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As I sit on the back patio, watching the torrential rain and listening to thunder crackle across the sky, I feel the urge to write. But imagination has a way of warping time—suddenly, Laura is calling my name. Through the back door window, I see her lounging in the recliner, tapping her watch. It’s time to pick up dinner. I’m so impatient. I long for time to pour out what’s…
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A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. “His foundation is in the holy mountains.The Lord loves the gates of ZionMore than all the other dwelling places of Jacob.Glorious things are spoken of you,City of God.” — Selah Nations Named Among God’s People “I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me;Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Cush:‘This one was born there.’” “But of Zion it will be…
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A Prayer of David. “Incline Your ear, Lord, and answer me;For I am afflicted and needy.Protect my soul, for I am godly;You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.Be gracious to me, Lord,For I call upon You all day long.” “Make the soul of Your servant joyful,For to You, Lord, I lift up my soul.For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,And abundant in mercy to all…
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For the music director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. “Lord, You showed favor to Your land;You restored the fortunes of Jacob.You forgave the guilt of Your people;You covered all their sin.” — Selah “You withdrew all Your fury;You turned away from Your burning anger.Restore us, God of our salvation,And cause Your indignation toward us to cease.” “Will You be angry with us forever?Will You prolong Your anger to…
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For the music director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. “How lovely are Your dwelling places,Lord of armies!My soul longed and even yearned for the courtyards of the Lord;My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.” “The bird also has found a house,And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may put her young:Your altars, Lord of armies,My King and my…
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A Song, a Psalm of Asaph “God, do not remain quiet;Do not be silent and, God, do not be still.For behold, Your enemies make an uproar,And those who hate You have exalted themselves.” “They make shrewd plans against Your people,And conspire together against Your treasured ones.They have said, ‘Come, and let’s wipe them out as a nation,So that the name of Israel will no longer be remembered!’For they have conspired…
