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Verses 1 and 9 reflect the same thought. Proverbs 16:1 states, “The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.” Proverbs 16:9 states, “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” The point is that everyone makes plans. It may involve...

The first verse of Psalm 41 is important because it gives one of the reasons why we should help people who are in need. Psalm 41:1 says, "Blessed is one who considers the helpless; The Lord will save him on a day of trouble." “The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble.” In both the Old and...

Proverbs 3:15 She Is More Precious Than Jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her. In the heart of biblical wisdom literature, Proverbs 3:15 stands out as a beacon of truth and value. The Inestimable Value of Wisdom The book of Proverbs often personifies wisdom as a woman, highlighting...

We don’t know the events In David’s life that motivated him to write many of his psalms. We do know that the inspiration of God was with him during his writings; however we often only have hints of what actually had happened. In Psalm 15, we can make some more educated conclusions concerning...

Many times we, as Christians, will reflect upon the condition of the world at large. There’s no question that evil and sin marches throughout this world. As soon as we walk out the door of our homes, we see people who have no thought of their condition with God. Salvation has no place in their...

Psalm 13 is only six verses long. That’s about the equivalent of a short letter to a friend. Yet, there is so much that is packed into those six verses! One question that arises after reading the psalm is why is it so short? What was David doing at the time? Was an enemy pursuing him, or was he...

The first thing that “jumps out” in Psalm 12 is the first two words, “Help, Lord,” – what a short, simple, and yet complete prayer! Have you ever had “one of those days”, “and the frustration, tension, or whatever got so had that all you could think to say was “Help, Lord”? That was what David...

When something out of the ordinary happens, or we are grappling with some problem, we may turn to someone else and seek his/her advice. This practice is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, when we talk to someone else about a problem, it gives us a chance to crystallize in our own mind what...

Psalm 10 begins on a rather negative note, “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” This may seem negative, but it is also a very human reaction. At times, when we face trials and crisis, the Lord does seen to be far off and impersonal. This is...

Depression, loneliness, anguish – these are not very “positive” words, yet they describe conditions that all of us face at one time or another in our lives. When a person has to deal with something that causes such feelings, a common thought is, “I am all alone with this”, or “No one has had to...

How many of you have heard the expression, “I am not a morning person!”? For many people, that expression is all too accurate. In fact, we have all sorts of expressions that point to how we get up in the morning. “Boy, he must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!”, or...

One of the most important characteristics of David was that he was a man of prayer. Day and night, David was aware of the presence of his God, and he gained strength from that awareness. A good example of this is found in Psalm 4. This Psalm may have been written at night just prior to David...

Psalm 3 includes a subtitle “A psalm of David. When he fled from Absalom his son”. The event that led to the writing of this psalm may have come from the time when Absalom was trying to take the throne away from his father David. When Absalom began his revolt, many people followed him and...

If it wasn’t so pathetic, the first three verses of Psalm 2 would be very funny. “Why are the nations in an uproar and the peoples devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, ‘Let us tear...

Prayer is a powerful tool that can help us connect with our inner selves and the divine. It is a way to express gratitude, seek guidance, and find peace. However, many people struggle with prayer because they don’t know where to start or how to do it. In this article, we will provide you with...

Unfortunately, confrontation is part of life. Anger is not automatically sinful. Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:26, “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger…” So there is a place for anger, but it must be controlled and disciplined so that the response will not lead to...

In the gentle moments of Matthew 19:13-14, we witness a profound teaching. Children, in their innocence, were brought to Jesus, and despite the disciples’ initial resistance, Jesus welcomed them, declaring, “the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This statement unveils a deep truth...