Today's praises: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth

Psalm 57

Psalm 57 For the director of music. [To the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. ^[1] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

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Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

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I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills [his purpose] for me.

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He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.

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I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

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They spread a net for my feet-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah

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My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

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Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

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I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

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For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

Today's bible teaching: For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Psalm 1

The Righteous and the Ungodly

1 1  Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2  but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3  That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither- whatever they do prospers.

4  Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 5  Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6  For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

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Today's bible teaching: But David encouraged himself in the LORD his God

*ENCOURAGE YOURSELF*

*1 Samuel 30:6 - ..."But David encouraged himself in the LORD his God."*

When David and his men returned home from the battlefield they discovered that their city had been burned and their families taken captive by the Amalekites. At this point, David and his men were worried and perplexed, but David had to encourage himself in the Lord.

One of the most discouraging times in our life is when we go through the hour of fear, terror, sickness, anxiety and distress. The fact of the matter is that during this period we wage war against ourselves.

Yes we are in hard and tough time, but no matter the present situation of things globally, the best thing for us is to inspire and encourage ourselves in the Lord. When we are discouraged, we can't hear from God, we can't hear the positive aspect of life.

Beloved, be encouraged, because encouraged people will smile even in the face of trouble. But, discouraged people  wear a frown. Don't wait for somebody to come and encourage you, rather go on and encourage yourself in the Lord.

Decide that circumstances will not enslave your soul no matter what. All that you are passing through shall end in praise to His matchless Name alone. Amen!

*Shalom!*

*#HappyNewWeek*

*#UncleRichCares*

Today's bible teaching: Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle?Who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

Psalm 15

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Psalm 15 A psalm of David.

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LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?

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He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart

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and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman,

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who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts,

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who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Today's prayer: To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.

Psalm 28

Of David.

1 To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place. 3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts. 4 Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work; repay them for what their hands have done and bring back on them what they deserve. 5 Because they have no regard for the deeds of the LORDand what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again. 6 Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. 8 The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. 9 Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.