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What if the opposition you're facing isn't there to stop you — but to prepare you for what's next?

In Psalm 10:5–7, the psalmist describes the apparent prosperity and arrogance of the wicked. But Pastor Terence Gray challenges us to look at opposition differently. He reminds us that the very things that test our faith can develop the perseverance, character, and hope we need for what's ahead.

The very thing that feels like a setback may be part of the process God is using to strengthen and prepare you.

Scripture: Psalm 10:5–7

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Why do some people build themselves up by tearing other people down?

In Psalm 10:2–4, the psalmist describes the arrogance of the wicked — those who target the vulnerable, celebrate greed, and show contempt for God. Pastor Terence Gray unpacks what this behavior reveals about the heart and challenges us to recognize the difference between simply identifying what is wrong and taking responsibility for making a difference.

Our faith should move us beyond pointing out the problem. It should challenge us to do our part.

Scripture: Psalm 10:2–4

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What do you do when it feels like God is nowhere to be found?

In Psalm 10:1, the psalmist asks a question many believers have wrestled with: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” Pastor Terence Gray explores what it means to seek God's presence in difficult times and challenges us to recognize that sometimes God is calling us to participate in the very change we're praying for.

God is still present, even when we don't understand what He's doing. And sometimes, we have a part to play in the miracle.

Scripture: Psalm 10:1

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The way you treat people matters — especially those who are already hurting.

In Psalm 10:12–15, the psalmist calls on God to defend the helpless and hold the wicked accountable. Pastor Terence Gray reminds us that God sees the suffering of the oppressed and comes to the rescue of the brokenhearted and downtrodden.

This passage challenges us to recognize that God cares deeply about how His people are treated. Our help does not rest in our own strength. Our help rests in the Lord.

Scripture: Psalm 10:12–15

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You can love people deeply and still need to make time to care for yourself.

In Psalm 10 and Psalm 11, we are reminded of the struggle of facing hardship, feeling forgotten, and holding on to faith when life becomes overwhelming. Pastor Terence Gray makes this message deeply personal as he shares his own experience with grief, the loss of his mother, and the struggle to make time to heal while continuing to care for others.

His reminder is powerful: God can handle your disappointment, your anger, and even your questions. And even when you feel forgotten, God has not stopped holding you.

Scriptures: Psalm 10–11

If you've been pouring into everyone else, consider this your reminder that your own well-being matters, too. Share this with someone who needs the encouragement.

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Isolation can make you vulnerable to the very things you could overcome with the right people around you.

In Psalm 10:8–9, the psalmist describes the enemy as one who waits for the right moment to attack the helpless. Pastor Terence Gray explores the danger of being separated from the people and community that help strengthen our faith.

The lesson? The enemy wants to pull you away from the people who encourage you, hold you accountable, and help you grow. Staying connected to a community of believers gives us support when life gets difficult.

Don't let the enemy convince you that you have to face everything alone.

Scripture: Psalm 10:8–9

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Who are we to treat someone else as though they are less valuable than we are?

In this Daily Manna devotional, Pastor Terence Gray explores Psalm 9:17–20 and delivers a powerful reminder about God's authority and the value of His creation.

No matter how powerful someone believes they are, no one stands above God. And if someone has tried to make you feel small, insignificant, or unimportant, remember that your worth is not determined by their opinion of you.

You belong to God. Stand confidently in who He made you to be, and remember to treat others with the dignity they deserve as His creation.

📖 Scripture: Psalm 9:17–20

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Why are you spending so much time trying to get back at the people who hurt you when you can put them in God's hands?

In this Daily Manna devotional, Pastor Terence Gray explores Psalm 9:13–16 and shares a powerful lesson about letting go of revenge. The psalmist recognizes that those who dig pits for others can become trapped by their own actions.

Instead of letting anger and retaliation consume you, bring your situation before God, take your hands off what you cannot control, and trust Him to handle it.

📖 Scripture: Psalm 9:13–16

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When innocent people are hurt and others seem to get away with it, does God see what is happening?

In this Daily Manna devotional, Pastor Terence Gray unpacks Psalm 9:11–12 and reminds us that God remembers the afflicted and does not ignore their cries.

We're also challenged to resist the temptation to become our neighbor's judge and jury. Instead, we can live righteously, trust God, and remember that justice ultimately rests in His hands.

📖 Scripture: Psalm 9:11–12

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