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Summary: Psalm 36 is kind of a cross between a lament psalm and a meditative psalm. It has all the five ingredients of a lament psalm , the lament, where David reveals the problem he needs God’s help to work through. “probably when he was struck at either by Saul or by Absalom; for in it he complains of the malice of his enemies against him.” Then there’s praise to God, ‘invoking: calling on in prayer’ God for help, asking God for whatever the psalmist needs, and then expressing confidence in the Lord. David triumphs in the goodness of God to him.
Psalm Chapter 36:1-12
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. He devised mischief upon his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he abhorred not evil. Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reaches unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preserves man and beast. How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me. There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

Father God, When I reflect on Who You are my Lord and God, it gives me a peep into the splendor of Your person, Your will, Your guidance and Your character. I thank You and praise You, for the many reassurances that You give my fainting soul, in these precious promises about Your character. I thank You and praise You for expressing Your love, faithfulness, might and justice in the Person of the Lord Jesus. Thank You for sending Him to die on the cross and to rise into newness of life, so that I may be forgiven and brought into fellowship with You. May I be bold with courage in sharing the truth of Your splendor and greatness with all You put in my path today. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Power Verse:

“Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.”
(Psalm 36:5)

“Only For God”
Our bodies can’t survive long without food, water or exercise. God hard wired our bodies to remind us of the face we can’t live without these three things. If you eat and don’t exercise, you become a hermit. When we are hungry, our stomachs rattle and grumble. When we are thirsty, our mouths and throat grow dry and we get dizzy. Our bodies let us know what it needs in many ways. Our minds think of ways to quench it.

In the same way God calls us to share our intimate thoughts and feelings, this is the relationship He wants with us. When our soul’s hunger for His presence, we can easily confuse that longing with feelings of grievance, sadness, or lack of interest. God promises that when we turn our thoughts to Him, that longing will be satisfied. God keeps close to us every moment and desires us to keep close to Him.
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?” Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.
Psalm 119:81-85
In this Psalm David reminds me of how Pastors have it rough. Pastors who do their work well should be paid accordingly and be highly appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. For the scriptures read, “Never tie up the mouth of an ox when it is treading out grain, let him eat as he goes along!” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!” Don’t listen to complaints against the pastor unless there are two or more witnesses to accuse him. If he has really sinned, then he should be rebuked in front of the whole church so that no one else will follow his example. I solemnly command you in the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Angels to do this whether the pastor is a special friend of yours or not. All must be treated exactly the same. Never be in a hurry about choosing a pastor or you may overlook his sins and then it will look as if you approve of them. Be sure that you yourself stay away of sin.

1 Timothy 5:17-22

A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy man or woman tries to quiet them.

Proverbs 11:13

Father God, even when I’m unaware of it, I know my soul longs for You. Teach and guide me how to draw closer to You more than ever to You each day. Thank You and praise You for friends and family. Thank You for placing us in families, in the home, in our local churches, and being Your children in a Christian world. Help me to grasp every opportunity to care for those You place in my path, those that are younger who need guidance and encouragement. Those that are older and need loving care and support, especially in a world so uncertain. Thank You for all Pastors, their family’s and thank You for their hearts. Develop in me Father God, a godly attitude that fixes my hope on You alone, and I pray that I would develop the privileged habit of drawing close to You, moment by moment and day by day, in humble requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, for You are my God and I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“Treasure Box”
I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to Him, and sup with him, and he with Me.

Revelation 3:20
Lord, teach me to listen. Help me to creatively wait in thy presence. May Thy voice find mine a listening ear in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
“God is Love and Inspiration from Heaven”
Good morning. I want to say the bible is like a compass. It points us in the right direction when we are lost or we just need to find our way. When we rely on the trustworthiness of the bible, we can trust its inspiration and the love God has for His people. The bible leads us in the right direction. We choose whether we will follow in it’s ways or keep it on the shelf to get dusty.
{All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching. rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16}
We can be inspired by the mentors in our life. Still the perfection of God, The Spirit of God, The Wisdom of God and Gods character are the most positive influence we can find in this world. God has promised to inspire the direction for our lives.
{Everything I will say is true and sincere, just as surely as the spirit of God All-powerful gave me the breath of life. Job 33:2-4}
Dear Friends, let us practice loving each other, for love comes from God, and those who are loving and kind show that they are the children of God and that they are getting to know Him better. But if a person isn’t loving and kind, it shows that He doesn’t know God. For God is love. God showed how much He loved us by sending His only Son down from Heaven to bring to us eternal life through His death. So now we know what real love is; it is not our love for God, but His love for us when He sent His Son to satisfy God’s anger against our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us as much as that we surely ought to love each other too. For though we have never yet seen God, when we love each other God lives in us and His love within us grows ever stronger. And He has put His own Holy Spirit into our hearts as a proof to us that we are living with Him and He with us. Amen!

1 John 4:7-13

Father God, You inspire and direct me on so many levels. Thank You and praise You for promising to make Your chosen path clear for me in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Psalm 35:1-28 This cry of distress is the petition of a man falsely accused. It may well date from the time when David was being pursued by Saul. The psalm naturally divides itself into three parts, each ending with a note of hope:

1. Petition for deliverance (verses 1-10)
   Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelinagainst those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.” May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay. May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the Lord driving them away; may their path be dark and slippery, with the angel of the Lord pursuing them. Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me, may ruin overtake them by surprise, may the net they hid entangle them, may they fall into the pit, to their ruin. Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation. My whole being will exclaim, “Who is like you, Lord? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them.”
2. Expression of lament (verses 11-18)
   Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about. They repay me evil for good and leave me like one bereaved. Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered, I went about mourning as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief as though weeping for my mother. But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; assailants gathered against me without my knowledge. They slandered me without ceasing. Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked;they gnashed their teeth at me. How long, Lord, will you look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my precious life from these lions. I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.
3. Renewed petition (verses 19-28).
   Do not let those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; do not let those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye. They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land. They sneer at me and say, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we have seen it.” Lord, you have seen this; do not be silent. Do not be far from me, Lord. Awake, and rise to my defense! Contend for me, my God and Lord. Vindicate me in your righteousness, Lord my God; do not let them gloat over me. Do not let them think, “Aha, just what we wanted!” or say, “We have swallowed him up.” May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace. May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The Lord be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant.” My tongue will proclaim your righteousness, your praises all day long.
   Father God, I praise and I thank You that You are in control of this world, and will one day be moved to bring in Your rule of righteousness, and vindicate those that have been unjustly accused or abused. Thank You, Father God, that You are the One Who places men in power and brings down rulers, in order to forward Your perfect plan of salvation for the redemption of this world. Thank You for men like David, who have gone before us, but have set an example in trusting You to rescue their soul from the ravages of this world . I pray that no matter what I face in the days ahead I will trust You in all situations. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory and honor in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.”
(Psalm 35:17)

{Treasure Box}

And whosoever shall give to drink unto these little ones a cup of cold water, he shall in no wise lose his or her reward. Matthew 10:42

“Lets pray: Dear God, today I want to share the gifts of Your love and happiness with one who has less chance than I of finding them in Jesus Precious Name Amen. “

“Trust Jesus”

“We have trust issues when a friend or family member hurts us or a relationship that has gone bad or a child who retaliates over nothing but what their mind set tells them. So we will put up that guard secured wall and deny anything they say is truth. We have to learn to trust them all over again and it is hard to take down this wall, we have put up. We place trust in those in authority, those who we work with each day, Truth is no one is exempt, people are going to love you, hurt you and let us down. If you meant to type the word “it” in a sentence, but you typed the word “I” and didn’t mean to and say your sorry it was a mistake. People will take it to a whole new level of: oh my God! I can’t believe they made this mistake. A baby learning to talk says; I ate my food, but instead says it as I hate my food, mother goes and make’s that baby some new food. With no trust issues then realizes that child made a mistake, she chose’s to “Let it go”. It was a mistake. Some will hurt you all the more. Some will let us down, some sooner than others.

{This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:2-4 }

No one is completely trustworthy but God. He alone has the power, the resources, the time moment by moment and the will to ensure that He will never disappoint us or let us down. God alone is worthy of our trust and attention. God blesses everyone.

{Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD. The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. Proverbs 16:19-22 }

Father God, help me to trust others when I must, I trust You always, knowing that You will never let me down, in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Have a awesome day full of blessings and joy.

Chapter 34 This psalm was penned upon a particular occasion, as appears by the title, and yet there is little in it peculiar to that occasion, but that which is general, both by way of thanksgiving to God an instruction to us. I. He praises God for the experience which he and others had of his goodness. Here are some great ways to praise the Lord and what He says about them! Praise Him by lifting your hands. Praise Him with singing. Praise Him with your words. Praise Him with dancing and instruments. Praise Him in fellowship with other believers.
“Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.”
“Psalm 34:1-22
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned. The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
Father God, I thank You for Your Word and the truths it reveals. I am believing that like David, I would bless You at all times and in all circumstances. I pray that I may develop an attitude of gratefullness, praise and worship in every area of my life. No matter how the task may be at times when I get real busy. I am believing that in all things and at all times I would seek to glorify You in everything. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“{A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.} I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
(Psalm 34:1)

“Treasure Box”
All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.
John 6:37
Father God, remind us of why we are the objects of Your constant love and care in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“God’s Promise! We are His!”
This is my command: Love each other. “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me.
John 15:17-21
Whoever hates me hates my Father as well. John 15:23
The wicked shall perish; the godly shall stand. Proverbs 12:7
Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6

Have a awesome day full of blessings and joy.

Chapter 33 This is a psalm of praise; it is probable that David was the penman of it, but we are not told so, because God would have us look above the penmen of sacred writ, to that blessed Spirit that moved and guided them. The psalmist, in this psalm, I. Calls upon the righteous to praise God.
Psalm 33:1-22
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars ; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth, he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Father God, I thank You and praise Your holy name for all Your goodness and greatness to me and to all Your Children. Thank You that You have adopted me into your family and seated me together with Jesus Christ in heavenly places. Let me never forget Your loving-kindness oh Lord, may Your praise and thankfulness be forever on my lips, for You alone are worthy. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
“Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.”
(Psalm 33:1)

Good morning.

I would like to tell you, I have enjoyed my computer reading to me, so much. That when I have to read my study books, I can not obtain them on my computer to read to me. LOL! Guess being Philosophy a particular system of the Philosophical thought. They thought if I let the computer read to me. I would learn nothing and fall asleep. LOL!

I found this joke today: Who was the best financial Advisor in the bible? Noah was! He was floating stock, while everyone was in liquidation.

“Treasure Box “

Him that overcomes will I make a pillar in the temple of my God.

Revelation 3:12

Our Father, help us to hold fast to our faith in You. Give us strength and courage not to give up under pressure. I Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Learn to put aside your own desires so that you will become patient and godly, gladly letting God have His way. This will make possible the next step, which is for you to enjoy other people and to like them, and finally you will grow strong spiritually and become fruitful and useful to our Lord Jesus Christ. But anyone who fails to go after these additions to faith is blind indeed, or at least very short sighted, and has forgotten that God delivered him or her from the old life of sin so that now he can live a strong, good life for the Lord. So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen, and then you will never stumble or fall away. And God will open wide the gates of heaven for you to enter into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:6-11

The diligent man makes good use of everything he finds.

Proverbs 12:27

Have a awesome day full of blessings.

Psalm 32: The psalm describes the blessedness of forgiveness as no other does. happiness of the forgiven man (verses 1-2), the physical and psychological effects of unconfessed sin (verses 3-4), and the simple remedy of confession to obtain God’s forgiveness (verse 5). On this basis David can experience prayer. In the story of Psalm 32. David probably wrote Psalm 32 after he had slept with Bathsheba. She was the wife of Uriah. David sent Uriah to die in battle. The David married Bathsheba. For a while he did not ask God to forgive him. As a result he was very unhappy. Then he told God that he was sorry. Psalms 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Ver. 8. I will instruct thee and teach thee, No disgrace is it then for great men to be teachers of others. Amen!
Of David. A “maskil: a person versed in Hebrew or Yiddish literature especially : a follower or adherent of the Haskalah movement .”
Psalm 32:1-11
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Father God, there are many times when I have failed to listen to Your voice, gone my own way, and fallen flat on my face! Thank You and praise You that I can confess my faults to You, and that You are faithful and just to forgive all my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Help me to grow in grace, mature in the faith, and draw ever closer to You. Keep me alert to your instructions and directions for my life. Show me the path I should go, and guide me with Your eye always without a doubt. How awesome to know that You have scheduled every day of my life for my greater benefit. May I never stray from Your perfect path, and may my life be a godly witness and light of Jesus to others and a blessing to You. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen!

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalm 32:8″