Psalm 119:33-40 Happiness is found on the path of God’s guidance. Listening to God includes searching out what He has said. It is an active learning. We are reading here about the songwriter’s personal experience on this path. Asking God for help with understanding,...

Psalm 119:25-32 There are seasons of life that bring sorrow. We may lie to ourselves. The truth found in a relationship with God brings encouragement, instruction, and understanding. We should be active learners who are focused on God. It is a relationship of...

Psalm 119:17-24 We may read what God has said and yet struggle to understand it. We should ask God for clarity. With humility, we should meditate on God’s Word. This practice will be incredibly helpful. Meditating on what God has said is a life-giving practice. The...

Proverbs 24:23-34 Corruption of justice is wrong. It brings horrible results. Honesty in decisions of justice brings benefits. Proverbs points out the value of honesty and hard work. This lifestyle will bring value to you, your family, and your community. In contrast,...

Psalm 119:9-16 How can we live by the guidance of God? Is a pure life possible? God has spoken to humanity. This truth is helpful. When we search out the guidance of God, we will find fresh purpose, energy, and direction. We will be better equipped to break bad...

Psalm 119:1-8 God loves humanity. God gives life. God is creative. God has design and desire. God has spoken to us. We should be searching out the guidance of God. We can choose to listen and learn from what God has said. We will then benefit from God’s Word and love...

Psalm 118:17-29 God’s faithful love endures forever. It doesn’t get exhausted. Receiving the love of God builds faith and presses out fear. You can find more on this in my October 6th post about the beginning of the chapter. The singer draws strength from his...

Proverbs 24:15-22 People who find their strength in God will get back up when they are knocked down. God’s faithful love helps us bounce back from failure. We must not be distracted by what is going on with people who are choosing to do wrong. Let’s focus on God. Let...

Psalm 118:1-16 The faithful love of God is without end. His love never fails. It never runs out. The people of Israel would repeatedly sing about God’s faithful love. Let us give thanks to the Lord who is overflowing with love. On my worst days, I cried out to God....

Psalm 117 God has been faithful in love. God’s character is consistent. God’s unfailing love has been shown to the whole earth. A day will come when people from every nation, of every ethnicity, will praise our God. They will do so because “He loves us with unfailing...