Psalm 51, is the first of 18 Psalms bearing the name of David i.e. are called the Royal Psalms. Eight of them are like this, taken from his events of his life. This one's about when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had committed adultery with Uriah's wife BathSheba.(see 2 Samuel 12) 14, … Continue reading Psalm 51, a Royal Psalm as a powerful prayer
Psalms: Shine On
Psalm 139: 12 Yes, the darkness hideth not from Thee; but the night shineth as the day: for the darkness and the light are both alike to Thee.......Webster's Revised Bible, 1833This is repeated in the Book of Job as well as the famous 23rd Psalm.Job, which is considered one of the earliest books written. In … Continue reading Psalms: Shine On
Samuel Butler & the Psalms On Being Right
"From a worldly point of view there is no mistake so great as that of being always right."—SAMUEL BUTLER, 17th-century British satiristSamuel Butler, (baptized February 8, 1612, Strensham,Worcestershire, England—died September 25, 1680, London) was an English poet and satirist. He is most famous as the author of Hudibras, the most memorable burlesque poem in the … Continue reading Samuel Butler & the Psalms On Being Right
Most Powerful Prayers #78 Doves Cry
This prayer is based on the thanks from King Hezekiah, King David's heir, who had been very ill & was stricken with a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, “This is what the Lord says, ‘Give instructions to your household, for you are about to die; you will not get … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers #78 Doves Cry
Most Powerful Prayers # 59, God Listens
19 But surely God has heard me; He has paid attention to the urgency of my request. 20 May the True God be blessed, for He did not turn away from my prayer nor did He hold back His loyal love from me. … Continue reading Most Powerful Prayers # 59, God Listens
Psalm 53 v. 4, On Ignorance
“Are these evildoers ignorant? They live by robbing my people, and they never pray to me.” I saw this on a site today and thought I would share it…I am so overwhelmed with work that I am behind in my posts, responding to comments and “likes” as well as most everything else. Hopefully … Continue reading Psalm 53 v. 4, On Ignorance
Jesus is praised by the Children
Jesus is praised by the children, right after he curses the merchandise market at the Temple, an interesting comparison of the old and jaded vs the young and pure. 14 The blind and the crippled came to him in the Temple, and he healed them. 15 And the chief priests and the teachers of the … Continue reading Jesus is praised by the Children
There is no HELL…Psalm ix.17
Speaking to my sister Jenny this past weekend, she was in a furor over Psalm ix verse 17.In the New International Version and the American Revised Standard say: 17 The wicked return to the grave, all the nations that forget God. The Amplified OTOH, says this. 17 The wicked shall be turned back [headlong into … Continue reading There is no HELL…Psalm ix.17
In my anguish... 