A Deafening Silence
Ever felt completely removed from God's awareness? It's almost like you're standing at the bottom of a long stairway looking up, isn't it? The light is off, and even though you knock or call out for a response, nothing happens.
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Insight for Today
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Secure in God
The Hebrew term rendered "shaken" is a figure of speech describing great insecurity. Think of a pole used by two people to carry something heavy, wobbling and bobbing up and down with each step. That's the word picture of instability.
Integrity in Relationships
David's song explores the characteristics of a person who enjoys fellowship with the Lord in this life with seven facets of integrity.
Facets of Integrity
Several years ago I was given wise counsel regarding the use of my tongue. I hope it will help you as much as it has helped me.
Fellowship with God
Hebrew poetry often uses a grammatical device called "synonymous parallelism," in which two lines express the same thought using different words or phrases.
God's Standard of Living
Like many of David's songs, we cannot determine from the lyrics what prompted him to write. Perhaps that's intentional. By leaving out his own personal details, he allows us to write in our own.
A Song of New Hope
Weakness is not a symptom of a terminal disease. It is simply tangible proof of our humanity. Better still, it is the platform upon which God does some of His most magnificent work.
Looking to God
David's countenance had lost its "shine." His face, and especially his eyes, had become hard, flat, and dull. He longed for God's brightness to reflect itself once again from his eyes—his face had fallen.
Going It Alone
Swamped by the overwhelming trials of life, David resorts to four common and human ways to handle despondency. In these two verses, he reminds us of ourselves and four mental escape routes we often take under pressure.
From Despondency to Ecstasy
Like many of the "lament psalms," this is a song addressed to God, a prayer consisting of six verses that build toward a climax.
