreed to …

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“Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God.” ~King Solomon

March 7, 2016

Wisdom teaches me that everything starts with God. I can’t be wise until I know God is God and God …

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“At last God has heard my sobs.” ~King David

February 18, 2016

I have troubles. I feel like God has punished me. I have been taken to the woodshed, I think. I …

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“God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course.” ~King David

February 17, 2016

There is a lot to be said for staying the course with God. He certainly never abandons me. May I not abandon …

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“Far better to take refuge in God than trust in celebrities.” ~King David

February 1, 2016

Who do I trust? When I need help, who do I call? If I need some money to get me …

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“King-God, I need your help.” ~King David

January 31, 2016

King David, in his wisdom, pleads for God to pay attention. David knows he isn’t making any sense. I know …

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“Why is everyone hungry for more?” ~King David

January 11, 2016

Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more or do we have more than …

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“Our patience will achieve more than our force.” ~Edmund Burke 

January 5, 2016

Jesus challenges us be patient and wait on God. King David reminds us (Psalm 37:34) to “Wait passionately for God, …

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“Keep company with God, get in on the best.” ~King David

November 28, 2015

God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …

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“You’re more than happy when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.” ~King David

October 4, 2015

It is one thing to start on the journey with God but it is completely another to finish and stay …

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“Be blessed, God; train me in your ways of wise living.” ~King David

September 18, 2015

How do we get wisdom? From the world? From reading books? By watching TED? Wisdom comes from God and it …

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“I’m single-minded in pursuit of you; don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted.” ~King David

August 31, 2015

It is so easy to become distracted. King David knew that so very well. I am thinking it is even …

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“I’ll transfer to my lips all the counsel that comes from your mouth” ~King David

August 24, 2015

God wants us to say it. Say it out loud. Say it to our self. Say it to others. God, …

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“How can a young person live a clean life?” ~King David

July 5, 2015

We are on a great journey. We need a map. We need direction on how to reach our destination. How …

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“You are awesome, O God.” ~King David

June 4, 2015

You give me power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …

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"With all my might I shout up to God, His answers thunder from the holy mountain." ~King David

June 2, 2015

My enemy (Satan) enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and funny to him. So, …

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"Up, God! My God, help me! Slap their faces, First this cheek, then the other, Your fist hard in their teeth!" ~King David

May 20, 2015

King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …

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“If you make a run for God—you won’t regret it!” ~King David

October 22, 2014

There a lot of things in life we all regret. They are the could of, would of, should ofs of …

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"I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart." ~~King David

August 17, 2014

It all starts at home. Work is important and so is the church, but living love out at home is …

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