Our Safe Place ∙

Our Safe Place ∙ Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. – Psalms 32:5 Psalms 32:1-5 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whoseContinue reading “Our Safe Place ∙”

Buoyant joy or diminishing bliss ∙

Buoyant joy or diminishing bliss ∙ Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! – Psalms 85:10 Psalms 32:1-5 1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose livesContinue reading “Buoyant joy or diminishing bliss ∙”

Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙

Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙ Let me again experience the joy of your salvation! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey! – Psalm 51:12 Psalms 51:9-12  9 Don’t keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt.  10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.Continue reading “Housebroken or heartbroken? ∙∙”

Buoyant joy or decline

Buoyant joy or decline Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! – Psalms 85:10 Psalms 32:1-5  1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!  2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives areContinue reading “Buoyant joy or decline”