Who has your back? ∙

Who has your back? ∙ I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, LORD, for you are a faithful God. – Psalms 31:5 Psalms 31:1-10  1 O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.  2 Turn your ear to listenContinue reading “Who has your back? ∙”

The Triumph of Compassion

The Triumph of Compassion A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is oppressed by a demon that torments her severely.” – Matthew 15:22 Matthew 15:23-28  23 But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urgedContinue reading “The Triumph of Compassion”

Create for me a pure heart∙

Create for me a pure heart ∙ Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me! – Psalms 51:10 Psalms 51:1-19  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 fromContinue reading “Create for me a pure heart∙”

Unworthy belonging ∙∙

Unworthy belonging ∙∙ Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. – Psalms 51:1 Psalms 51:1-7 1 A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him after he had gone into Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy, blot out myContinue reading “Unworthy belonging ∙∙”