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He Hears, He Answers
Friday, July 18 He Hears, He Answers But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6 David’s confidence in God’s ability to deliver him is rooted in experience. He had seen […]
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Someone Who Can Help
Thursday, July 17 Someone Who Can Help I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. Psalm 17:3 When we find ourselves in the midst of trouble, the instinct to call out for help is natural. But there’s a key part of this verse that’s worth noting: […]
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The Lord is My Rock – My Defender
Wednesday, July 16 The Lord is My Rock – My Defender The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2 When we call God our rock, we’re not […]
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The Lord is My Rock
Tuesday, July 15 The Lord is My Rock The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2 The phrase “The Lord is my rock” is a powerful metaphor […]
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A Love That Strengthens
Monday, July 14 A Love That Strengthens I love you, Lord; you are my strength. Psalm 18:1 To love someone means to have a deep and enduring affection, care, and attachment toward them. It involves valuing their well-being and happiness, and desiring to be close to them—emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. According to the Merriam-Webster […]
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A Glorious Future
Friday, July 11 A Glorious Future As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness. Psalm 17:15 David presents a vivid contrast between the future of the wicked and his own future. He has already described the future of the wicked as empty, where […]
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The Apple of God’s Eye
Thursday, July 10 The Apple of God’s Eye Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings. Psalm 17:8 David asks God to keep him as the “apple of His eye”— a term that signifies being highly valued and protected. He also prays for shelter under God’s wings, […]
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Trusting in God’s Righteousness
Wednesday, July 9 Trusting in God’s Righteousness You have tested my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tried me and found nothing; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. Psalm 17:3 David recognized that before he could ask for God’s intervention, he needed to examine his own heart. He was […]