A Psalm that speaks to the heartache of surveying the ruins of our lives. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Colin Heinrich sings “Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?” 

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Godly, upright in heart, righteous. Sinful, sorrowful, wasting away. Could both these descriptions be true of us? Yes, because of our Savior, who receives our confession and forgives us and makes us whole. Blessed are the ones whose sin is forgiven. Roxie Jane sings “My Love Turns to You”.

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It can all seem so unfair. The wicked prosper and the ones who look to God seem to suffer the most. Chad speaks to this topic with remarkable insights and points our hearts toward the suffering but victorious Savior of our souls. Anthony Diggs and Adrina Thorpe sing "Whom Have I In Heaven But You"

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Psalm 68 19-35

The invisible world is present though we often aren’t as conscious of it. A battle rages between the forces of good and evil. We must always remember that Christ is the Victor and the Sovereign Ruler of the unseen world. When we face mysterious attacks we need to trust in God and rest in His power and strength. The brilliant Ryan Delmore sings “When God Arises”. 

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The Lord told Moses to give a blessing on the people of Israel. Recorded in Numbers chapter 6, it is more than words. It is a work that God does on our behalf. In Psalm 67, the smile of God beams out over ALL the nations, that the whole earth may stand with gratitude before the living God. This is the face of our Lord, looking at us not in anger, but in love. Izzi Ray sings "Grace, Blessing, and the Light of Your Face".

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We might think of the poetry of the Psalms as a dance between creation and redemption. In this Psalm, iniquities prevail yet God atones for our salvation. All creation rejoices with their creator in thanksgiving. This Psalm reminds us to go outside and join creation in giving thanks to the God who has bound himself to our humanity. Rebekah Caggegi sings “Love and Creation Dancing”.

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Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,     on those who hope in his steadfast love,that he may deliver their soul from death     and keep them alive in famine. This is our hope, our confidence and our eternal joy. Rebekah Caggegi sings “ The earth is full of Your steadfast love”.

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What if God doesn’t hear me? The doubts and fears that lurk beneath our faith can rise up and speak to us in our worst times of struggle. Colin Heinrich sings “When Hope Disappears".

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 Psalm 60 is a lament that begins with a harsh and bitter accusation, namely that God has rejected us. David complains about rejection, loss, national tragedy and

the experience of feeling that God has abandoned and rejected us. The brilliant Ryan Delmore sings “God Has Rejected Me”.

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From the 4 corners of the cross, Christ’s gift of redemption spreads throughout the earth, throughout the generations, and is perpetually praised in the celestial realm. Meanwhile, we suffer and bear the burden of living in a fallen and hurting world. We look to God in our pain, knowing that God loves us and is with us throughout the ages. Izzi Ray sings “Honor and Glory". 

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