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Test My Heart and Mind?

Test My Heart and Mind?

Dear Lord, I pray for those who will ask the Lord to test their hearts and minds.

Are you willing to be examined by holy God? When David wrote Psalm 26, he asked God to give him a through examination. Not everyone can withstand this type of scrutiny. Listen to David’s appeal in Psalm 26:1-3 (E:

“Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Prove me, O Lord, and try me;
test my heart and my mind.
For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I walk in your faithfulness.”

David asks God to try him and test him. Are you willing to do the same? If there is something you are hiding from God, it is time to repent. Don’t delay! 

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Youthful Transgressions Forgiven?

Youthful Transgressions Forgiven?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God not to remember their youthful transgressions. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Youth transgressions can be haunting. Fear not.

God is the God of answered prayer. He takes away the sin of the world.

The psalmist’s plea in Psalm 25:7-11 is that God would pardon guilt:

“Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!

Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

For your name’s sake, O Lord,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.”

Christ died and rose again to pay the price for sin. We serve a risen Lord. Live life victoriously.

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Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates?

Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the answer to the question, “Who is the King of glory?” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Imagine being with a throng of people outside of the gates of Jerusalem.

They have the Ark of the Covenant, and the assembly seeks entry. The editors of the notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible write about Psalm 24:7-10 (ESV) being a call and response between the people and the gatekeeper:

“Lift up your heads, O gates!
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.

Who is this King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle!
Lift up your heads, O gates!
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory! Selah ”

The psalmist provides a declaration of faith. God is real! Reread the verses and realize he is not far off. He is a personal God who deserves to be worshiped.

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Prophesy Came True?

Prophesy Came True?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who recognize Christ’s crucifixion was prophesied in a Psalm of David. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The mention of pierced hands and feet and the division of Christ’s garments are two indications David was divinely inspired to write the sacred psalms.

The note in the English Standard Version of the Bible says of Psalm 22:18: “This verse [about lots being cast for Christ’s clothing] is quoted in John 19:24 (cf. Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:24 Luke; 23:34).”

Psalm 22:16-18 (ESV) says,

“For dogs encompass me;
a company of evildoers encircles me;
they have pierced my hands and feet—
I can count all my bones—
they stare and gloat over me;
they divide my garments among them,
and for my clothing they cast lots.”

God inspired David.
Praise God for the prophetic nature of the psalms.

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A Tradition of Faith?

A Tradition of Faith?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose families passed down a tradition of faith.

Not everyone grows up in a household of faith. For those who were raised in godly homes, and became believers, most rejoice God not only saved Israel, but he also saved one or more of their family members.

Psalm 22:4-5 pays homage to this history:

“In you our fathers trusted; they trusted,
and you delivered them.
To you they cried and were rescued;
in you they trusted and were not put to shame.”

If you are new to walking with the Lord, praise God. You have the privilege of starting a new line of believers. One day a descendent may read Psalm 22 and give thanks for their family’s tradition of faith.

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Feel Forsaken?

Feel Forsaken?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who feel forsaken. In Jesus name, amen.

God’s word offers a great deal of “foreshowing.” Old Testament words take on greater significance when considered in light of the New Testament, Christian context.

Imagine Christ’s death on the cross.
Psalm 22:1 and Matthew 27:46 (ESV) are the same:
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Psalm 22:2-3 (ESV) continues:
“Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?
O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,
and by night, but I find no rest.

Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel.”

Consider this: When Christ was in the wilderness being tested, Jesus quoted Scripture. He does the same thing with his dying breath.

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