Psalm 62:5-7 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. We wait for a variety of things throughout… Continue reading Just Wait
Author: Carolyn Dawson
God’s Bounty
Psalm 65:9-13 You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it. No-one disputes the fact that water is life. We can survive weeks without food but after 3 days without water our bodies will start… Continue reading God’s Bounty
In God I Trust
Psalm 56:3,4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? When I am afraid … Fear is such a strange thing, it can be healthy or unhealthy, rational or irrational. When fear… Continue reading In God I Trust
My Refuge
Psalm 54 O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. O God, hear my prayer, give ear to the words of my mouth. O God, Elohim, Mighty One with all authority, I have been judged to be unworthy of living; defend me against the opposition and claim me by your… Continue reading My Refuge
Laws of Nature
Proverbs 8:23-25 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth… before the mountains had been shaped. Wisdom is truth, wisdom is righteous, wisdom is justice. If you want to understand the importance of wisdom, read the whole of Proverbs… Continue reading Laws of Nature
Wicked Ways
Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: We run toward those things that God loves, the qualities and attributes that He wants to see in His children. We strive to show love and kindness, to have respect and concern for one another, and to embrace… Continue reading Wicked Ways
Guard your Heart
Proverbs 4:20-27 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart… Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. The only way to keep in check is to listen to what the Word… Continue reading Guard your Heart
Trust
Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. This is one of my favourite Proverbs and it’s among the first verses that I ever memorised. The word that stood out for me… Continue reading Trust
Seek Wisdom
Proverbs 2 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding (v6). Solomon understood the immense benefits and the value of seeking the wisdom of God. He instructs us to be attentive to wisdom, turn our hearts to understanding and to call out for insight (v2,3). We are to seek it out… Continue reading Seek Wisdom
One Fear
Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? From shepherd to warrior, David was well accustomed to protecting those in his care. He took on lions and bears before upgrading to Philistine armies. The Lord… Continue reading One Fear
