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 ∙”
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Be nice
Be nice You must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. – Colossians 3:12 2 Corinthians 6:6 We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love. Proverbs 3:3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them aroundContinue reading “Be nice”
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 ∙”
Harps on the willows ∙∙
Harps on the willows ∙∙ The LORD said, “I will make Jerusalem a heap of ruins. Jackals will make their home there. I will destroy the towns of Judah so that no one will be able to live in them.” Jeremiah 9:11 Psalms 137:1-4 1 Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept asContinue reading “Harps on the willows ∙∙”
It is never too soon to be kind ∙
It is never too soon to be kind ∙ Do not let kindness and truth leave you; tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. – Proverbs 3:3 Proverbs 20:27-29 27 The LORD’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive. 28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect theContinue reading “It is never too soon to be kind ∙”