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God is the Strength of My Heart

But there is a turning point in this lament Psalm: verse 17. “Till I entered the sanctuary of God.” The lament is an important part of our prayer life. We need to pour out our hearts, like Asaph, in complete openness and honesty. We need to open our hearts to God: even our questions, doubts, fears and wounds. But we do so in his presence, and when possible in the company of a loving group of fellow believers who are there with us to help us move from bitterness to strength. We need to enter the sanctuary of His presence. Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart

We pour out our hearts to God, and suddenly we become aware of his presence—his nearness. “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel” (23-24). Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” As Asaph begins this Psalm he pours out his heart to God. He is in a place of suffering while the wicked only seem to prosper. How can this be? Somehow life just doesn’t seem fair. Why am I the one suffering, and not the wicked? Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper? Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

July 15 God is the Strength of My Heart  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 | Romans 2:25 – 3:8 | Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? … Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart (Jul 15)

July 15 God is the Strength of My Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 | Romans 2:25 – 3:8 | Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? … Continue reading

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