Morning Direction From Scripture 8-2-17

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So many enemies against one man—
    all of them trying to kill me.
To them I’m just a broken-down wall
    or a tottering fence.
They plan to topple me from my high position.
    They delight in telling lies about me.
They praise me to my face
    but curse me in their hearts. Interlude Psalm 62:3,4

Do you consider your position in Christ high or lowly? What makes you think that way?

Morning Direction From Scripture 8-1-17

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So many enemies against one man—
    all of them trying to kill me.
To them I’m just a broken-down wall
    or a tottering fence.
They plan to topple me from my high position.
    They delight in telling lies about me.
They praise me to my face
    but curse me in their hearts. Interlude Psalm 62:3,4

What can you do to shore up the broken down and tottering places in your life?

Mid Afternoon Meditation 7-29-17

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So many enemies against one man—
    all of them trying to kill me.
To them I’m just a broken-down wall
    or a tottering fence.
They plan to topple me from my high position.
    They delight in telling lies about me.
They praise me to my face
    but curse me in their hearts. Interlude Psalm 62:3,4

What do you do when you feel surrounded by trouble? Is that what you should do or is there a better choice?

Mid Afternoon Meditation 7-27-17

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For you have heard my vows, O God.
    You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
Add many years to the life of the king!
    May his years span the generations!
May he reign under God’s protection forever.
    May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. Then I will sing praises to your name forever
    as I fulfill my vows each day. Psalm 61:5-8

What images are created by the phrase

“Then I will sing praises to your name forever
    as I fulfill my vows each day.” ?

 

Morning Direction From Scripture 7-27-17

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For you have heard my vows, O God.
    You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
Add many years to the life of the king!
    May his years span the generations!
May he reign under God’s protection forever.
    May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. Then I will sing praises to your name forever
    as I fulfill my vows each day. Psalm 61:5-8

What happens when God’s unfailing love and faithfulness watches over a person?

Evening Meditation 7-26-17

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For you have heard my vows, O God.
    You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
Add many years to the life of the king!
    May his years span the generations!
May he reign under God’s protection forever.
    May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. Then I will sing praises to your name forever
    as I fulfill my vows each day. Psalm 61:5-8

Under what circumstances do you think a king is removed from under God’s protection?

Mid Afternoon Meditation 7-26-17

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For you have heard my vows, O God.
    You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
Add many years to the life of the king!
    May his years span the generations!
May he reign under God’s protection forever.
    May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. Then I will sing praises to your name forever
    as I fulfill my vows each day. Psalm 61:5-8

What are the circumstances under which a king reigns under God’s protection?