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““Had it not been the Lord who was on our side,”Let Israel say,“Had it not been the Lord who was on our sideWhen people rose up against us,” “Then they would have swallowed us alive,When their anger was kindled against us;Then the waters would have flooded over us,The stream would have swept over our souls;Then the raging waters would have swept over our souls.” “Blessed be the Lord,Who has not…
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When the words “Rest in Peace,” “Charlie Kirk,” and “10.14.1993 – 9.10.25” appeared on my social media feed, I couldn’t believe it. I immediately dove into every detail about what had happened, trying to make sense of it all. The gravity of the news was palpable — and the hunger of grief, insatiable. My familiarity with Charlie’s content was enough to understand his political position and beliefs, but there was…
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“To You I have raised my eyes,You who are enthroned in the heavens!Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master,As the eyes of a female servant to the hand of her mistress,So our eyes look to the Lord our God,Until He is gracious to us.” “Be gracious to us, Lord, be gracious to us,For we have had much more than enough of contempt.Our soul has…
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“I was glad when they said to me,‘Let’s go to the house of the Lord.’Our feet are standingWithin your gates, Jerusalem,” “Jerusalem, that has been builtAs a city that is firmly joined together;To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord—An ordinance for Israel—To give thanks to the name of the Lord.” “For thrones have been set there for judgment,The thrones of the house of David.Pray for the…
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“I will raise my eyes to the mountains;From where will my help come?My help comes from the Lord,Who made heaven and earth.” “He will not allow your foot to slip;He who watches over you will not slumber.Behold, He who watches over IsraelWill neither slumber nor sleep.” “The Lord is your protector;The Lord is your shade on your right hand.The sun will not beat down on you by day,Nor the moon…
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“I cried to the Lord in my trouble,And He answered me.Rescue my soul, Lord, from lying lips,From a deceitful tongue.” “What will He give to you, and what more will be done to you,You deceitful tongue?Sharp arrows of the warrior,With the burning coals of the broom tree.” “Woe to me, for I live in Meshech,For I dwell among the tents of Kedar!Too long my soul has had its dwellingWith those…
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“Let my cry come before You, Lord;Give me understanding according to Your word.Let my pleading come before You;Save me according to Your word.” “Let my lips pour out praise,For You teach me Your statutes.Let my tongue sing about Your word,For all Your commandments are righteousness.” “Let Your hand be ready to help me,For I have chosen Your precepts.I long for Your salvation, Lord,And Your Law is my delight.” “Let my…