Psalm 132 A Song of Ascents.Remember, O Lord, in David's favor, all the hardships he endured,how he swore to the Lord and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,until I find a place … Continue reading A Pilgrimage of Worship

Psalm 2:1-12 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.”He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them … Continue reading The Whole Package

Psalm 22:1-2, 6-8, 14-24 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?    Why are you so far from saving me,    so far from my cries of anguish?My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer,    by night, but I find no rest.But I am a worm and not a man,    scorned by everyone, despised by the people.All who see me … Continue reading God Still Rules

Psalm 71:17-23 Since my youth, God, you have taught me,    and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.Even when I am old and gray,    do not forsake me, my God,till I declare your power to the next generation,    your mighty acts to all who are to come.Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens,    you who have done great things.    Who is … Continue reading Do It Again, God

Psalm 40:1-5 I waited patiently for the Lord;    he inclined to me and heard my cry.He drew me up from the desolate pit,    out of the miry bog,and set my feet upon a rock,    making my steps secure.He put a new song in my mouth,    a song of praise to our God.Many will see and fear,    and put their trust in … Continue reading Stuck in the Mud