Morning Psalm and Prayer

Are you in a spiritually dry place? Draw near the oasis of God's love. His living water will refresh your spirit! When He does, be sure to lift up your praises to God. He loves to hear your voice.

We live in a busy and noisy world! It call all feel exhausting. Good news - there is rest in God! Allow your heart to experience the peace that comes in the presence of God. He loves you and loves when you draw near to Him.

Are you overwhelmed? Life can pile up until it's too much. The psalmist had just such an experience and found a place of stability - a rock - on which to stand. Be encouraged with this psalm and take your stand on the Rock!

Are you in a time when things aren't going your way? Have you been tempted to ask where God is at this time? The Psalmist had the same kind of season. Yet in the end, our hope is not in our own strategies but in the goodness and faithfulness of God!

We live among treacherous people and agendas. Many are far from God and live in mockery of God. How should you live in such a world? By trusting in God your shield! He is your refuge and stronghold. Sing praises to Him!

God's retribution will stark. I wonder if His retribution will be offensive even to those who ask "why doesn't God do something?" This psalm is stark. Be blessed by the Lord's reward for those made righteous through Jesus Christ ... and help others know the grace of God in the gospel.

God's faithful love is as high as the heavens! What's more - His love is flowing toward you today. Take time today to recognize God's grace and glory and sing praises to Him today! It will open your heart to JOY!

All of us face stress, conflicts and even adversaries. What do you do when you are afraid. Psalm 56 gives a solid formula when facing fearful circumstances! And what's even more -- God sees your tears! Be blessed by this psalm and pass it along to friend.

Conflict and stress rages .. in homes and hearts ... in the circumstances and in the city. Sometimes it feels like too much. Sometimes I'd like to just run away from it all. But our refuge is in God and so I cast my burdens on God!

God is your helper! He sustains your life! He will rescue you from every trouble! Praise His name! Be aware of His faithful presence today.