21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 177

I have had enough LORD

I have had enough LORD Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I willContinue reading “I have had enough LORD”

Secret sin ∙

The LORD was displeased with what David had done. – 2 Samuel 11:27 Psalms 51:1-12 1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. 2 Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. 3 For I recognizeContinue reading “Secret sin ∙”

What is darkness? ∙

What is darkness? ∙ [The Lord Jesus Christ] alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. – 1 Timothy 6:16 1 John 1:5-10 5 This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 6 So we are lying ifContinue reading “What is darkness? ∙”

Introspection – discovering our inner pain

Introspection – discovering our inner pain Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. – Psalms 139:23-24 Psalms 139:1-12 1 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything aboutContinue reading “Introspection – discovering our inner pain”

Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙

Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙ They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. – Psalms 19:10 Psalms 141:2 Accept my prayer as incense offered to you, and my upraised hands as an evening offering. Revelation 5:8 Golden bowls full of incense, whichContinue reading “Sweet Hour of Prayer ∙”