Psalms 27:4-5 (NIV)One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me…
Psalms 27:4-5 (NIV)One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me…
Psalm 27 Triumphant Song of Confidence (NRSV)The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall fear? One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, … Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God…
Psalm 91 (NRSV)You who live in the shelter of the Most High,who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;my God, in whom I trust.”For he will deliver you from the snare of the hunterand from the deadly pestilence;he will cover you with his pinions,and under his…
Psalm 121 (NRSV)I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your…
Hebrews 4:14-16 (NRSVUE)Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we…
Psalm 130 (NRSV)Waiting for Divine RedemptionA Song of Ascents. 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.2 Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! 3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?4 But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. 5 I wait for the Lord; my soul…
Psalm 126:1-3, 6 (NSRV) When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced…Those who go out…
Psalm 27 (NRSV) and Psalm 147:1-6 (NRSV) Praise the Lord!How good it is to sing praises to our God, for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel.He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.Great…
1 Corinthians 14: 37-40 (RSV)If any one thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord. If any one does not recognize this, he is not recognized. So, my brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in…
Psalm 121 (NRSV) I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come?My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.The Lord is your keeper; the Lord…