Psalm 11:7

 

"For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright."

Psalm 11:7 (NKJ)

    God's complete righteousness is so great. He's never sinned and never will, which means that we don't have to be afraid of Him doing something like breaking a promise or losing His temper. Also, His total righteousness is something beautiful; something pure and unequaled.
    So the Lord's goodness is both an anchor and a wonder! :D

Ephesians 6:13

    Hello, blog world! I'm so sorry about the absence of the last two posts; something unexpected popped up. But I'm back now!



"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

Ephesians 6:13 (NKJ)

    That last part is really awesome: "having done all, to stand." Because God not only provides us with care and love, but He's given us His Holy Spirit, He strengthens us every day, and He leads us through sure plans step by step. So we don't have to stress about trying to come up with a perfect strategy on our own; the Lord is with us, and He brings the victory!
    Isn't that a confidence booster? :)

Psalm 147:5

 

"Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite."

Psalm 147:5 (NKJ)

    The fact that God's wisdom has absolutely no boundaries is so mindblowing. It can't be equally compared to anything. Even the galaxy hardly reflects the limitlessness of God's creative power, with billions of stars, planets, comets, and other marvels scattered far and wide.
    And then there's His understanding of complex things like problems. Christ led a human life on earth, handling each and every issue that people go through, living out His own wisdom and never failing to provide the best solutions.
    So the Lord not only knows every truth and fact that is, but He's seen and experienced them. His wisdom in all matters is completely unsurpassable.
    Our God truly is amazing and above all; amen? :)

 

Psalm 55:22

 

"Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

Psalm 55:22 (NKJ)

    "He shall never permit the righteous to be moved." There's something really powerful about that line. It's got a dramatic tone about it that makes what the verse proclaims even more encouraging! Because it's simple enough to know that the Lord protects us and cares about us, but the wording ("He shall never permit") seems to show something very personal and determined. An unwavering will to ensure that His redeemed stand strong in the face of opposition.
    Isn't that awesome? :D

Proverbs 1:8-9

"My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother; for they will be graceful ornaments on your head, and chains about your neck."

Proverbs 1:8-9 (NKJ)

    Ah, a mother's wisdom. Mothers themselves are a blessing from the Lord, but when they know Him, and know His word, it's even greater!
    Because the wise words of a caring mother are powerful, strengthening us when we need to be strong; they're calming and sure when we need comforting; practical and time-proven when they want to show us how to make the right choices.
    It's truly a blessing that lasts for lifetimes. Happy Mother's Day, everyone!

Psalm 32:1

 

"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered."

Psalm 32:1 (NKJ)

    Amen, and amen!
    The Lord's forgiveness is sweet and strong. Sweet and joyous in the fact that it's made acceptance by and a relationship with Him possible; and strong in the fact that it actually happened, that God found a way to forgive us of our sins without compromising His perfect integrity.
    At the end of the day, when there might be some regrets on one's mind, remembering the completeness of the Lord's forgiveness is not only a huge relief, but it's strengthening because it lets us know that we're still covered by Christ's redemption, that He'll still gladly be with us.
    Being forgiven, redeemed by the Lord so freely, is a blessed thing indeed. Amen?

Psalm 63:6

 

 

 

"When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches."

Psalm 63:6 (NKJ)

    This is truly a good, good thing. Lying in bed late at night just remembering the things God has done, thinking about His ways, and even speaking with Him in prayer.
    Because when it's night, it's like the world has stopped and the needs of the day are put on hold. At night, lying in bed, everything's still and calm and relaxed, and there aren't so many distractions as there are in the day. It's perfect for having a calm, whispered conversation with the One who doesn't need sleep.
    Do you do this often, meditating and praying while lying in bed? Isn't it wonderful?

Nahum 1:7

 

"The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him."

Nahum 1:7 (NKJ)

    It's awesome how this verse is phrased to say that God not only protects us, but "He knows those who trust in Him." Because it's one thing to know you're being protected, like a law defends someone's rights, but when the one protecting you actually knows you, it's so much more personal and secure. It's like being put under the watch of a guardian or parent; they not only care about you deeply, but they know your strengths and weaknesses; which way is best to take and what things that need to be avoided at all costs.
    And the Lord knows us! Isn't that a wonderful blessing? :)

Romans 14:9

 

"For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living."

Romans 14:9 (NKJ)

    The day of Easter, the day of our Lord's resurrection from the grave, is an awesome, awesome holiday! When that tomb was opened and people saw it empty inside, it showed the world that Jesus Christ is alive! That He defeated death, and that He won salvation to give to mankind, so that we could be saved from eternal death.
    And it also means something this verse proclaims: that when Christ rose again and created a way to salvation, He also became King of those He redeems. When He saved us and made us part of His family, He founded a future in which He'll rule as rightful King over a righteous, eternal kingdom! What a great day that'll be!
    So many good, good things happened on that first Easter Sunday; God is good! Amen?

Zechariah 9:9

 

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey."

Zechariah 9:9 (NKJ)

    What a great prophecy verse! It's poetic, joyful, and it's such a wonderful description of the Lord's coming to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
    It was the arrival of the King of Israel, the Prince of Peace, the One who was prophesied of as the deliverer of His people. Yet in this first coming, He arrived on a donkey--which isn't exactly a regal or powerful animal--and He didn't have kingly robes or a following of warriors. But what He did have that Palm Sunday, as this verse in Zechariah proclaims, was an air of pure humbleness, the ability to reign perfectly as King, and what He came to give to the whole world was life (and soul) saving salvation!
    Which certainly makes a powerful and joyous appearance; amen?
    Happy Palm Sunday!

Philippians 1:6

 

"Being confident in this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ."

Philippians 1:6 (NKJ)

    This verse is such an awesome promise!
    It says that we can put absolute trust in the fact that God will keep working in us to make us stronger and to accomplish great things, and it also states that this work will be complete just in time. Which means that it's completely unnecessary to worry about running out of time, provided that we're following the Lord and working hard. And we don't have to feel discontent about our flaws all of the time either, because the Lord will keep helping us overcome them. And this is a promise we can really believe completely because the one making it is God.
    And our awesome God is always right! Amen? :)

Psalm 26:12

 

"My foot stands in an even place; in the congregations I will bless the LORD."

Psalm 26:12 (NKJ)

    Does anyone else read this verse, hear "congregations," and think of church? It seems like a good comparison; David was likely referring to the crowds that came to the temple of God to worship Him, and that's what we do at church, along with growing closer together.
    And the statement about standing in an even place also seems a lot like being a part of the Lord's church. With Christ being the Head, church is a sturdy, reliable, safe place to be. It's founded on sure, unchanging principles, it's filled with other believers who love the Lord like we do, and they love us as brothers and sisters. Church is a good place to assemble, a good people to be part of, and a good thing God created when He came to earth as Jesus Christ. Amen?

Proverbs 3:19-20

"The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; by His knowledge the depths were broken up, and clouds drop down the dew."

Proverbs 3:19-20

    This verse sounds so eloquent it could be part of a psalm, don't you think? It's fit right in with one of David's worship psalms, glorifying the Lord for His creation of the universe, and for His incomprehensible wisdom.
    Both are intricately beautiful. The natural world is extremely detailed with various ecosystems, terrains, and different styles for each place, but God's wisdom has much of its eloquence in that it's consistent; it's always been the way it is, unchanging. And another great thing about His all-knowing intelligence is that it's kind, merciful, and loving; not tightfisted or cold like a computer's intellect would be.
    The natural world and the wisdom of God are both so wonderful to behold; amen? :)

Jeremiah 32:27

"'Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?'"

Jeremiah 32:27 (NKJ)

    I love how there are so many verses like this in the prophet books; sentences where the Lord speaks so frankly. A lot of the time the statements are actually sad--because these are the prophecies where God is giving warnings of imminent judgment--but there are also plenty of verses like this one, where God's kind, loving heart shines so clearly!
    "Is there anything too hard for Me?" There's something really personal about the phrasing of it, a soft kind of tone in the words that hints of fatherliness. And of course, we all know the answer to this rhetorical question. There's nothing too difficult for the Lord to build, accomplish, or bring us through; there's nothing He can't do. This lovely verse is a solid assurance that we can depend on Him, and it's given with very kindly words.
    Don't you love verses like this? :)

Psalm 18:29

 

"For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall."

Psalm 18:29 (NKJ)

    What a great confidence-booster here!
    There isn't a single wall, army, or other obstacle that can keep God from doing what He wants to accomplish, and the Lord has taken us under His wing and equipped us so that He can use us to attain some of those accomplishments. So, as this verse boldly proclaims, as long as we're in the Lord's way, doing what He's called us to do, there's literally nothing that can stop us! We can run against the troops, we can get over the walls; we can do everything the Lord has guided us to do, because He's always with us!
    Isn't that empowering? :D

Psalm 63:8

 

"My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me."

Psalm 63:8 (NKJ)

    Isn't this such a sweet verse? The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear this is a lamb trotting after its shepherd; the next one is a father walking with his little one, a hand gently placed on his shoulder.
    God is our Heavenly Father; that's a wonderful fact that this verse is great for showcasing! As our Father and Lord, God walks with us and guides us, and throughout it all He has such a strong, caring love that He's always there, never absent, and never leaving us in the dust.
    It's an unbelievably great blessing to have such love from Him! And this verse has got to be one of the most touching lines in the whole book of Psalms; don't you agree?

Psalm 32:8

 

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye."

Psalm 32:8 (NKJ)

    This statement really shows something touching about the Lord as a Teacher. He guides us, encourages us in doing good, makes us wiser and kinder, and He does it so personally and kindly. Day by day, He makes us stronger, and He does it because He genuinely has our best interests at heart.
    His loving care in this verse is palpable; in teaching us, He guides us with His eye, carefully monitoring us, ready to catch us if we slip, and prop us back up again. It's easy to see that He wants us to grow stronger and closer to Him, that He wants us to do well.
    The Lord is a very caring, loving Teacher, isn't He? :)

Psalm 92:4

 

"For You, LORD, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands."

Psalm 92:4 (NKJ)

    God is the Creator of many works. He's the Maker of all creation, He designs every individual person, He shapes our lives into something beautiful once we give ourselves to Him, and of course there's the mighty, incredible work that is salvation.
    The natural world we live in is breathtakingly beautiful with colors and light; and the intricate uniqueness of each person is interesting and fascinating; the way God makes great, helpful things happen in our lives is just awesome; and of course, the salvation that the Lord won saved all of humanity--it's grace powerful enough to wash away all our sins and let us be with the Lord. That is a wonderful, wonderful thing!
    All of these works of God are wonderful things, worthy of getting excited and joyful about; don't you think? :)

Psalm 59:17

 

"To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my defense, the God of my mercy."

Psalm 59:17 (NKJ)

    It's cool how the psalmist refers to the Lord as his strength here--especially with a capital S. The Lord is a sure and reliable Protector, and He gives us enough strength to accomplish anything and everything that needs to be done. God's mercy itself is also something that He strengthens us with. Remembering how great His mercy is gives confidence and assurance that God cares, that He has great grace, and that He is (and always will be) with us. So the title of Strength definitely seems appropriate to give to the Lord, right? :)

Psalm 57:10

 

"For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, and Your truth unto the clouds."

Psalm 57:10 (NKJ)

    I really like the imagery of this verse. Because sometimes when a person just stops and looks up, when there's nothing else obstructing the view, the sheer massiveness of the sky and the tremendous distance between the ground and the clouds is mind-boggling.
    The loving mercy of the Lord is just the same way; it's amazing, wonderful, and it's so plenteous and vast that it could fill up the space between the ground and the heavens. Don't you agree? :)