Reflections

the Lord will protect his people

the Lord will protect his people

The Lord looks down from heavenon the entire human race;he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,if anyone seeks God. The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed,but the Lord will protect his people. Psalm 14:2,6 (NLT)

Walk Uprightly

Walk Uprightly

I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me,“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven.He watches everyone closely … For the righteous Lord loves justice.The virtuous will see his face. Psalm 11:1,4,7 NLT    

He is

He is

God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right. God is an honest judge.  I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7, NLT

Victory comes from you, O Lord

Victory comes from you, O Lord

O Lord, I have so many enemies;so many are against me.So many are saying,“God will never rescue him!” I But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.I cried out to the Lord,and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude I lay down and […]

Yes, joyful are those

Yes, joyful are those

May our barns be filledwith crops of every kind. May the flocks in our fields multiply by the thousands,even tens of thousands,and may our oxen be loaded down with produce. May there be no enemy breaking through our walls,no going into captivity,no cries of alarm in our town squares. Yes, […]

He knows

He knows

You know when I sit down or stand up.You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.You see me when I travel and when I rest at home.You know everything I do.You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord.You go before me and follow me.You […]