Reading the Word Psalm 30:1–12 (ESV)1 I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have … Continue reading Joy Comes with the Morning
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 138:1–8 (ESV)1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise;2 I bow … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 136:1–26 (ESV)1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.2 Give thanks to the … Continue reading Love
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 135:1–21 (ESV)1 Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O servants of the LORD,2 who stand in … Continue reading Praise!
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 134:1–3 (ESV)1 Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the … Continue reading Blessing
Originally posted on January 26, 2018. Reading the Word Psalm 18:1–6 (ESV) 1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take … Continue reading Flashback: The Lord Is My Rock
Originally posted on January 31, 2018. Reading the Word Psalm 18:46–50 (ESV) 46 The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation— 47 the God who gave me vengeance and subdued peoples under … Continue reading Flashback: The Lord Lives
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading for the day. Be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along every day. Thanks for reading! Reading the Word Habakkuk 3:17–19 (ESV) 17Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I … Continue reading I Will Rejoice in the Lord
Reading the Word Revelation 19:1–8 (ESV) 1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” 3 Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” 4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who … Continue reading The Praise of a Multitude
Reading the Word Psalm 9:1–2 (ESV) (1) I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. (2) I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Understanding and Applying the Word O how loving and gracious our God is! Take the time to consider his kindness and grace in your life. As I read the words of verse 1, “I will recount all of your wonderful deeds”, I am reminded of the song Count Your Blessings. Let us do that and … Continue reading I Will Recount All of Your Wonderful Deeds
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