Yeah, I would take some of the chocolate biscuits for ‘safe keeping’. When I was a boy (a younger legit one at home with Mum and Dad that is) I remember the day Mum would go shopping. That was undoubtedly the best day of the week, because often among the essentials that she purchased was […]
Read More Psalm 16 – For Safe KeepingI gotta say I had not paid that much attention to this Psalm before. For me I thought the whole thing about being in the Holy mountain was about clean hands and pure heart. This Psalm definitely puts some meat on them bones suggesting it’s not just the hands and heart, but the mouth too […]
Read More Psalm 15 – Even If It HurtsThe fool says in his heart there is no God. I like how the KJV italicised ‘there is’ suggesting some manuscripts had the quote as: The fool says in his heart, No God. In this Psalm, David is obviously aggrieved at the No God crew who look to do their own thing. In complete rebellion […]
Read More Psalm 14 – No God or Know GodAt the beginning he complains and at the end he praises. It’s like darkness to light. In that expression of his plight, his plea and his praise David goes through a fascinating process of expression. His situation is overwhelming, he needs God to step in or he feels on the brink of death itself. Just […]
Read More Psalm 13 – Confession: Where I Am, Who You AreThey were written in another time in a completely different setting, yet with some of the Psalms I get a feeling they could apply to certain modern setting. Psalm 12. I read it and I feel the cry in it for God to do something. Do something about the wicked. You can’t trust anyone, the […]
Read More Psalm 12 – They Say But God SaysIt’s true, sometimes I just wish I could fly away and leave it all behind. It doesn’t seem like anyone is paying attention to this unfairness I go through. Not just me, others who do their best in a messed up world with messed up institutions. They do their best, but just appear to be […]
Read More Psalm 11 – The ObserverIt’s probably better to have a basis on which to make a complaint to an authority that can respond.. It’s even better when the basis is put in place by that authority. The alternative is to just share an opinion and grievance that just gets airtime but nothing happens because anybody that does care has […]
Read More Psalm 10 – Making A ComplaintSome reflections on Psalm 9. He has done justice – praise God for that. He is hearing our cry for justice – seek God for that He will bring about justice – thank God for that. The Psalmist praises God for good reason and then uses that as a platform to petition God to keep […]
Read More Psalm 9 – To the God of JusticeSometimes the tears that flow are ones of amazement, wonder and awe. How the Psalmist could reflect on what was around him and pen these words gives an insight on just how appreciative he was on the wonders of God. From up above to the waters beneath and the part humans play in it all […]
Read More Psalm 8 – WonderMy boss at work, some of my work colleagues, some from my social circle too. They all seemed to be on my back and not in a polite way either. The hostility appeared to intensify at times and I knew that I hadn’t done anything wrong. I was working harder than ever and doing my […]
Read More Psalm 7 – God, Righteousness and the Refuge
Life With CD 