Ohana Grows Deep!

John 1

2008-05-30T09:30:00.002+08:00

The Word Became Flesh
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning.
3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood[a] it.

6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.[b]

10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13children born not of natural descent,[c] nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,[d] who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' " 16From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only,[e][f]who is at the Father's side, has made him known.

John the Baptist Denies Being the Christ
19Now this was John's testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, "I am not the Christ.[g]"
21They asked him, "Then who are you? Are you Elijah?"
He said, "I am not."
"Are you the Prophet?"
He answered, "No."

22Finally they said, "Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

23John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.' "[h]

24Now some Pharisees who had been sent 25questioned him, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?"

26"I baptize with[i] water," John replied, "but among you stands one you do not know. 27He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie."

28This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Jesus the Lamb of God
29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.' 31I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel."
32Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' 34I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God."

Jesus' First Disciples
35The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!"
37When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?"
They said, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?"

39"Come," he replied, "and you will see."
So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him. It was about the tenth hour.

40Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ). 42And he brought him to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter[j]).

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael
43The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me."
44Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."

46"Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked.
"Come and see," said Philip.

47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, "Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false."

48"How do you know me?" Nathanael asked.
Jesus answered, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you."

49Then Nathanael declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."

50Jesus said, "You believe[k] because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You shall see greater things than that." 51He then added, "I tell you[l] the truth, you[m] shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."

Huijuan: And the word became flesh, this morning as i was playing my psp, i sense that God was telling me to allow His word grow deep in my heart. This season, i am also pondering how close am i to God?? I need to return back to the lovey-dovey(wrong speeling..i think.. haha) relationship with God.

Crow: Verse 12: Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.. Though this is a very simple truth, I claim it today, that I am a child of God... Born not from natural descent, or by human decision, but born of God.. Thank u Lord

Psalm 150 - we've completed psalms!!!! =)

2008-05-29T09:00:00.003+08:00

1 Praise the LORD. [a]
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.

2 Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.

3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,

4 praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,

5 praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.

Eunice: Wow! So may many ways to praise God with, so many reason to praise God for..no excuses not to praise Him now.. =P Lord, thank you for carrying me in yur safe hands.. Hallelujah...!

Huijuan: Praise God for everything, Praise God that i claim i can get good results, Praise God that i will have the favor of God in the new school, Praise God i can do well in practicum...hehe..Praise God !

Pam: A great way to end the reading of Psalm.... wif one fixed theme throut tis season = PRAISE! Yup, I wan to praise God that He is my healer who heals my back ache n I praise Him cos' He is my ever present help in times of need!!!

Chin Ling: The only way to end the psalms. The only way to begin life. The only way to begin each day. The only way to live through every step of the way! PRAISE THE LORD!

Crow: Dear dear Lord Jesus, I praise you!! Let everything that has breath Praise Him forever!

Psalm 149 - Wednesday

2008-05-28T07:00:00.004+08:00

1 Praise the LORD. [a]
Sing to the LORD a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the saints.

2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;
let the people of Zion be glad in their King.

3 Let them praise his name with dancing
and make music to him with tambourine and harp.

4 For the LORD takes delight in his people;
he crowns the humble with salvation.

5 Let the saints rejoice in this honor
and sing for joy on their beds.

6 May the praise of God be in their mouths
and a double-edged sword in their hands,

7 to inflict vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,

8 to bind their kings with fetters,
their nobles with shackles of iron,

9 to carry out the sentence written against them.
This is the glory of all his saints.
Praise the LORD.

Chin Ling: OH YAY! Its great to be reminded that Praise is a weapon against the enemy! It is the glory of all his saints! PRAISE THE LORD!

Eunice: I am reminded now, that the joy of the Lord is my strength! Come on.... tiredness go away... I will try to sing a new song now to make myself feel better, and stronger...! God, I want u to take delight in me as much as I take delight in you... Jia You Jia You! The praise of God be on my mouth... Amen! Back to my joyous work!!!

Huijuan: Praise God for everythng! I am so happy!

Sara: Dunno what's wrong with me today but Ive been spotting mistakes after mistakes in my work today and it's so difficult to rectify them! But I am reminded of the last chapter of the Joel Osteen book ive been reading, which highlights that it is our choice to be and stay happy, and so, I still choose to praise the Lord for today and whatever comes my way!

Crow: When i read this psalm yesterday, the Lord asked me, "Do you believe I still delight in you?" I shamelessly claimed it, haha, and I know that it is true. The Lord will protect and bless us; such is the glory we will bask in... :)

Psalm 148

2008-05-27T07:00:00.004+08:00

1 Praise the LORD. [a]
Praise the LORD from the heavens,
praise him in the heights above.

2 Praise him, all his angels,
praise him, all his heavenly hosts.

3 Praise him, sun and moon,
praise him, all you shining stars.

4 Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the skies.

5 Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for he commanded and they were created.

6 He set them in place for ever and ever;
he gave a decree that will never pass away.

7 Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,

8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,

9 you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,

10 wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,

11 kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,

12 young men and maidens,
old men and children.

13 Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

14 He has raised up for his people a horn, [b]
the praise of all his saints,
of Israel, the people close to his heart.
Praise the LORD.

Chin Ling: I'm reminded of what Ps Seng Lee said. "It is enough" for everything that God has been, in the past, in the present, and what he will be in the future, it is enough for me to praise him. I'm not a circumstantial praiser, I want to be a "enough praiser". And for the above reason, it is enough for me to praise him!

Eunice: All sorts of different reasons, to praise the Lord... Even though I am v v tired, and my whole body is aching.. Praise the Lord! Every verse in this psalm, has the tiniest and biggest reason to praise the Lord. Lord, thank you for holding me so close to your heart. Praise Him in Everything! 加油吧！

Crow: Thank you Father. I will keep my promise made to you.

Sara: Even the trees, creatures, stormy winds and even water praise Him! And how beautiful the Lord has made his creations to be... there is indeed no reason NOT to praise Him! =)

Psalm 147- Monday

2008-05-26T09:44:00.003+08:00

1 Praise the LORD. [a]
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!

2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3 He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.

4 He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.

5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.

6 The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.

7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
make music to our God on the harp.

8 He covers the sky with clouds;
he supplies the earth with rain
and makes grass grow on the hills.

9 He provides food for the cattle
and for the young ravens when they call.

10 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his delight in the legs of a man;

11 the LORD delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.

12 Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem;
praise your God, O Zion,

13 for he strengthens the bars of your gates
and blesses your people within you.

14 He grants peace to your borders
and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.

15 He sends his command to the earth;
his word runs swiftly.

16 He spreads the snow like wool
and scatters the frost like ashes.

17 He hurls down his hail like pebbles.
Who can withstand his icy blast?

18 He sends his word and melts them;
he stirs up his breezes, and the waters flow.

19 He has revealed his word to Jacob,
his laws and decrees to Israel.

20 He has done this for no other nation;
they do not know his laws.
Praise the LORD.

Chin Ling: I will praise you because it is enough! Whatever that is mentioned in this psalm is enough for me to praise you all my lifetime! Lord I claim them, and I praise you for them in thanksgiving for the past, the present and the future! THANK YOu!

Eunice: I realised tht singing with the harp has been repeating these few days.. since the beginning of the psalms when they keep appearing. Lord, am I singing not enough? Ytd Pastor Eugene shared many good quotes. One of which he ended his msg with [ If Christians praise God more, the world would doubt him less ] . With this two things together, this comes as a reminder, to sing more of God love, not only to ourselves, and as a self acknowledgement, but to SHOUT OUT His goodness and that he is faithful. Make a joyful noise, instead of complaining... PRaise Him Prasie Him Praise Him in everything.

Crow: Dear Lord, help me to put my hope in your unfailing love...

Pam: Woah! Wat a psalm to start the week! Haha.. wat a way to start mine esp. now I am officially unemployed... hahah.... God is one who remembers (v4) n one who is a provider... I love YOU!!!

DEllia: As I read the psalm, I can only ask of one thing....Lord, do You take delight in me? I want the Lord to take delight in me. As I go thru this month, there are many thoughts and emotions welling inside of me, but as I read this psalm, I'm reminded that I only have to please the Lord and Lord alone. That though all else fails, God will still be with me.

Psalm 146 - Sunday

2008-05-25T09:44:00.003+08:00

1 Praise the LORD. [a]
Praise the LORD, O my soul.

2 I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortal men, who cannot save.

4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.

5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD his God,

6 the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
the LORD, who remains faithful forever.

7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets prisoners free,

8 the LORD gives sight to the blind,
the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down,
the LORD loves the righteous.

9 The LORD watches over the alien
and sustains the fatherless and the widow,
but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

10 The LORD reigns forever,
your God, O Zion, for all generations.
Praise the LORD.

DEllia: Thank You Lord, for reminding me not to put my trust in men or things around...cos these things will fade away...but to put my trust in You, because You are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Lord, thank You because I know this psalm is just for me and that You are with me.

Crow: this is a lesson the lord has been teaching me for a long time now... to let me significance be independant of how others view me, and to simply base it on the fact that God loves me no matter what... haa, anyway, i was very encouraged after reading a poem one of my girls wrote today when i asked her to do quiet time...

The world is full of false prophets
those who cannot save
like princes and mortal man

melodies of lovely praises
float up to his ear
as i sing praise to him forever

put your hope and trust
in the lord your god
pleasing him in your ways

the lord upholds the just
loving the righteous
hating the wicked

he watches over the aliens
the widows and the fatherless
leaving not a wink of sleep

he saves the prisoners,
feeds the hungry and help the blind
lifting up those who are bowed down

the lord reigns forever
god of all generations
praise the lord for
he is good!

- by faith ng

Psalm 145 - Saturday! =)

2008-05-24T09:43:00.004+08:00

A psalm of praise. Of David.

1 [a] I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.

3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.

4 One generation will commend your works to another;
they will tell of your mighty acts.

5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and I will meditate on your wonderful works. [b]

6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works,
and I will proclaim your great deeds.

7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.

9 The LORD is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.

10 All you have made will praise you, O LORD;
your saints will extol you.

11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might,

12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
The LORD is faithful to all his promises
and loving toward all he has made. [c]

14 The LORD upholds all those who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time.

16 You open your hand
and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways
and loving toward all he has made.

18 The LORD is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.

19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.

20 The LORD watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.

21 My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD.
Let every creature praise his holy name
for ever and ever.

Chin Ling: All I want to do now, is to bless your name. Thank you, the lover of my heart.

Huijuan: The Lord is faithful in my life. Thank You God!

Dellia: I love You Lord. thank You for Your love and compassion. That though I'm unworthy, You still love and you are so patient with me. Lord, teach me and give me the same heart, that I will love with an unfailing and unconditional love.

Psalm 144

2008-05-23T06:00:00.004+08:00

Of David.

1 Praise be to the LORD my Rock,
who trains my hands for war,
my fingers for battle.
2 He is my loving God and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield, in whom I take refuge,
who subdues peoples [a] under me.

3 O LORD, what is man that you care for him,
the son of man that you think of him?

4 Man is like a breath;
his days are like a fleeting shadow.

5 Part your heavens, O LORD, and come down;
touch the mountains, so that they smoke.

6 Send forth lightning and scatter {the enemies};
shoot your arrows and rout them.

7 Reach down your hand from on high;
deliver me and rescue me
from the mighty waters,
from the hands of foreigners

8 whose mouths are full of lies,
whose right hands are deceitful.

9 I will sing a new song to you, O God;
on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you,

10 to the One who gives victory to kings,
who delivers his servant David from the deadly sword.

11 Deliver me and rescue me
from the hands of foreigners
whose mouths are full of lies,
whose right hands are deceitful.

12 Then our sons in their youth
will be like well-nurtured plants,
and our daughters will be like pillars
carved to adorn a palace.

13 Our barns will be filled
with every kind of provision.
Our sheep will increase by thousands,
by tens of thousands in our fields;

14 our oxen will draw heavy loads. [b]
There will be no breaching of walls,
no going into captivity,
no cry of distress in our streets.

15 Blessed are the people of whom this is true;
blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.

Chin Ling: How Blessed am I Lord, that I can be called your daughter. Who am I that I should be given such a privilege, but yet you call me your own. Thank you for everything!

Crow: I think the thing that the Lord spoke to me about is that not to be discouraged, cuz he's still training me up slowly but surely... just a short song...

Work in Progress

Disappointments
They don’t get me down
Failures
I won’t turn back now
Cuz Jesus
He lives inside me now

I know I’m work in progress
My Saviour’s not done
He’s training me up for war
My stronghold and my deliverer
I take refuge in You
I’ll never look back
I’ll always look ahead
I trust in Your big plan
Cuz I’m just work in progress

We are all work in progress
Our Saviour’s not done
He’s training us up for war
Our stronghold and our deliverer
We take refuge in You
We’l never look back
We’ll always look ahead
We trust in Your big plan
Cuz we’re just work in progress

Aileen: It's such an irony that God made us but yet we cause him more trouble. haha.. vs 3 really reminds me to be grateful! really, the power of free will and God granting us that.

Sara: I too wonder who am i that He, the Lord of all, would even bother spending time on me (yes, me) to disciple and train me even as i fail Him time to time. and yet, His word is so true, that blessed are the people whose God is THE LORD!! Amen!! =)

DEllia: Lord, I really don't deserve that You have for me...but thank You Lord, for Your love...I love You Lord.

Psalm 143 - Thursday

2008-05-22T09:41:00.009+08:00

A psalm of David.

1 O LORD, hear my prayer,
listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness
come to my relief.
2 Do not bring your servant into judgment,
for no one living is righteous before you.

3 The enemy pursues me,
he crushes me to the ground;
he makes me dwell in darkness
like those long dead.

4 So my spirit grows faint within me;
my heart within me is dismayed.

5 I remember the days of long ago;
I meditate on all your works
and consider what your hands have done.

6 I spread out my hands to you;
my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.
Selah

7 Answer me quickly, O LORD;
my spirit fails.
Do not hide your face from me
or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.

9 Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD,
for I hide myself in you.

10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground.

11 For your name's sake, O LORD, preserve my life;
in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.

12 In your unfailing love, silence my enemies;
destroy all my foes,
for I am your servant.

Eunice: O Lord, bring me ouit of trouble.. you are my deliverer.. Lord, even as u reveal the hearts of the deceitful ppl around me.. may I not be like them.. May I continue to be real and true, and keep me from evil.. from becoming like one of the gossipmongers.. its really scary.. Lord, may your good spirit lead me on level ground..Amen!

Crow: in yesterday's psalm and today's, David writes about his spirit growing faint and failing him.. think the Lord is saying to me that many times my spirit grows faint and weak, but i must commit it to Him... yesterday i was teaching this P4 class.. i was teaching them about diligence, but at the end of the class, i realise that the one thing many of them caught was "Never give up.." many of them have big dreams in life... i told them to never forget their dreams, when they grow up to continue chasing their dreams... I felt like i was talking to myself too.... And more than that, i felt the Lord speaking to me through the children... u should see the innocence in their eyes when they so earnestly said "We must never give up.." So much fire and passion in them... I pray that I, too, will not give up and learn to be stronger in my will... Thank u Lord for teaching me through them!

Huijuan: TEach me to do ur will, and not my will be done, but your will be done.

Chin Ling: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for your word of unfailing love each morning. it certainly sustains me!

Sara: vs 5 brought me comfort as i remember the days of long ago, and consider what the Lord has done in my life, and all the more so will i bring myself to this truth when i feel faint and far away, dismayed and demoralised. Indeed Lord, I believe that you will deliver me, and I will be in Your courts, seeking you and drawing close to you.

Aileen: 'teach me to do your will for you are my God'.. that's my prayer that i'll always be teachable too

Dellia: Lord, lift up my spirit man..or woman (haaaa)...that I will always focus on the positive and never the negative!

Psalm 142 - Wednesday

2008-05-21T07:00:00.007+08:00

A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. [a]

1 I cry aloud to the LORD;
I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.
2 I pour out my complaint before him;
before him I tell my trouble.

3 When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who know my way.
In the path where I walk
men have hidden a snare for me.

4 Look to my right and see;
no one is concerned for me.
I have no refuge;
no one cares for my life.

5 I cry to you, O LORD;
I say, "You are my refuge,
my portion in the land of the living."

6 Listen to my cry,
for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.

7 Set me free from my prison,
that I may praise your name.
Then the righteous will gather about me
because of your goodness to me.

Chin Ling: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for being my refuge and hiding places in many areas in my life. Thank you for your goodness yesterday, today and tomorrow. Jesus, thank you for being my best friend.

aileen: thank you God for your faithfulness.. i may have many friends but i know that God is the one who is constant and always there

Eunice: God is really not seen but I know he's there.. sometimes its v hard to remember he's there no matter what, esp when u are cold n alone in the cave. Lord, mayb I always remember that you are there, in my heart, and beside me..

Sara: Hello everyone!! im back from my Hong Kong trip!! haa.. ok.. there were pleasant as well as unpleasant things that happened of course.. and i found vs 3 of this psalm to be especially true for me. All I can say is that I am so glad to be in the Lord's presence, for it is only in Him that I can seek refuge in when I am lost, feel weak and faint, and when I fall into the arms of the enemy! *i feel protected and safe being near Him*

Crow: Thank You Father, for You alone are really so faithful! It is you who know my way... Hee, today i had a very very sincere and pleasant affirmation... i really thank God and give Him all praise for it... I am really not worthy.... Thank u Lord...

Huijuan: I cry out to God on the MRT today, cos i jus feel that sth is missing in my life. And i found it back. It is serving in God;s ministry. Serving happily, serving with God. Met up with my gals for dinner today, we laughed non stop...I wana grow old with all of u. :)

DEllia: What can I say but that Lord all I can say is that give me a hug! Haaa...I know it sounds funny..but well, I just wanna be in the embrace of my Father.

Psalm 141 - Tuesday

2008-05-20T07:00:00.007+08:00

ninA psalm of David.

1 O LORD, I call to you; come quickly to me.
Hear my voice when I call to you.
2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;
may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.

3 Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD;
keep watch over the door of my lips.

4 Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil,
to take part in wicked deeds
with men who are evildoers;
let me not eat of their delicacies.

5 Let a righteous man [a] strike me—it is a kindness;
let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head.
My head will not refuse it.
Yet my prayer is ever against the deeds of evildoers;

6 their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs,
and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.

7 They will say, "As one plows and breaks up the earth,
so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave. [b] "

8 But my eyes are fixed on you, O Sovereign LORD;
in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.

9 Keep me from the snares they have laid for me,
from the traps set by evildoers.

10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I pass by in safety.

Chin Ling : Yes, Lord, let me pray and move your hands, and touch your hearts. Let me walk in your ways and stay safe in you. In Jesus Name, Amen!

aileen: Back to work today and taking refuge in the lord. haha.. such is life and i thank God for his protection

Pam: Lord thank you for your protection n that I will continue to walk wif you!

Huijuan: As the days drews nearer to start teaching, God is reminding me not to be drawn to what is evil. God, jus keep me pure and keep my passion in teaching and not do what usually typical teachers do. Help me to have favor from u, and also i am able to connect with students. :)

Eunice: Yes Lord, guard my mouth, that I do not use it for any other purpose, except for building your kingdom. Lord, that my eyes are fixed on you and you alone, nothing else. Today's daily bread reminds me that you bring pain for a reason, to strengthen and to build. Lord, in you I seek refuge that you do not give me over to death.

Crow: Dear Lord, forgive me.... for the foolish things i do.... in you i take refuge... do not give me over to death....

Dellia: Never let my heart be drawn towards what is evil. Give me a pure heart, that I will praise You and stay pure all the days of my life until the time when I return back to You.,

Psalm 140 - holiday monday.. (10 more psalms to go...)

2008-05-19T09:38:00.004+08:00

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men;
protect me from men of violence,
2 who devise evil plans in their hearts
and stir up war every day.

3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent's;
the poison of vipers is on their lips.
Selah

4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked;
protect me from men of violence
who plan to trip my feet.

5 Proud men have hidden a snare for me;
they have spread out the cords of their net
and have set traps for me along my path.
Selah

6 O LORD, I say to you, "You are my God."
Hear, O LORD, my cry for mercy.

7 O Sovereign LORD, my strong deliverer,
who shields my head in the day of battle-

8 do not grant the wicked their desires, O LORD;
do not let their plans succeed,
or they will become proud.
Selah

9 Let the heads of those who surround me
be covered with the trouble their lips have caused.

10 Let burning coals fall upon them;
may they be thrown into the fire,
into miry pits, never to rise.

11 Let slanderers not be established in the land;
may disaster hunt down men of violence.

12 I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor
and upholds the cause of the needy.

13 Surely the righteous will praise your name
and the upright will live before you.

Eunice: Lord Lord, protect me from the tongues of the evil men.. that slanderers will not be established in this land.. Lord, let their words not put me down... but I will be strengthened in you..

Crow: Lord, i find it hard to guard against the evil one.. Sometimes i find i even lose focus on what i am doing, why am i doing this, etc... But Lord, help me to live for you so that i can praise Your name now and forevermore

Dellia: This is what I really need. Lord, be near, let me know that You are near. I will praise You all the times, even if I don't understand...I will still praise You.

Psalm 139

2008-05-18T09:37:00.002+08:00

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.

3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.

4 Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O LORD.

5 You hem me in—behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.

7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?

8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there.

9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,

10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.

11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,"

12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.

13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.

17 How precious to [b] me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!

18 Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand.
When I awake,
I am still with you.

19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God!
Away from me, you bloodthirsty men!

20 They speak of you with evil intent;
your adversaries misuse your name.

21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD,
and abhor those who rise up against you?

22 I have nothing but hatred for them;
I count them my enemies.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.

24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.

Crow: This is such a beautiful beautiful psalm..... How precious and dear we are to the Lord! I must write a song on this!!

Dellia: Lord, You know me so well...what can I say right? Ah...I'm so reminded that at times when I don't know what to say, You know and You understand. thank you Lord.

Psalm 138

2008-05-17T09:35:00.003+08:00

Of David.
1 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
before the "gods" I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.

3 When I called, you answered me;
you made me bold and stouthearted.

4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD,
when they hear the words of your mouth.

5 May they sing of the ways of the LORD,
for the glory of the LORD is great.

6 Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly,
but the proud he knows from afar.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes,
with your right hand you save me.

8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your love, O LORD, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.

Eunice: Indeed Lord, you will fulfill your purpose for me.. in your enduring love...

Crow: Dear Lord, thank you for being with me always and always..

Dellia: Thank you Lord, because I can rest assure that You will always walk with me and never leave me. Though everyone might go, You will be with me. Just help me to trust in You and find comfort in You all the time.

Psalm 137 - Friday

2008-05-16T07:00:00.006+08:00

Psalm 137

1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept
when we remembered Zion.

2 There on the poplars
we hung our harps,

3 for there our captors asked us for songs,
our tormentors demanded songs of joy;
they said, "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"

4 How can we sing the songs of the LORD
while in a foreign land?

5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
may my right hand forget its skill .

6 May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth
if I do not remember you,
if I do not consider Jerusalem
my highest joy.

7 Remember, O LORD, what the Edomites did
on the day Jerusalem fell.
"Tear it down," they cried,
"tear it down to its foundations!"

8 O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction,
happy is he who repays you
for what you have done to us-

9 he who seizes your infants
and dashes them against the rocks.

Chinling : This psalm is sad. I thank the Lord for rescuing me, for everlasting joy. I must always remember Jesus as my highest joy.

Eunice: There is none like you Jesus... So wonderful. Indeed, you are my beautiful saviour. Lord I thank you that I am in a land where there are no natural disasters. With so many happening around us, i cant help but think how blessed i am. Yet we are here, worrying about so many things everyday. Lord, all creation bows to worship you. Indeed, you are my beautiful saviour!

Crow: How can we sing songs of the Lord when we are being forced to do so? Lord, help me to remember you at all times

Juan: Help to to always give thanks when i m goin thru trials. Thank You for saving me!

aileen: such a sad psalms.. really reminds me to thank God for the promise land i'm dwelling in now and not only remember zion when in sorrow

Dellia: Lord, help me never to forget You. Especially in good times, when things seems so good, that I will always still turn to You.

Psalm 136 - Thursday

2008-05-15T00:01:00.005+08:00

..Psalm 136

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.

2 Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.

3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.

4 to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever.

5 who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.

6 who spread out the earth upon the waters,
His love endures forever.

7 who made the great lights—
His love endures forever.

8 the sun to govern the day,
His love endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.

10 to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt
His love endures forever.

11 and brought Israel out from among them
His love endures forever.

12 with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
His love endures forever.

13 to him who divided the Red Sea ^[a] asunder
His love endures forever.

14 and brought Israel through the midst of it,
His love endures forever.

15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea;
His love endures forever.

16 to him who led his people through the desert,
His love endures forever.

17 who struck down great kings,
His love endures forever.

18 and killed mighty kings—
His love endures forever.

19 Sihon king of the Amorites
His love endures forever.

20 and Og king of Bashan—
His love endures forever.

21 and gave their land as an inheritance,
His love endures forever.

22 an inheritance to his servant Israel;
His love endures forever.

23 to the One who remembered us in our low estate
His love endures forever.

24 and freed us from our enemies,
His love endures forever.

25 and who gives food to every creature.
His love endures forever.

26 Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.

Crow: Yes, Give Thanks to the Lord, For He is Good, His Love endures forever! "His love endures forever" repeats 26 times! haha, hey, that's like the number of alphabets we have! In all things A-Z, His love endures forever!! Well well, Lord today i give thanks to You, for Indeed, Your love endures forever! I put my Hope in You! Thank you Lord!

Huijuan: His love really endures forever..... :) AMEN!!! Jus thank God that 2 days b4 simon had the car accident, i dunno why, jus became naggy and keep on reminding him to be careful on the road. And God really know today is the day.....So i was reminding simon, His wife is wise and can really hear from God ah. but ultimately it is God who is good. Thank You father

Chinling : This psalm reminded me to continue to harness a positive spirit, in thanksgiving to the Lord for all things instead of dwelling on the negative. i am reminded of all the good things that the Lord has done in my life as the psalmist retracks God's countless miracles. Give thanks!

Eunice: Yes... 26 times.. and i feel like singing the song.. its good that I choose to read this now.. in the midst of a grumpy morning.. yes.. i am grumpy when i dont get enough beauty sleep.. and I came into the office today, and found out that someone didnt do his work for days... gosh.. so.. in my grumpy mood, i told him to do it.. yes, i better buy a chocolate for him later.. but.. Lord, i know this word is for me today.. that I should have this song ringing in my head, that I will remmeber to give thanks because you are a good God... every little thing that has breathe, Praise the LORD!!!! Sing Praise, sing praise...

Dellia: A very simple reminder...to give thanks...always and always! For a simple reason, because his love endures forever

Aileen: really reminds me of the song! haha his love endures forever.. so thank God for eternity!

Psalm 135 - Wednesday

2008-05-14T10:23:00.004+08:00

Psalm 135

1 Praise the LORD. ^[a]
Praise the name of the LORD;
praise him, you servants of the LORD,

2 you who minister in the house of the LORD,
in the courts of the house of our God.

3 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good;
sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.

4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob to be his own,
Israel to be his treasured possession.

5 I know that the LORD is great,
that our Lord is greater than all gods.

6 The LORD does whatever pleases him,
in the heavens and on the earth,
in the seas and all their depths.

7 He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth;
he sends lightning with the rain
and brings out the wind from his storehouses.

8 He struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
the firstborn of men and animals.

9 He sent his signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt,
against Pharaoh and all his servants.

10 He struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings-

11 Sihon king of the Amorites,
Og king of Bashan
and all the kings of Canaan-

12 and he gave their land as an inheritance,
an inheritance to his people Israel.

13 Your name, O LORD, endures forever,
your renown, O LORD, through all generations.

14 For the LORD will vindicate his people
and have compassion on his servants.

15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.

16 They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;

17 they have ears, but cannot hear,
nor is there breath in their mouths.

18 Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.

19 O house of Israel, praise the LORD;
O house of Aaron, praise the LORD;

20 O house of Levi, praise the LORD;
you who fear him, praise the LORD.

21 Praise be to the LORD from Zion,
to him who dwells in Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD.

Crow: The Lord reminds me that i need to praise the Lord for he is good, and not let it be dependent on the circumstances. Even when we serve in the house of God, there can be many disappointments and frustrations. But the Lord reminds me to Praise Him FOR HE IS GOOD. In all things, praise Him!!!!!! Not easy at all!

Eunice: vs 5 says " I know that the Lord is great and greater than all Gods " and vs 15 says the idols of the nations are silver and gold made by the hands of men, and those who make these idols will be like them, have mouths but cannot speak. It makes me wonder, with afew natural disasters going around now, cyclone in Myanmar, earthquake in China, do men still hold on to gold n silver for their lives more than their salvation? Gold and silver become the tridols of the nations, when countries want to fight for power and be the richest country in the world. Once they become that, what comes next? So what if you have the gold that you want, yet you do not have a mouth to speak, to praise the Lord and to share God's goodness? Its almost like having no one to share your joy. Wont that be very sad? Lord I thank you that today, I may not be the richest person in the world, in terms of gold and silver, but i thank you that I have you, and a mouth to speak of your goodness. Lord, let the words that come out of my mouth glorify and edify you, than to bring people down. Lord, teach me to speak words of wisdom, words that heal..

Pam: An interesting morning as I was reading the Psalm, listening Christian music n watching sad news playing on tv mobile.... hahah... WOW... wat a whirlwind of emotions going thr the bumpy ride to work! One ting I was reminded will I still dare to praise Him despite the ongoing things or live in fear? Do I have the discipline to praise Him even for the smallest things or when things go so wrong.... ? Lord, I wan to fearfully praise YOU daily... guide me!

Juan: The LORD does whatever pleases him....Although i do not know someimtes what God is doing, i jus learn to trust....God i trust in u.

Chin Ling : You know what! Its the second time I typed a lengthy post and then it disappeared on this blog! But, actions speaks louder than words, right? So, I'll praise the Lord anyways! HAHAHA!!!!

Dellia: The Lord deserves more than anything..so praise Him.

Psalm 134 - Tuesday

2008-05-13T07:30:00.002+08:00

psalm 134

A song of ascents.

1 Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD
who minister by night in the house of the LORD.

2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary
and praise the LORD.

3 May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth,
bless you from Zion.

Eunice: The garment of Praise is the King's favourite dress.. indeed... let my everyday's best dress be a garment of praise, to hv favour with the King. Tommy Tenney said.. one night of favour is enough to last you for a lifetime.. =)

Crow: God really loves it when we worship Him. Worship is powerful.. Praise the Lord! Lift up our hands! May i never forget the power of worship... our worship determines our destiny... wow..

Aileen: These few days the psalms has been very short yet so meaningful. After tommy tenney i was really reminded that my praise continues when i'm doing things on this earth. Even as i start planning for my future and working hard as a marketplace minister, i want to commit everything that i do to the lord and that requires me to ask the lord "God what would you take delight in?" I want to praise the lord when i'm in the sanctuary (in the church and out) because that's where God is.. everywhere!! hahaha

Dellia: Lord, make me a servant, to serve the people around. That as I serve and work, it will be for You and not for men.

Psalm 133 - Monday

2008-05-11T09:58:00.003+08:00

Psalm 133

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity!

2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron's beard,
down upon the collar of his robes.

3 It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the LORD bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.

Chin Ling: Lord, teach me how to live in such a way to put others interests ahead, so that we may love each other because you first love us. Father, give me the strength today to choose to love you by loving your people!

Aileen: Unity - my prayer is that our G12 will be united! So, this wed to timbre yes?!

Crow: Thank God for the unity of our g12! No wonder we are so richly blessed.. Yes Aileen, see u this wed! :)

Pam: Yes! Indeed..... when I read the psalm this morning.. such a familar psalm n a familar theme... UNITED! Hahaha.... man united won the champions leauge! Haha.. lame! But yes... lets be united in our faith, speech n actions!

Eunice: As a family, we grow together.. Unity is a blessing!

Huijuan: Lets stay united, and help del ok! WE will help unite the rest who sometimes are not around. Dear gals, not sure u reading this, but as the eldest in age(opps, i m so old...!), I think Let's learn to unite, its not easy for del to catch u, she got a family, she got baby. Let's learn to unite and find urself more blessed!

Sara: Yup!! Agree!! with everyone!! haa... it's really a blessing to be united... and all the more so should we keep the rest in prayer! we all have times when we'll feel down and out, fall down badly and dunno how to get up on our own.. and having this united family helps! And thanks Crow for this new song/ psalm... it ministers! hee... I thank the Lord that you did not hide the talents He gave you! =)

Dellia: Unity...that's the greatest weapon! Lord, help me to preserve unity at all cost.

Psalm 132 - Sunday

2008-05-11T00:10:00.003+08:00

Psalm 132

A song of ascents.

1 O LORD, remember David
and all the hardships he endured.

2 He swore an oath to the LORD
and made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

3 "I will not enter my house
or go to my bed-

4 I will allow no sleep to my eyes,
no slumber to my eyelids,

5 till I find a place for the LORD,
a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."

6 We heard it in Ephrathah,
we came upon it in the fields of Jaar [a] : [b]

7 "Let us go to his dwelling place;
let us worship at his footstool-

8 arise, O LORD, and come to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.

9 May your priests be clothed with righteousness;
may your saints sing for joy."

10 For the sake of David your servant,
do not reject your anointed one.

11 The LORD swore an oath to David,
a sure oath that he will not revoke:
"One of your own descendants
I will place on your throne-

12 if your sons keep my covenant
and the statutes I teach them,
then their sons will sit
on your throne for ever and ever."

13 For the LORD has chosen Zion,
he has desired it for his dwelling:

14 "This is my resting place for ever and ever;
here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it-

15 I will bless her with abundant provisions;
her poor will I satisfy with food.

16 I will clothe her priests with salvation,
and her saints will ever sing for joy.

17 "Here I will make a horn [c] grow for David
and set up a lamp for my anointed one.

18 I will clothe his enemies with shame,
but the crown on his head will be resplendent."

Crow: Will the Lord choose my heart as His dwelling place?

Dellia: I pray that I will have the psalmist heart and prayer...to find a place for the Lord, that my heart will be a place of dwelling

Psalm 131

2008-05-10T09:22:00.003+08:00

Psalm 131

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 My heart is not proud, O LORD,
my eyes are not haughty;
I do not concern myself with great matters
or things too wonderful for me.

2 But I have stilled and quieted my soul;
like a weaned child with its mother,
like a weaned child is my soul within me.

3 O Israel, put your hope in the LORD
both now and forevermore.

Chin Ling : Exactly what I am feeling right now, to leave all the past glories, fears, troubles behind me, but to be still and sit before the Lord and receive his words. My dependence in the Lord only.

Crow: Lord, may my heart always be humble and my eyes nv haughty but always seek to serve u..

Dellia: Lord, teach me to be still and to put my hope in You.

Psalm 130

2008-05-08T23:16:00.008+08:00

Psalm 130

A song of ascents.

1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD;

2 O Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy.

3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins,
O Lord, who could stand?

4 But with you there is forgiveness;
therefore you are feared.

5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
and in his word I put my hope.

6 My soul waits for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning.

7 O Israel, put your hope in the LORD,
for with the LORD is unfailing love
and with him is full redemption.

8 He himself will redeem Israel
from all their sins.

Eunice: vs4 makes me wonder, if i fear the Lord cos i am afraid of the wages of sin, or do I fear Him, for his reverence on my life.. If its for the former, Lord, forgive me... if I have taken your grace and mercy for granted. This that you gave to us so freely, I will treasure it all my life.. Amen! Happy Friday!

Chin Ling: Yes Lord, thank you for saving me and forgiving me. What you did on the cross has surely reminded me of your power and your sacrifice. Let me wait for you and put my trust fully in you. My prayer is that my waiting and my trusting would be one that is more intense than as the watchmen wait for the morning. My full dependence is on you.

Pam: v3 & 4 - My God has a big n forgiving heart.... Lord.. show me my sins daily... teach me to forgive daily as well.

Crow: I don't know how to respond to this psalm.... Unlike the psalmist, I don't wait for the Lord so much. I don't know.... I really feel so silenced when i read this psalm. I don't know lah. haha.

Anyway, just a personal song:

Forgiven

I’m sorry that I’ve hurt You
With the things that I do
All the time I thought I knew
I’m but a fool

I’m sorry that I made You sad
Running from Your will
Took Your grace for granted
And Your love for a ride

Estranged from Your presence
Cast from Your sight
Abandon me no more O Lord
I’m crying inside
Please forgive me

I will wait for You Lord
My soul waits
In Your Word my hope resides
I’ll wait for You
Just to hear
I’m forgiven

Lord I know Your love for me
Is higher than the skies
In Your Word my hope resides
I know for sure
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven

Aileen: been really busy the whole day, and i realised i didn't take time like the psalmist to wait upon the lord!! tsk tsk.. haha gentle reminder from the one above

Dellia: Lord, teach me patience to wait for You. That I will not act on my own, but to wait for You.

Psalm 129 - Thursday

2008-05-08T07:09:00.006+08:00

A song of ascents.

1 They have greatly oppressed me from my youth— let Israel say-
2 they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
3 Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
7 with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms.
8 May those who pass by not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD."

Chin Ling : I speak this psalm to whatever the devil uses to discourage me or hurt me! Yes, how wonderful to be a daughter of the Lord who have not let the schemes of the enemy gain victory over me but use every one of them to grow me, that I may learn dependence on the Lord. This reminded me of the story of Joseph -Whatever that was meant to be bad turned out to be the good, when they are in the hands of the Lord!

Eunice: To what the Lord has given to me, is a promise that he will not allow the evil one's scheme to succeed because He is upholding me with His righteous right hand. Lord, mayb I be steady when I see the scheme succeeding, because even though situations may not seem so, they have not gained the victory over me! Amen!

Dellia: the people who hurt you the most so often are the people that are with You. Sometimes you might not understand why people react the way they did but as this psalms says...don't fear my dear friend...trust in Him and He will save You. So keep praying my dear friends and don't give up.

Crow: Lord I am not worthy.. But Lord, Your grace always lifts me up no matter what I've done.. Help me not to look back again, but go from strength to strength.. Help me Lord.

From Strength To Strength

From the days of my youth
Trying times I’ve been through
Wandered from Your presence
Hidden from Your grace
But I know
From the days of my youth
You have been with me
You spoke life into this broken heart
Strength to my soul
You believed in me

I know I’ve told You
I give my life to You
Many times I said
I’d start anew

So I sing
I will go
From strength to strength
Never look back again
Mount on eagle’s sings
Soar higher than ever
Cuz You give Victory

Aileen: the lord is righteous.. simple but powerful reminder

DO IT ANYWAY - by Mother Teresa..

2008-05-07T09:19:00.003+08:00

People are often unreasonable, illogical, And self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you Of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win someFalse friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank; People may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.

My friend reminded me of the above, while I was catching up with him, and yes, this poem much describes my friend's life. I've nv seen someone who could be so contented with only $20 a day, and yes, my friend happens to be a doctor. The simple joy that things around him can bring, and its a choice, to be contented. While talking to him, I was wondering. Are we too blessed, that we take simple things for granted? Simple things like having medicine readily available, simple things like water for granted. I dont thank the Lord everyday every second that I have water to drink, and a proper chair to sit on. Instead just this morning, I prayed and ask God to change my hearts towards ppl who are nasty to me. 知足常乐, simple 4 words, but yet the meaning goes deep within.
Lord, I want to appreciate the small little things that you have blessed me with, more than the BIG things. Well, I want to give my best, do good and be happy anyway. =)

Psalm 128 - Wednesday

2008-05-07T08:22:00.004+08:00

Psalm 128

A song of ascents.

1 Blessed are all who fear the LORD,
who walk in his ways.

2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.

3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house;
your sons will be like olive shoots
around your table.

4 Thus is the man blessed
who fears the LORD.

5 May the LORD bless you from Zion
all the days of your life;
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem,

6 and may you live to see your children's children.
Peace be upon Israel.

Chin Ling: That I may fear you as I go about all my days, in all my ways. May I choose to walk in obedience in my heart, thoughts and actions.

Eunice: Lord, I want to fear you in my life, and walk in your ways.. indeed, my life vision "Blessed to Bless". without your blessings, how can I bless? I want to eat the fruit of my labour.. and share it with you! Amen!

Crow: Teach me to fear You, Lord, that i may walk in Your ways.

Teach me to fear You

God You are mighty
Every knee will bow at your glory
Awesome God You reign
We stand in awe at Your Name

Mighty God
Awesome God
You reign

Teach me today
The fear of the Lord
That I may walk in Your ways
Erase all doubt
May I just stand in awe
Teach me to fear You Lord

To enter Your courts
With fear and trembling
Fear and trembling
Fear and trembling at Your Name
Lord I tremble at Your Name

Mighty God
Awesome God
You reign

Aileen: Such an irony that with fear comes blessings but yet i've experienced it in my life. My prayer is that i'll always be mindful of what the lord says, always working my salvation with fear and trembling.. hehehe.. and thank G0d for his mercies

Pam: I want to walk with the Lord all the days of my life... and be a God-fearing woman....

Dellia: sometimes it's 'just so easy to forget about what the Lord has done and when we remain righteous and do what is right, things doesn't seem so good...but the Lord promises that blessings will come for those of us who fear the Lord. So fear God with all Your heart.

Psalm 127- Tuesday

2008-05-06T11:21:00.001+08:00

Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.

2 In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep to ^[a] those he loves.

3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.

4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one's youth.

5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

Chin Ling: Can identify with V3-5 alot. I want to give thanks to the sec 1 girls that I have now. Each and everyone of them are like a reward from the Lord to me. Seeing them grow and even loving God and encouraging each other has been a very real encouragement to me. I'm challenged to continue to work with the Lord to grow the people that he plants along my way. The enemy be defeated because we are committed to this cause! :D

Pam: V1 is always a reminder for me esp. in serving the ppl..... but I think it applies to our daily life as well..... all my daes, my roles I play... He needs to be in it!

Crow: Lord, I surrender all. Help me to surrender daily.

Take Your Place

How could I fail to see
Everything I have, all I am
It’s your blessing
I can speak a thousand words Labour my whole life
I could try with all my strength
All in vain

Just one word from our King
And the world was made
Just one touch from the Lord
And the earth will shake
Just one thing You ask
That I give You my life
Lord now I surrender all

Lord come, take your place
I need no other
Come work your wonders
I will trust in You
Give all to You
Jesus
Take your place

Phebe: (Sorry I know I haven't been updating, but I've been updating it on my livejournal :) )

This month of May, I've been so touched and encouraged by how God has been speaking to me so directly thru the Psalms of May. Its been a little journey of learning that my deliverance, my security and my dependence is in the Lord!

The little talk I had with Mum last nite ended up with both of us teary, definitely wasn't something I enjoyed talking about with her. I went to bed discouraged. But, woke up to a beautiful Psalm 127 - that my dependence must be on the Lord. For unless the Lord builds the house, I will labor in vain. Without God's blessings, all is nothing.

Being me, a perfectionist and a worry bug, I always struggle with the fact that I need to learn how to let go and let God. Learning how to live a life of faith is very simple actually. One that is not filled with anxiety but trusting in the Lord's daily provisions. For those who trust in the Lord will be like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever (Psalm 125:1)

My help is in the name of the Lord.

I'm glad we were made to memorize Psalm 121 at cell group on Sunday. - I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. He will not let my foot slip - He who watches over me will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over me - the Lord is my shade at my right hand; the sun will not harm me by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep me from all harm - He will watch over my life. The Lord will watch over my coming and going, both now and forevermore.

What began as a season, must become a lifestyle.

Eunice: Lord, be the builder of my house. Everything that I am building now, I want to build it together with you. I am glad when I didn ttry to take things into my own hands ytd night, and Lord, your love came as a gentle reminder to me. Lord, let me be able to share this love with the people around. I want to be the one that makes the difference. Lord, use me. I claim the promise that you gives sleep to those that you love.. that I will not have sleepless nights anymore.. Amen!

Dellia: I'm reminded not to do things by my own strength and labour and toil...but to wait for the Lord and rest in Him.

Psalm 126

2008-05-05T11:19:00.000+08:00

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the LORD brought back the captives to ^[a] Zion,
we were like men who dreamed. ^[b]

2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."

3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.

4 Restore our fortunes, ^[c] O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.

5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.

6 He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.

Chin Ling: Yes, what a wonderful psalm about dreaming on a Monday! The Lord will make all our dreams come true even as we continue to sow seeds of obedience!

Dellia: Amen! Joy! THe Lord sees every single tears and will turn our mourning into joy!

Aileen: Just came back from retreat and this part " the lord has done great things for us". Even as i climbed up the fort, i really see the glory of the place.. hahaha.. and really want to thank God cause "if the lord was not with me" i really think my life would not be so blessed. so thank God for that

Crow: Dear Lord, when i received your total forgiveness and drew close to you, I was like men who dreamed. You filled my mouth with laughter and my tongue with songs of Joy. You did great things for me, and my heart was filled with Joy. Lord, I'm sorry. Restore unto me your life again, Lord.. I don't care about anything else.. I just want my relationship with You back, Lord..

Nothing Else

Many things may cloud my mind
I choose to praise You Lord
You’re the way, the only way
I’ll follow You my Lord

May my life reflect Your righteousness
May my words be filled with grace
Let my thoughts be of You Lord
Change me Lord I pray

Nothing else
Nothing else matters
I love You
I know You love me
Nothing else
Nothing else matters but You

Jesus, you died for me
And Nothing Else,
Nothing else matters

Huijuan: Woo hoo Crow, another song wow...hehe.. well like aileen has mentioned, came back from retreat, didnt really rested physically but spiritually quite ok:) Well, Many things to give thanks For!!! No more school!! ahah..Exams over. Tmr goin HK!!! yeah! If i didnt have God in my life, dont think i can be soooo blessed and overcome NIE by myself.

Eunice: Lord, how easy it is to praise you when things are going right.. Are u telling me to praise u in all circumstances, not only in times of goodness?? Lord, I try.. I will try.. thank you for bringing me through it all and seeing me through the seasons.

Psalm 125 - Sunday

2008-05-04T10:40:00.001+08:00

Psalm 125

A song of ascents.

1 Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so the LORD surrounds his people
both now and forevermore.

3 The scepter of the wicked will not remain
over the land allotted to the righteous,
for then the righteous might use
their hands to do evil.

4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good,
to those who are upright in heart.

5 But those who turn to crooked ways
the LORD will banish with the evildoers.
Peace be upon Israel.

Dellia: A reminder from yesterday, as long as I put my trust in Him....I will not be shaken. Thank You Lord, that though things might shake, You will not, and I know I can put all my fears and thoughts to You.

Psalm 124- Saturday

2008-05-03T10:40:00.002+08:00

Psalm 124

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 If the LORD had not been on our side—
let Israel say-

2 if the LORD had not been on our side
when men attacked us,

3 when their anger flared against us,
they would have swallowed us alive;

4 the flood would have engulfed us,
the torrent would have swept over us,

5 the raging waters
would have swept us away.

6 Praise be to the LORD,
who has not let us be torn by their teeth.

7 We have escaped like a bird
out of the fowler's snare;
the snare has been broken,
and we have escaped.

8 Our help is in the name of the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

Dellia: Thank You God for reminding me that You are always by my side. when I'm tired and weary, I can draw strength from You.

Eunice: All for love, the Father gave. If not He loved me, he would hv come. If not for Him who loves me, I wouldnt hv had the victories I have had.

Psalm 123 - Friday

2008-05-02T10:39:00.004+08:00

Psalm 123

A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to you,
to you whose throne is in heaven.

2 As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master,
as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the LORD our God,
till he shows us his mercy.

3 Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us,
for we have endured much contempt.

4 We have endured much ridicule from the proud,
much contempt from the arrogant.

Crow: Lord I look to you.. To Your words of truth.. Lord help me to ALwayS be consumed in your word..

Chin Ling : Lord, help me to fully depend on you the way its described in the psalm. Help me not to lean on my own strength, but yours alone.

Dellia: I wanna look to You always and always!

Eunice: Lord, Have mercy on me. All these that I have, I do not deserve, if not for your mercy..

Psalm 122 - Labour Day

2008-05-01T10:38:00.004+08:00

Psalm 122

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,
"Let us go to the house of the LORD."

2 Our feet are standing
in your gates, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built like a city
that is closely compacted together.

4 That is where the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD,
to praise the name of the LORD
according to the statute given to Israel.

5 There the thrones for judgment stand,
the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May those who love you be secure.

7 May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels."

8 For the sake of my brothers and friends,
I will say, "Peace be within you."

9 For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your prosperity.

Eunice: Good Morning Lord.. Today is Labour Day and I praise you even I am at work with a super swollen eye! Praise to you, for the sisters that you have given me to go into your house, where we go up and praise your name together. Indeed, I rejoice together with them. Lord, thanks for teaching us to think positively.. that we can encourage one another to go along this journey.. 姐妹们，加油吧!!!

Crow: Today was labour day.. A day to rest from our work.. Thank u God for this day of rest! Yes, I rejoice! :)

Dellia: In rest or in labour, we are to praise the Lord forever and forever and that is the joy that we can have. Today, are we really joyful in praising God, do we look forward to it?

Psalm 121 - Wednesday

2008-04-30T10:37:00.005+08:00

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

Crow: Trust... Trust in His power. Trust in his love. Trust in his grace. Trust the Lord.. Who am i, that the Lord should shower such deep concern for me and ensure such protection over my life? Thank u Lord that I am your daughter from the beginning of time to eternity.. And nothing, nothing will ever change that.. Thank u Lord..

Eunice: The Lord will not let me foot slip, and you will keep me from all harm. Lord, I claim the promise over your protection over me. God, thank you for being who you are. The many questions that I need answers to, Lord, my help comes from you. Lord forgive me when I thought I could do it w/o you, the many times when I tried to juggle it all, and looked silly. Lord I'm sorry.

Huijuan: God is just truly amazing in my life. How i could i live without u, hw would i survive without your love, without your touch....thank You father!

Sara: Very comforted by these words, that You Lord, watch over my coming and my going, which means every single step i take! Though Im not worthy of any of these, You stil lavish Your love on me and keep me from harm... I dont deserve any of this because I am but a fickle and wavering child who keeps hurting you with my words and my actions. How can I be like you??

Dellia: Thank You Lord, because I can rest assure that You are always watching over each and everyone of us.

Psalm 120 - Tuesday

2008-04-29T10:36:00.005+08:00

Psalm 120

A song of ascents.

1 I call on the LORD in my distress,
and he answers me.

2 Save me, O LORD, from lying lips
and from deceitful tongues.

3 What will he do to you,
and what more besides, O deceitful tongue?

4 He will punish you with a warrior's sharp arrows,
with burning coals of the broom tree.

5 Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech,
that I live among the tents of Kedar!

6 Too long have I lived
among those who hate peace.

7 I am a man of peace;
but when I speak, they are for war.

Chin Ling : Oh Lord, help me be a person at peace and of peace. :)

Huijuan: I will call on the Lord and He answers me! The nightmare of 2 papers in one day is over!!! especially Chemistry!! ahah God is really amazing, he jus guided me all the way!!! Hallelujah!! FReedom!

Dellia: Keep me pure and always guard me, that I will rest and trust in You and speak words of truth season with grace

Aileen: It's funny how this psalms is so much shorter than yesterday's! haha, anyway I wanna be a man of peace too. Even as i start my new biz class tonight, i pray that I would be that woman of peace in the classroom

Crow: Dear Lord, please help me to speak not what is wrong or spiteful, but to constantly lean on your wisdom. may i learn to daily die to my own desires and release my rights to u..

Psalm 119 - Monday

2008-04-28T10:36:00.005+08:00

Psalm 119

' Aleph

1 ^[a] Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the LORD.

2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart.

3 They do nothing wrong;
they walk in his ways.

4 You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!

6 Then I would not be put to shame
when I consider all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.

8 I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.

b Beth

9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.

10 I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.

11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.

12 Praise be to you, O LORD;
teach me your decrees.

13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.

14 I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.

15 I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.

16 I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.

g Gimel

17 Do good to your servant, and I will live;
I will obey your word.

18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.

19 I am a stranger on earth;
do not hide your commands from me.

20 My soul is consumed with longing
for your laws at all times.

21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed
and who stray from your commands.

22 Remove from me scorn and contempt,
for I keep your statutes.

23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your decrees.

24 Your statutes are my delight;
they are my counselors.

d Daleth

25 I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.

26 I recounted my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.

27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts;
then I will meditate on your wonders.

28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.

29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me through your law.

30 I have chosen the way of truth;
I have set my heart on your laws.

31 I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD;
do not let me be put to shame.

32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have set my heart free.

h He

33 Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees;
then I will keep them to the end.

34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law
and obey it with all my heart.

35 Direct me in the path of your commands,
for there I find delight.

36 Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.

37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word. ^[b]

38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,
so that you may be feared.

39 Take away the disgrace I dread,
for your laws are good.

40 How I long for your precepts!
Preserve my life in your righteousness.

w Waw

41 May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD,
your salvation according to your promise;

42 then I will answer the one who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.

43 Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth,
for I have put my hope in your laws.

44 I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.

45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.

46 I will speak of your statutes before kings
and will not be put to shame,

47 for I delight in your commands
because I love them.

48 I lift up my hands to ^[c] your commands, which I love,
and I meditate on your decrees.

z Zayin

49 Remember your word to your servant,
for you have given me hope.

50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.

51 The arrogant mock me without restraint,
but I do not turn from your law.

52 I remember your ancient laws, O LORD,
and I find comfort in them.

53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.

54 Your decrees are the theme of my song
wherever I lodge.

55 In the night I remember your name, O LORD,
and I will keep your law.

56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.

x Heth

57 You are my portion, O LORD;
I have promised to obey your words.

58 I have sought your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.

59 I have considered my ways
and have turned my steps to your statutes.

60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.

61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget your law.

62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.

63 I am a friend to all who fear you,
to all who follow your precepts.

64 The earth is filled with your love, O LORD;
teach me your decrees.

X Teth

65 Do good to your servant
according to your word, O LORD.

66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,
for I believe in your commands.

67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.

69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
I keep your precepts with all my heart.

70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.

71 It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I might learn your decrees.

72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

y Yodh

73 Your hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.

74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.

75 I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous,
and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.

77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.

78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.

79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.

80 May my heart be blameless toward your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.

k Kaph

81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,
but I have put my hope in your word.

82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;
I say, "When will you comfort me?"

83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget your decrees.

84 How long must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?

85 The arrogant dig pitfalls for me,
contrary to your law.

86 All your commands are trustworthy;
help me, for men persecute me without cause.

87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.

88 Preserve my life according to your love,
and I will obey the statutes of your mouth.

l Lamedh

89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.

90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.

91 Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.

92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.

94 Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.

95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes.

96 To all perfection I see a limit;
but your commands are boundless.

m Mem

97 Oh, how I love your law!
I meditate on it all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are ever with me.

99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.

100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.

101 I have kept my feet from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.

102 I have not departed from your laws,
for you yourself have taught me.

103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!

104 I gain understanding from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.

n Nun

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light for my path.

106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.

107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.

108 Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth,
and teach me your laws.

109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
I will not forget your law.

110 The wicked have set a snare for me,
but I have not strayed from your precepts.

111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.

112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees
to the very end.

s Samekh

113 I hate double-minded men,
but I love your law.

114 You are my refuge and my shield;
I have put my hope in your word.

115 Away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commands of my God!

116 Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live;
do not let my hopes be dashed.

117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered;
I will always have regard for your decrees.

118 You reject all who stray from your decrees,
for their deceitfulness is in vain.

119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;
therefore I love your statutes.

120 My flesh trembles in fear of you;
I stand in awe of your laws.

v Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;
do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Ensure your servant's well-being;
let not the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
looking for your righteous promise.

124 Deal with your servant according to your love
and teach me your decrees.

125 I am your servant; give me discernment
that I may understand your statutes.

126 It is time for you to act, O LORD;
your law is being broken.

127 Because I love your commands
more than gold, more than pure gold,

128 and because I consider all your precepts right,
I hate every wrong path.

p Pe

129 Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.

130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.

131 I open my mouth and pant,
longing for your commands.

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.

133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me.

134 Redeem me from the oppression of men,
that I may obey your precepts.

135 Make your face shine upon your servant
and teach me your decrees.

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed.

c Tsadhe

137 Righteous are you, O LORD,
and your laws are right.

138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;
they are fully trustworthy.

139 My zeal wears me out,
for my enemies ignore your words.

140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested,
and your servant loves them.

141 Though I am lowly and despised,
I do not forget your precepts.

142 Your righteousness is everlasting
and your law is true.

143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
but your commands are my delight.

144 Your statutes are forever right;
give me understanding that I may live.

q Qoph

145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD,
and I will obey your decrees.

146 I call out to you; save me
and I will keep your statutes.

147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I have put my hope in your word.

148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,
that I may meditate on your promises.

149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love;
preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws.

150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near,
but they are far from your law.

151 Yet you are near, O LORD,
and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your statutes
that you established them to last forever.

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153 Look upon my suffering and deliver me,
for I have not forgotten your law.

154 Defend my cause and redeem me;
preserve my life according to your promise.

155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
for they do not seek out your decrees.

156 Your compassion is great, O LORD;
preserve my life according to your laws.

157 Many are the foes who persecute me,
but I have not turned from your statutes.

158 I look on the faithless with loathing,
for they do not obey your word.

159 See how I love your precepts;
preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.

160 All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal.

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161 Rulers persecute me without cause,
but my heart trembles at your word.

162 I rejoice in your promise
like one who finds great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood
but I love your law.

164 Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.

165 Great peace have they who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.

166 I wait for your salvation, O LORD,
and I follow your commands.

167 I obey your statutes,
for I love them greatly.

168 I obey your precepts and your statutes,
for all my ways are known to you.

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169 May my cry come before you, O LORD;
give me understanding according to your word.

170 May my supplication come before you;
deliver me according to your promise.

171 May my lips overflow with praise,
for you teach me your decrees.

172 May my tongue sing of your word,
for all your commands are righteous.

173 May your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.

174 I long for your salvation, O LORD,
and your law is my delight.

175 Let me live that I may praise you,
and may your laws sustain me.

176 I have strayed like a lost sheep.
Seek your servant,
for I have not forgotten your commands.

Chin Ling: As I read the psalm this morning, I was thinking, what can be written that can be sooooooo long! Then I realise, all it talks about is God's words. I realised the various psalmist was actually saying, in good times, he trusts in God's word. In sorrowful times, he look into God's words. In times of discouragement or attacks, he turns to God's words. They looked at God's words in the light of protecting them and blessing them. I was prompted to relook at my attitude towards God's words and instructions. Has it been a burdened or a joy? At all times, I want to turn towards this manual of life.

Dellia: Today's psalm was really refreshing for me.....I mean it's the longest psalm..but I really enjoyed reading it. As I read it, I really felt as the psalmist and it was like a long prayer to the Lord...a chit chat and a hearts cry to Him. His word used to be of such flavour to me and along the way I seems to lose it...O Lord, I cry out to You, that I will always keep Your commands in my heart. Thank You Lord.

Aileen: *phew* that was.. long.. hahah.. but it was so poetic! and i remembered how crow wrote that poem to the lord that day during solitude. I think i really wanna be reminded of how great my God is.. how he inspires us to write great songs of love and this is one of them. I look to the lord in everything

Crow: Very beautifully written... The first time i read through it, the only thing that went through my mind was, "Oh man, I'm like, so far from this lah... hahaha.." I find that i am lukewarm. I find that i am not like the man in the psalm, so eager for the word of God to live in his life... And so there i was comparing myself to this man, till the Lord said, "Crow, it's all or nothing. MAke a choice..." And the following song (not complete i think..) was birthed through my ponders on this psalm....

All or Nothing

Blessed is he
He who does no wrong
So blessed is he
He whose walk is blameless
Steadfast are his ways
And he praises
With upright heart

Lord I find it hard
To be that man
To love your word
And live it out

Yet I must
Cause your word says

It’s all or nothing
A choice to make
You gave me all
Now I will give you all

I’ll seek you with all my heart
Walk in all your ways
Sing with all I am
Till I see Your face
I’ll give you all I have
Nothing will I possess
O Lord I give to you
My all

It’s all or nothing
All or nothing
A choice to make
You gave me all
Now I will give you all

Psalm 118 - Sunday

2008-04-27T10:34:00.002+08:00

Psalm 118

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

2 Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."

3 Let the house of Aaron say:
"His love endures forever."

4 Let those who fear the LORD say:
"His love endures forever."

5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and he answered by setting me free.

6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.

8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.

9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.

10 All the nations surrounded me,
but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

11 They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

12 They swarmed around me like bees,
but they died out as quickly as burning thorns;
in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

13 I was pushed back and about to fall,
but the LORD helped me.

14 The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.

15 Shouts of joy and victory
resound in the tents of the righteous:
"The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!

16 The LORD's right hand is lifted high;
the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"

17 I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

18 The LORD has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.

19 Open for me the gates of righteousness;
I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.

20 This is the gate of the LORD
through which the righteous may enter.

21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.

22 The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;

23 the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.

26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you. ^[a]

27 The LORD is God,
and he has made his light shine upon us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up ^[b] to the horns of the altar.

28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks;
you are my God, and I will exalt you.

29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

Huijuan: Thank God for his love. Yday felt so defeated and depressed, i jus seemed not able to do chemistry....cos must combine five topics for one qn. Omg....its some synthesizing of some organice structure. But God is the victory in my life! I can do it. He jus assures me today that His love endures forever and that is enough. :) Tmr will do my best for the 2 papers! Its the last lap!

Dellia: that's all...give thanks...always and always! =)

Psalm 117 - Saturday

2008-04-26T10:34:00.002+08:00

Psalm 117

1 Praise the LORD, all you nations;
extol him, all you peoples.

2 For great is his love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Praise the LORD. ^[a]

Eunice: I just came back from QQS meeting, and.. the Lord has hit me.. that w/o Him, I am nothing. All the deeds that I do, all the words that I say, will be nothing. Forgive me Lord, for I have tried to depend on my own strength again. Yet, your presence was so strong, that you came to tell me gently that it is not the tasks that matter. Somethngs so simple yet, I took it to me so complicated. It is not the doings that matter, but it is me Lord. Me. Forgive me that my focus was wrong. Forgive me that I have tried to balance on my own. Indeed Lord, Praise and all glory to you. with both hands lifted up. To you and you alone, deserve all glory. Amen!

Crow: Great is God's love.. He is faithful forever... With these 2 simple truths, we can actually go through all things in life.. Hmm.. Thank you God for your faithfulness... Even when im unfaithful...Hmm.. I think it is not easy to walk right with God all the time... But things can be simple, really... to hold on to the truths that God's love is great and He is faithful forever....

Psalm 116 - Friday

2008-04-25T07:57:00.008+08:00

Psalm 116
1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave [a] came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
4 Then I called on the name of the LORD : "O LORD, save me!"
5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
6 The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.
7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
8 For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
9 that I may walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
10 I believed; therefore [b] I said, "I am greatly afflicted."
11 And in my dismay I said, "All men are liars."
12 How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?
13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
14 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
16 O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant [c] ; you have freed me from my chains.
17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.
18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people,
19 in the courts of the house of the LORD— in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the LORD. [d]

Chin Ling : I speak to my soul what v7 says "Be at rest, oh my soul, the Lord has been good to you.." Its Friday, and its a good day to take account of the good things the Lord has done in the week! Thank you lord, for being so good to me and calling me your precious child.

Eunice: I called out to the Lord and he heard my voice! I prayed about something early this week, and the Lord answered.. Really thankful. but sometimes, human nature always think that it would be good if its always so good, etc.. Yeaps, but.. God, thank You for hearing my cry, and giving me more than enough for that answered prayer. Indeed, I am your servant. that I will always prasie you for everything, in everything, with my everything, because, there is just always so much to praise you for. So blessed that I cant contain it. So much that I got to give it away!

Aileen: "How can i repay the lord for His goodness to me?" yar it's so true. At this time and age, i begin to ponder about more of life's decisions and working through issues of my life. I know that when i have my struggles, i can look to the lord's goodness to see me through. And many a times, this has been so true. Even now as i work out issues and sort out differences, i have learnt to seek the lord and i begin to see how his perfect love can really cover my imperfection. Thank God

Juan: The Lord protects the simple hearted, mon's paper haven really grasp it.....omg.. so i went to do sth..ahah.. i feel so young and simple at heart now! i can do it!

Sara: Wah, this week has not been an easy week, and I was just turning to the Lord this morning for mercy (in my shower) coz I think I'm quite burnt out especially at work, and I come to this point where I cant even bear to stay any longer than 6 plus at work because I would have been so drained. BUT… God heard me! And he heard my cry for mercy! And when I read today's msg, I knew that it was His voice where he said in Mark 8, "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" Haa… I rather choose the Lord to the world anytime… so Lord, please help me not to look to the things of the world, but to keep my eyes on You!!! =)

If I have but Jesus, only Jesus
Nothing else in all the world beside
O then everything is mine in Jesus;
For my needs and more He will provide.

Psalm 115- Thursday

2008-04-24T10:30:00.006+08:00

Psalm 115

1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us
but to your name be the glory,
because of your love and faithfulness.

2 Why do the nations say,
"Where is their God?"

3 Our God is in heaven;
he does whatever pleases him.

4 But their idols are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.

5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;

6 they have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but they cannot smell;

7 they have hands, but cannot feel,
feet, but they cannot walk;
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.

8 Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.

9 O house of Israel, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.

10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.

11 You who fear him, trust in the LORD—
he is their help and shield.

12 The LORD remembers us and will bless us:
He will bless the house of Israel,
he will bless the house of Aaron,

13 he will bless those who fear the LORD—
small and great alike.

14 May the LORD make you increase,
both you and your children.

15 May you be blessed by the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

16 The highest heavens belong to the LORD,
but the earth he has given to man.

17 It is not the dead who praise the LORD,
those who go down to silence;

18 it is we who extol the LORD,
both now and forevermore.
Praise the LORD. ^[a]

Crow: I am reminded that it is not about me at all, and it is all about God. And also to trust. My mum was just saying yesterday, "It is not Seeing is Believing.... But Believing is Seeing.. That is Faith.." Just Believe! God is Good all the time!

Aileen: "Those who make them will be like them" I'm constantly reminded not to fall into the trap of the world, but to remember and dwell in the lord's house yet survive in the world. hahaha.. i like that

Juan: Those who fear the Lord, he will bless. Before i begin my intense revision again, God reminded me to spend time with him. :)

Pam: Felt the drag coming to work after a gd off ydae... so..... yah! But I am claiming v13 for todae esp. croakz

Chin Ling: The Lord is a God who WANTS to bless, if only we do not turn to our own idols.

Dellia: reminded that all glory be unto Him and HIm alone

Psalm 114 - WednesdAY

2008-04-23T10:28:00.006+08:00

Psalm 114

1 When Israel came out of Egypt,
the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue,

2 Judah became God's sanctuary,
Israel his dominion.

3 The sea looked and fled,
the Jordan turned back;

4 the mountains skipped like rams,
the hills like lambs.

5 Why was it, O sea, that you fled,
O Jordan, that you turned back,

6 you mountains, that you skipped like rams,
you hills, like lambs?

7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
at the presence of the God of Jacob,

8 who turned the rock into a pool,
the hard rock into springs of water.

Chin Ling: One of the most challenging period for me at work recently, and all the more I should take time to erad his word, hear his voice. During this HFMD period, I realise our decisions made are changed from hour to hour depending on the situation, everything is unpredictable, but as I read, all I felt and know is that MY GOD IS IN CONTROL! AMEN! :)

Eunice: Lord, at your presence, I tremble at your reverence. Lord.. thank you for teaching me to look ahead at the promised land, and not the desert. Indeed, you turn hard rock into springs of water.. Hallalujah!

Aileen: I was trying very hard to understand what this verse was talking about than it suddenly struck me. Woa. it's talking about the moses period, how the lord brought the people out and then Judah and Israel were under the governance (hence "dominion") of the lord but then the "sea fled" "the mountains skipped".. aka the people. What a timely reminder for me too.. Finally and i repeat FINALLY PSB confirmed that im teaching the morning class and i really thank God cause i realized that teaching PSB in the morning and coming back to Raffles in the afternoon will give me a substantial amount of ke cheng, and i really thank God for it! RReading this psalms reminds me not to take God's mercy for granted and not to complain!!! and not to let the sea flee and the mountains skip but to be firmly rooted in the lord.. yeah

Crow: Yup, like what chin said... God is in Control.. he who is able to instruct the sea and the mountains is sure able to work big miracles in our lives.. Indeed, if our God is for us, who can be against us?? Be discouraged no more, crow! :)

Huijuan: When i was reading the pslams, it jus reminded me of God in my life, He is always there for me. Today i really have no mood to study... i dun koe why... but i jus pray for God's presence to be with me!

Dellia: Have no fear my dear friends, because God is in control!

Psalm 113 - Tuesday

2008-04-22T10:26:00.007+08:00

Psalm 113

1 Praise the LORD. ^[a]
Praise, O servants of the LORD,
praise the name of the LORD.

2 Let the name of the LORD be praised,
both now and forevermore.

3 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,
the name of the LORD is to be praised.

4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations,
his glory above the heavens.

5 Who is like the LORD our God,
the One who sits enthroned on high,

6 who stoops down to look
on the heavens and the earth?

7 He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap;

8 he seats them with princes,
with the princes of their people.

9 He settles the barren woman in her home
as a happy mother of children.
Praise the LORD.

Eunice: No one Lord, no one.. is like you, who stoops down to look at the earth from the heavens.. no one else, knows each and everyone of us more than you do. Indeed, you have spoken, that you can set even the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. What else can you not do? Lord, raise this heart, to be one of your faithful servants, to always remember that you are always the God of impossibles. 100% man, 100% God.. Thank You Lord Jesus.

Chin Ling: The picture that I see when I read this is that a very very poor begger is sitted next to a highly esteemed prince, of whom everyone worships and desires his attention. I'm so glad that the Lord my God has picked me up from the slumps and seated me beside him. My glory belongs to Jesus, My Joy belongs to him, he is my everything, he is my all. For that, Praise the Lord. My heart is so thankful...

Aileen: I'm really thankful of the lord's mercy and tenderness and i'm really reminded how God loves the nations and the people far away.. My prayer is that the nations will come to know the lord

Crow: So great is our Lord, and so great is His love that He cares so much for us.. Indeed He raises the poor and lifts the needy.. Praise the Lord!

Huijuan: The Lord is the same to me, yesterday, today and forever. I love you Jesus!!

Sara: Today's Earth Day! And i agree that while the creations are so awe-inspiring, it only brings out the grandeur and majestic power of our Lord, the Creator of all these! Silly me tend to focus of the creations rather than the Creator at times, focusing on the gifts instead of the Giver, and this is a timely reminder that all the praises and awe should only be directed to Him! =)

Dellia: God is great. I must praise Him every single day. Whether good or bad, He is to be praise.

Psalm 112 - monday

2008-04-21T22:24:00.001+08:00

Psalm 112

1^[a] Praise the LORD. ^[b]
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
who finds great delight in his commands.

2 His children will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches are in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.

4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. ^[c]

5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely,
who conducts his affairs with justice.

6 Surely he will never be shaken;
a righteous man will be remembered forever.

7 He will have no fear of bad news;
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear;
in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor,
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn ^[d] will be lifted high in honor.

10 The wicked man will see and be vexed,
he will gnash his teeth and waste away;
the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.

Chin Ling: I would love to share a relationship with God to a pt like what V7 - 8 describes. I want to keep looking towards him for hope and in faith..

Eunice: And God is still talking about the fear of the Lord.. from svc ytd, till Pslam 111, and today, Fear the Lord. Lord Jesus, restore this fear of you in my heart, that this fear will only grow in ure reverence, and not cold. This fear of you that bring passion and joy in all that I do, bless it. Amen!

Pam: I think todae's pslam set the mode on how to live for Him.... v5-v9.... I wan to be righteous, gracious and generous at work, wif my loved ones n in ministry!

Sara: Some days (most days) i find myself thinking and worrying about tons of things, and yesterday's msg and today's psalm helped me to realise that the answer to all things lie in this - that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom & knowledge. When we're in the house of the Lord, we dont have to fear, for our hearts will be steadfast and secure. And in the house of the Lord lies wealth and riches and righteousness, so why am i still worrying about the woes and things of the world? Thank You Lord for the greatest Father you are, and now you have released me from my silly struggles! =)

Crow: Wow, so so many promises of the Lord's blessings to claim!!! It is a reminder to me to daily walk right with the Lord.. Well, in a sense, it's not about the blessings... but as i read through the psalm again, i can't help but feel the Lord's heart is that he really really wants to give us all this blessings, this favour, wealth, joy, good life etc.. And all he asks is that we Fear the Lord and Follow his commands... Thank u thank u God for your heart to just bless us.... because we forever are your children.. just like how a parent would not think twice about buying something for his/her child's good, God will so readily and freely bless us, because we are his sons and daughters! Thank God for that! :)

Dellia: I wanna take delight in Him and Him alone only! Same prayer as before, teach me the fear of the Lord.

Psalm 110

2008-04-20T22:21:00.002+08:00

Psalm 110

Of David. A psalm.

1 The LORD says to my Lord:
"Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet."

2 The LORD will extend your mighty scepter from Zion;
you will rule in the midst of your enemies.

3 Your troops will be willing
on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy majesty,
from the womb of the dawn
you will receive the dew of your youth. ^[a]

4 The LORD has sworn
and will not change his mind:
"You are a priest forever,
in the order of Melchizedek."

5 The Lord is at your right hand;
he will crush kings on the day of his wrath.

6 He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead
and crushing the rulers of the whole earth.

7 He will drink from a brook beside the way ^[b] ;
therefore he will lift up his head.

Dellia: Lord, thank You, because I know You are in control of everything.

Psalm 100

2008-04-20T19:43:00.000+08:00

Psalm 100

A psalm. For giving thanks.

1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.

2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.

3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his ^[a] ;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.

5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Psalm 111

2008-04-20T10:23:00.001+08:00

Psalm 111

1^[a] Praise the LORD. ^[b]
I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

2 Great are the works of the LORD;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.

3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
giving them the lands of other nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.

8 They are steadfast for ever and ever,
done in faithfulness and uprightness.

9 He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

Dellia: Teach me to fear You God as this is true wisdom. Let me never walk away from You or do things that displeases You.

Psalm 109- Friday

2008-04-14T22:07:00.010+08:00

Psalm 109

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 O God, whom I praise,
do not remain silent,

2 for wicked and deceitful men
have opened their mouths against me;
they have spoken against me with lying tongues.

3 With words of hatred they surround me;
they attack me without cause.

4 In return for my friendship they accuse me,
but I am a man of prayer.

5 They repay me evil for good,
and hatred for my friendship.

6 Appoint ^[a] an evil man ^[b] to oppose him;
let an accuser ^[c] stand at his right hand.

7 When he is tried, let him be found guilty,
and may his prayers condemn him.

8 May his days be few;
may another take his place of leadership.

9 May his children be fatherless
and his wife a widow.

10 May his children be wandering beggars;
may they be driven ^[d] from their ruined homes.

11 May a creditor seize all he has;
may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.

12 May no one extend kindness to him
or take pity on his fatherless children.

13 May his descendants be cut off,
their names blotted out from the next generation.

14 May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD;
may the sin of his mother never be blotted out.

15 May their sins always remain before the LORD,
that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth.

16 For he never thought of doing a kindness,
but hounded to death the poor
and the needy and the brokenhearted.

17 He loved to pronounce a curse—
may it ^[e] come on him;
he found no pleasure in blessing—
may it be ^[f] far from him.

18 He wore cursing as his garment;
it entered into his body like water,
into his bones like oil.

19 May it be like a cloak wrapped about him,
like a belt tied forever around him.

20 May this be the LORD's payment to my accusers,
to those who speak evil of me.

21 But you, O Sovereign LORD,
deal well with me for your name's sake;
out of the goodness of your love, deliver me.

22 For I am poor and needy,
and my heart is wounded within me.

23 I fade away like an evening shadow;
I am shaken off like a locust.

24 My knees give way from fasting;
my body is thin and gaunt.

25 I am an object of scorn to my accusers;
when they see me, they shake their heads.

26 Help me, O LORD my God;
save me in accordance with your love.

27 Let them know that it is your hand,
that you, O LORD, have done it.

28 They may curse, but you will bless;
when they attack they will be put to shame,
but your servant will rejoice.

29 My accusers will be clothed with disgrace
and wrapped in shame as in a cloak.

30 With my mouth I will greatly extol the LORD;
in the great throng I will praise him.

31 For he stands at the right hand of the needy one,
to save his life from those who condemn him.

Dellia: Woah...as I read this psalm...well, can't really explain how I feel, but I think it's rather scary! I mean the Lord delivers those whom are with Him and He will protect, but on the other hand...haaa....weird feeling I have..but I wonder wah....the one that is being "cursed" rather poor thing leh.! Haa..funny right? Well, will there ever be "World peace"??? ahaaaaa!!

Chin Ling: This psalm talks about David who is hurt, i think by a friend... and he has only one hope - in the promises of the Lord. I thank God that my hope in him is sure and steady. BTW, please pray for the current HFMD situration, its really NOT GOOD! THANK you!

Crow: v4, "But i am a man of prayer".. HAha, i pray that yes, i will be a woman of prayer! to stand in the gap between man and God.. I didnt like reading this psalm at all... haha.. hmmm... seems so terrible.... like.... ya! like what del said, the one who is cursed is quite poor thing! haa... oh well!

Huijuan: Wow.. cursing.....i pray i dun curse.. not very God's like pattern leh...But i pray God will continue to bless me.

Sara: Haa... yah, this really sounds scary, and I hope that I dont become a person who wants to repay evil for evil. I like vs 28, because it says that while people may curse, the Lord will bless. I pray that I will be like that too, that out of my mouth will not be discouraging words or curses , but of encouraging words and blessings.

Eunice: Lord, I cry out exactly the same way verse 1 speaks.. Lord, do not be silent.. I feel very sucked up.. as in.. cant really exactly describe how I feel, and what's wrong.. Just feel that everything is like hanging around in space.. like w/o gravity. God I pray that you be the gravity of my life again, and put things grounded on you and you alone.

Psalm 108 - Thursday

2008-04-14T22:06:00.011+08:00

Psalm 108

A song. A psalm of David.

1 My heart is steadfast, O God;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.

2 Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.

3 I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.

4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens,
and let your glory be over all the earth.

6 Save us and help us with your right hand,
that those you love may be delivered.

7 God has spoken from his sanctuary:
"In triumph I will parcel out Shechem
and measure off the Valley of Succoth.

8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine;
Ephraim is my helmet,
Judah my scepter.

9 Moab is my washbasin,
upon Edom I toss my sandal;
over Philistia I shout in triumph."

10 Who will bring me to the fortified city?
Who will lead me to Edom?

11 Is it not you, O God, you who have rejected us
and no longer go out with our armies?

12 Give us aid against the enemy,
for the help of man is worthless.

13 With God we will gain the victory,
and he will trample down our enemies.

Chin Ling : I cna testify of V4 of God's love and his faithfulness every step of the way. How he has never forgotten any of his promises. With God, There will always be victory even when it doesn't seem like it! His ways are so much higher. His thoughts are so much more wisdom-ful!

Eunice: These few days, I've been finding it difficult to praise, to even sing a new song.. The psalm for these few days are about praising him, but, I do not feel anything reading it. looking at everyone around me, it makes me feel even more inadequate. Lord, let my heart not turn cold, in v12, you said you will give us the aid against the enemy.. and I can find the victory in you.. God Jesus.. restore my joy..

Huijuan: V is for Victory!! hehe.. The battle begins today, afternoon paper, these 2 days though sick but was satisfied as mentioned in vs 1.... really rested in the midst of revision, now i know y the pslams that i am supposed to read b4 my exams period are so long...cos God wan me to rest.

Something to give thanks for God's love: Simon suppose to go Korea for business trip yday till mon, however the company last min cancel it, he was a bit upset, but i told him God got better plans, so yday i share with him, cos God knows i m falling sick, so he can take care of me. Amen. Simon agreed too. So its a blessing in disguise!

Crow: When i read the first few verses of the psalm, what went through my mind was that David must be in a good mood, and being v close to God when he writes it. And yet at the end of the psalm, i realise that as he wrote it, his army was losing battles, and God was not going with them. Then i remembered the first verse, which said, "My heart is steadfast". And i realise, ya... if our heart is steadfast, no matter what the situation, our hearts can always be filled with praise for the Almighty God.. Lord, help my heart to be steadfast..

Aileen: Exams today!!! and i submitted my resignation letter today also.. gonna convert to part time at raffles! wow.. really lots of battles but i believe in the lord's victory!!! YEAh!

Dellia: Many things have been happening and I thank God for reminding me to let my heart remain steadfast. THank You Lord, for guiding me and always being with me so that I don't have to panick but to trust in You.

Joanna: Been reading God's psalm and seeking him with regards to my recent job offer. God reminded me once again that his ways are higher than my ways and to trust in Him. I called DP and clarified with them some of the things they did not mention in my previous meeting and requested for more time as I wanted to make a responsible decision. Will get back to them on monday, as meanwhile they will continue interviewing. I trust that if this job is mine it will still be kept opened for me, till I am prepared to take tis job according to their terms.

Sara: While knowing that our God is so faithful, I find myself far in comparison to that. im fickle and unstable, and my faith wavers every now and then. But this makes the Lord even more awesome, knowing that He is simply steadfast and unwavering! *whew*

Psalm 107- Wednesday

2008-04-14T22:05:00.022+08:00

Psalm 107

BOOK V : Psalms 107-150

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say this—
those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,

3 those he gathered from the lands,
from east and west, from north and south. ^[a]

4 Some wandered in desert wastelands,
finding no way to a city where they could settle.

5 They were hungry and thirsty,
and their lives ebbed away.

6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.

7 He led them by a straight way
to a city where they could settle.

8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men,

9 for he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.

10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom,
prisoners suffering in iron chains,

11 for they had rebelled against the words of God
and despised the counsel of the Most High.

12 So he subjected them to bitter labor;
they stumbled, and there was no one to help.

13 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.

14 He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom
and broke away their chains.

15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men,

16 for he breaks down gates of bronze
and cuts through bars of iron.

17 Some became fools through their rebellious ways
and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.

18 They loathed all food
and drew near the gates of death.

19 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.

20 He sent forth his word and healed them;
he rescued them from the grave.

21 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men.

22 Let them sacrifice thank offerings
and tell of his works with songs of joy.

23 Others went out on the sea in ships;
they were merchants on the mighty waters.

24 They saw the works of the LORD,
his wonderful deeds in the deep.

25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
that lifted high the waves.

26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
in their peril their courage melted away.

27 They reeled and staggered like drunken men;
they were at their wits' end.

28 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.

29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.

30 They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.

31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men.

32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
and praise him in the council of the elders.

33 He turned rivers into a desert,
flowing springs into thirsty ground,

34 and fruitful land into a salt waste,
because of the wickedness of those who lived there.

35 He turned the desert into pools of water
and the parched ground into flowing springs;

36 there he brought the hungry to live,
and they founded a city where they could settle.

37 They sowed fields and planted vineyards
that yielded a fruitful harvest;

38 he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased,
and he did not let their herds diminish.

39 Then their numbers decreased, and they were humbled
by oppression, calamity and sorrow;

40 he who pours contempt on nobles
made them wander in a trackless waste.

41 But he lifted the needy out of their affliction
and increased their families like flocks.

42 The upright see and rejoice,
but all the wicked shut their mouths.

43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things
and consider the great love of the LORD.

Eunice:

Huijuan: God never fails us! Amen! Tmr is the start of the first paper, yday was running a fever, but the revision progression was still quite good. :) Thank God!

Chinling: I read read read all the miracles and how some turned away from God despite it all. And, until the last verse, I made a stand to heed these things ( To always see his goodness and remember him in the daily of things) and to consider God's great love. As I heed these things, I will always set my eyes on Him.

Crow: Anyone, rich or poor, weak or strong, old christian or new, can turn away from the Lord.. But the good news is that the Lord rescues ALL, no matter what their past... Thank u Lord for your great love... Indeed, Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever!

Aileen: The lord always rescues his people when they call out to him. The wonderful thing is his mercy, though i shudder to think about the day of judgement but for now i know that his grace is abundant

Sara: Im reminded to be thankful, because vs 1 is really in my face. I think be it good or bad times, i really am thankful that it's an opportunity to draw me nearer to Him! and being close to Him cant go wrong! I thank the Lord that His love for me is everlasting, I am thankful that He showed me grace, I am thankful that He helped me to be patient in this circumstance, and I am thankful that He ended the storm that was brewing the past week! And because of Him, I give thanks!!

Pam: v1 - my wedding verse! Heee..... yup... reminded me to renew my love for You.... !

Dellia: Give thanks Give thanks.......Lord, I wanna give thanks to You always!

Psalm 106 - Tuesday

2008-04-14T22:05:00.015+08:00

Psalm 106

1 Praise the LORD. ^[a]
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

2 Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD
or fully declare his praise?

3 Blessed are they who maintain justice,
who constantly do what is right.

4 Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people,
come to my aid when you save them,

5 that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones,
that I may share in the joy of your nation
and join your inheritance in giving praise.

6 We have sinned, even as our fathers did;
we have done wrong and acted wickedly.

7 When our fathers were in Egypt,
they gave no thought to your miracles;
they did not remember your many kindnesses,
and they rebelled by the sea, the Red Sea. ^[b]

8 Yet he saved them for his name's sake,
to make his mighty power known.

9 He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up;
he led them through the depths as through a desert.

10 He saved them from the hand of the foe;
from the hand of the enemy he redeemed them.

11 The waters covered their adversaries;
not one of them survived.

12 Then they believed his promises
and sang his praise.

13 But they soon forgot what he had done
and did not wait for his counsel.

14 In the desert they gave in to their craving;
in the wasteland they put God to the test.

15 So he gave them what they asked for,
but sent a wasting disease upon them.

16 In the camp they grew envious of Moses
and of Aaron, who was consecrated to the LORD.

17 The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan;
it buried the company of Abiram.

18 Fire blazed among their followers;
a flame consumed the wicked.

19 At Horeb they made a calf
and worshiped an idol cast from metal.

20 They exchanged their Glory
for an image of a bull, which eats grass.

21 They forgot the God who saved them,
who had done great things in Egypt,

22 miracles in the land of Ham
and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.

23 So he said he would destroy them—
had not Moses, his chosen one,
stood in the breach before him
to keep his wrath from destroying them.

24 Then they despised the pleasant land;
they did not believe his promise.

25 They grumbled in their tents
and did not obey the LORD.

26 So he swore to them with uplifted hand
that he would make them fall in the desert,

27 make their descendants fall among the nations
and scatter them throughout the lands.

28 They yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor
and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods;

29 they provoked the LORD to anger by their wicked deeds,
and a plague broke out among them.

30 But Phinehas stood up and intervened,
and the plague was checked.

31 This was credited to him as righteousness
for endless generations to come.

32 By the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD,
and trouble came to Moses because of them;

33 for they rebelled against the Spirit of God,
and rash words came from Moses' lips. ^[c]

34 They did not destroy the peoples
as the LORD had commanded them,

35 but they mingled with the nations
and adopted their customs.

36 They worshiped their idols,
which became a snare to them.

37 They sacrificed their sons
and their daughters to demons.

38 They shed innocent blood,
the blood of their sons and daughters,
whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan,
and the land was desecrated by their blood.

39 They defiled themselves by what they did;
by their deeds they prostituted themselves.

40 Therefore the LORD was angry with his people
and abhorred his inheritance.

41 He handed them over to the nations,
and their foes ruled over them.

42 Their enemies oppressed them
and subjected them to their power.

43 Many times he delivered them,
but they were bent on rebellion
and they wasted away in their sin.

44 But he took note of their distress
when he heard their cry;

45 for their sake he remembered his covenant
and out of his great love he relented.

46 He caused them to be pitied
by all who held them captive.

47 Save us, O LORD our God,
and gather us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name
and glory in your praise.

48 Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Let all the people say, "Amen!"
Praise the LORD.

Chin Ling : While reading this psalm, Crow's Forget Not kept resuonding in my mind. Yes, Forget Not the wonderful things he have done. Forget Not God's track records else I may complain and develop a negative spirit. The Lord is good and has shown a thousand and one miracles in my life. And I pray..I forget not.

Eunice: Lord w/o you, I will not be what I am today. Indeed, through good and bad, may my one response always be " Give Thanks ". Thank you for carrying me thus far, thank you for hearing my cries, that many times. Thank You Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever...

" Forever you are faithful, Forever you are strong, forever you are with us, forever... "

Dellia: As I read this psalm, I really think it's rather scary! Initially I was thinking how can anyone forget God and what He has done...but as I read it, I realised that once ya heart becomes lukewarm, u will forget the Lord and will grumble against Him. So timely right? The church often talks about lukewarmness. Lord, teach me to always remember You and be with You. I rather have You than the richness of this world. Help me to stay focus and always giving thanks to You.

Huijuan: I'll never never never forget, I'll grow up loving you.

Aileen: I really thank God for my studies and blessing me with my course and my results. I really remember that it is God who has seen me through all my hard times and blessed me from uni till now. So i thank God and i will remember his blessings.

Pam: I am reminded to renew my love for the Lord daily. I am also reminded to learn to be as compassionate as the Lord esp. to our students..... Indeed amazing Grace... how sweet the sound that sav a wretch like me....

Crow: Lord, Thank you so much for all you have done for me. Thank you

Sara: today i almost snapped at this very rude leader from the adult's network and i was super upset after receiving her call. one thing after another, it seems to me like attacks from all angles, and i almost threw my towel in.. like as if the Lord had disappointed me. But i know the Lord is good and He is faithful, and should I never forget His goodness and mercy for me, everything that I dont deserve. Teach me Lord to constantly do what is right.

Psalm 105

2008-04-13T23:13:00.010+08:00

Psalm 105

1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.

2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.

3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

4 Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.

5 Remember the wonders he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

6 O descendants of Abraham his servant,
O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones.

7 He is the LORD our God;
his judgments are in all the earth.

8 He remembers his covenant forever,
the word he commanded, for a thousand generations,

9 the covenant he made with Abraham,
the oath he swore to Isaac.

10 He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree,
to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

11 "To you I will give the land of Canaan
as the portion you will inherit."

12 When they were but few in number,
few indeed, and strangers in it,

13 they wandered from nation to nation,
from one kingdom to another.

14 He allowed no one to oppress them;
for their sake he rebuked kings:

15 "Do not touch my anointed ones;
do my prophets no harm."

16 He called down famine on the land
and destroyed all their supplies of food;

17 and he sent a man before them—
Joseph, sold as a slave.

18 They bruised his feet with shackles,
his neck was put in irons,

19 till what he foretold came to pass,
till the word of the LORD proved him true.

20 The king sent and released him,
the ruler of peoples set him free.

21 He made him master of his household,
ruler over all he possessed,

22 to instruct his princes as he pleased
and teach his elders wisdom.

23 Then Israel entered Egypt;
Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham.

24 The LORD made his people very fruitful;
he made them too numerous for their foes,

25 whose hearts he turned to hate his people,
to conspire against his servants.

26 He sent Moses his servant,
and Aaron, whom he had chosen.

27 They performed his miraculous signs among them,
his wonders in the land of Ham.

28 He sent darkness and made the land dark—
for had they not rebelled against his words?

29 He turned their waters into blood,
causing their fish to die.

30 Their land teemed with frogs,
which went up into the bedrooms of their rulers.

31 He spoke, and there came swarms of flies,
and gnats throughout their country.

32 He turned their rain into hail,
with lightning throughout their land;

33 he struck down their vines and fig trees
and shattered the trees of their country.

34 He spoke, and the locusts came,
grasshoppers without number;

35 they ate up every green thing in their land,
ate up the produce of their soil.

36 Then he struck down all the firstborn in their land,
the firstfruits of all their manhood.

37 He brought out Israel, laden with silver and gold,
and from among their tribes no one faltered.

38 Egypt was glad when they left,
because dread of Israel had fallen on them.

39 He spread out a cloud as a covering,
and a fire to give light at night.

40 They asked, and he brought them quail
and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out;
like a river it flowed in the desert.

42 For he remembered his holy promise
given to his servant Abraham.

43 He brought out his people with rejoicing,
his chosen ones with shouts of joy;

44 he gave them the lands of the nations,
and they fell heir to what others had toiled for-

45 that they might keep his precepts
and observe his laws.
Praise the LORD. ^[a]

^{Chin Ling: Wah! So good to read this on a Monday Morning! :) I feel so protected, and so blessed already! V15 also reminded me to not have a bad attitude towards God's chosen people!}

^{Huijuan: As i browse thru the bible, these few upcoming psalms b4 my exams are abit longer...ahah.. is the Lord asking me to spend more time..hehe..oh and the longeset is ps 119, my LAST PAPER!!! haha .. ok get back to serious stuffs. I really can sesnse God's assurance, the word that catches my eye is Miracles. Indeed for the past few exams, i have experienced God's miracles. I believe this last one too! Amen!}

^{Pam: I m reminded that I have a BIG GOD who can solve my problems.... TO focus on Him and Him alone!}

^{Crow: To remember everything that the Lord has brought us through. How easily we forget!}

^{Eunice: Lord, thank you for being a covenant keeping God.. and you always remember what you promised us. Thank You Jesus for being faithful.}

^{Joanna: Incredibly long psalm, This psalm and the news from DP Info for me to go dwn again showed me how big my God is. I most prob got the job, however am not sure if i should accept. Yet I am reminded to be thankful for wad the Lord has done. He has provided for me a job very quickly n with great favor. Praise the Lord!}

Dellia: The Lord keeps watch over us. Thank God for iT!

Psalm 104

2008-04-13T23:13:00.009+08:00

Psalm 104

1 Praise the LORD, O my soul.
O LORD my God, you are very great;
you are clothed with splendor and majesty.

2 He wraps himself in light as with a garment;
he stretches out the heavens like a tent

3 and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.
He makes the clouds his chariot
and rides on the wings of the wind.

4 He makes winds his messengers, ^[a]
flames of fire his servants.

5 He set the earth on its foundations;
it can never be moved.

6 You covered it with the deep as with a garment;
the waters stood above the mountains.

7 But at your rebuke the waters fled,
at the sound of your thunder they took to flight;

8 they flowed over the mountains,
they went down into the valleys,
to the place you assigned for them.

9 You set a boundary they cannot cross;
never again will they cover the earth.

10 He makes springs pour water into the ravines;
it flows between the mountains.

11 They give water to all the beasts of the field;
the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

12 The birds of the air nest by the waters;
they sing among the branches.

13 He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;
the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work.

14 He makes grass grow for the cattle,
and plants for man to cultivate—
bringing forth food from the earth:

15 wine that gladdens the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine,
and bread that sustains his heart.

16 The trees of the LORD are well watered,
the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.

17 There the birds make their nests;
the stork has its home in the pine trees.

18 The high mountains belong to the wild goats;
the crags are a refuge for the coneys. ^[b]

19 The moon marks off the seasons,
and the sun knows when to go down.

20 You bring darkness, it becomes night,
and all the beasts of the forest prowl.

21 The lions roar for their prey
and seek their food from God.

22 The sun rises, and they steal away;
they return and lie down in their dens.

23 Then man goes out to his work,
to his labor until evening.

24 How many are your works, O LORD!
In wisdom you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.

25 There is the sea, vast and spacious,
teeming with creatures beyond number—
living things both large and small.

26 There the ships go to and fro,
and the leviathan, which you formed to frolic there.

27 These all look to you
to give them their food at the proper time.

28 When you give it to them,
they gather it up;
when you open your hand,
they are satisfied with good things.

29 When you hide your face,
they are terrified;
when you take away their breath,
they die and return to the dust.

30 When you send your Spirit,
they are created,
and you renew the face of the earth.

31 May the glory of the LORD endure forever;
may the LORD rejoice in his works-

32 he who looks at the earth, and it trembles,
who touches the mountains, and they smoke.

33 I will sing to the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

34 May my meditation be pleasing to him,
as I rejoice in the LORD.

35 But may sinners vanish from the earth
and the wicked be no more.
Praise the LORD, O my soul.
Praise the LORD. ^[c]

^{Dellia: I'm reminded that the Lord is great and there is nothing that He can't do. So I can rest in Him and trust in His goodness that He is my dear Father and will watch over me all the time!}

Psalm 103

2008-04-12T23:55:00.001+08:00

Psalm 103

Of David.

1 Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

2 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-

3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,

5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 The LORD works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.

7 He made known his ways to Moses,
his deeds to the people of Israel:

8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.

9 He will not always accuse,
nor will he harbor his anger forever;

10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.

11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

13 As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;

14 for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.

15 As for man, his days are like grass,
he flourishes like a flower of the field;

16 the wind blows over it and it is gone,
and its place remembers it no more.

17 But from everlasting to everlasting
the LORD's love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children's children-

18 with those who keep his covenant
and remember to obey his precepts.

19 The LORD has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.

20 Praise the LORD, you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his bidding,
who obey his word.

21 Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts,
you his servants who do his will.

22 Praise the LORD, all his works
everywhere in his dominion.
Praise the LORD, O my soul.

Dellia: Lord, thank You. Thank you for remembering me and loving me. That You will always stand by us and see us through. Lord, help me too, to bring this love of Yours to the people around, so that they will experience You.

Crow: My prayer as i read this psalm, is that my one response always, is to say, Praise the Lord! :)

Psalm 102

2008-04-10T22:32:00.011+08:00

Psalm 102

A prayer of an afflicted man. When he is faint and pours out his lament before the LORD.

1 Hear my prayer, O LORD;
let my cry for help come to you.

2 Do not hide your face from me
when I am in distress.
Turn your ear to me;
when I call, answer me quickly.

3 For my days vanish like smoke;
my bones burn like glowing embers.

4 My heart is blighted and withered like grass;
I forget to eat my food.

5 Because of my loud groaning
I am reduced to skin and bones.

6 I am like a desert owl,
like an owl among the ruins.

7 I lie awake; I have become
like a bird alone on a roof.

8 All day long my enemies taunt me;
those who rail against me use my name as a curse.

9 For I eat ashes as my food
and mingle my drink with tears

10 because of your great wrath,
for you have taken me up and thrown me aside.

11 My days are like the evening shadow;
I wither away like grass.

12 But you, O LORD, sit enthroned forever;
your renown endures through all generations.

13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion,
for it is time to show favor to her;
the appointed time has come.

14 For her stones are dear to your servants;
her very dust moves them to pity.

15 The nations will fear the name of the LORD,
all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.

16 For the LORD will rebuild Zion
and appear in his glory.

17 He will respond to the prayer of the destitute;
he will not despise their plea.

18 Let this be written for a future generation,
that a people not yet created may praise the LORD :

19 "The LORD looked down from his sanctuary on high,
from heaven he viewed the earth,

20 to hear the groans of the prisoners
and release those condemned to death."

21 So the name of the LORD will be declared in Zion
and his praise in Jerusalem

22 when the peoples and the kingdoms
assemble to worship the LORD.

23 In the course of my life ^[a] he broke my strength;
he cut short my days.

24 So I said:
"Do not take me away, O my God, in the midst of my days;
your years go on through all generations.

25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.

26 They will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like a garment.
Like clothing you will change them
and they will be discarded.

27 But you remain the same,
and your years will never end.

28 The children of your servants will live in your presence;
their descendants will be established before you."

Chin Ling: V27 reminded me and assure me that Jesus remains the same and I can trust in his unfailing love. I am also reminded to pray for my spiritual future generation and my physical future generation that they will always praise God in any situation. A heart of thanksgiving and gratitude may arise in our midst! (V18)

Eunice: It hasnt really been a good start of the day.. but I am believing that in the midst of my tired-ness, my strength comes from him! Lord I thank you for being the same ytd, today and tomorrow, and you are the same God as when I first known you. Indeed, your name will be enthroned forever!

Sara: This psalm really reminds me of what im going thru this period... ahhhh... the prayer of an afflicted woman. I feel as if ive reduced to nothing. almost. But reading from the Daily Bread today which prompts us to Listen to God's voice instead of our own, and OBEY, i am affirmed and encouraged that I have done the right thing to listen to Him and not my own feelings which are more than deceiving. I'm glad that I fled from disaster and away from the confusions of the world. And Thank you Lord, that you did not despise me and ignore my pleas. Draw me near to you Lord, never let me go.....

Pam: I think today's Pslam reminded me that yah while in the midst of lamenting my problems... i need to come back and know that the Lord will not abandon us... He is our eternal God who loves me.... !

Crow: v27, The Lord remains the same, only He endures forever. Dwell in the things of the Lord, only such things have value.

Dellia: Lord, no matter what happens...I wanna always believe in You and trust in You, to dwell within Your presence.

Psalm 101

2008-04-09T23:27:00.008+08:00

Psalm 101

Of David. A psalm.

1 I will sing of your love and justice;
to you, O LORD, I will sing praise.

2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life—
when will you come to me?
I will walk in my house
with blameless heart.

3 I will set before my eyes
no vile thing.
The deeds of faithless men I hate;
they will not cling to me.

4 Men of perverse heart shall be far from me;
I will have nothing to do with evil.

5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret,
him will I put to silence;
whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart,
him will I not endure.

6 My eyes will be on the faithful in the land,
that they may dwell with me;
he whose walk is blameless
will minister to me.

7 No one who practices deceit
will dwell in my house;
no one who speaks falsely
will stand in my presence.

8 Every morning I will put to silence
all the wicked in the land;
I will cut off every evildoer
from the city of the LORD.

Crow:

Lord I promise
To sing of your love and justice
And Lord I’ll strive
To lead a blameless life
O God I’ll make a start
To have a blameless heart
To hate what You hate
And stand far from evil

Dear Lord
When I walk far
When I fail to sing your praise
When I think not of you but me
When I do not what is right
Remind me
Of my promise

Lord you promised
Your eyes will be upon me
I will dwell in you
I can stand in your presence
You will defeat my enemies
You will be my strength

Dear Lord
When you seem far
When things seem against your praise
When problems seem bigger than U
When it seems hard to overcome
Remind me
Of Your promise

Chin Ling: Lord, Remind me to walk a blameless life. To praise you all the days of my life!

Huijuan: Lord help me to remain faithful and blamelss before u. Silence my mouth if i dun have anything good to share.

Sara: Trying to lead a blameless life before the Lord is indeed difficult beyond imagination. Sometimes i find myself facing temptations but not having the determination to yield myself away from it. Yet because I know that I want to be near the Lord and walk in his house, I will cut off all temptations no matter how difficult it may be. Lord... be with me!!!

Eunice: Am going to teach my kids about being the salt and light this week, and the word spoke to me, reminding me how important it is for us to ’season the dish’ by being good examples and influences to other people. Today's psalm teaches about leading a blameless life. Lord I know I cannot lead a blameless life, but Lord, by your word, and the holy spirit, I will live. I want to speak only words that build.

Dellia: It really is not easy to lead a blameless life and so often times, we will stumble without even knowing it. Today Lord, teach me and guide me that I will be SENSITIVE to Your Holy Spirit and I will never ever harden my heart!

Psalm 100

2008-04-08T20:39:00.010+08:00

Psalm 100

A psalm. For giving thanks.

1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.

2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.

3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his ^[a] ;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.

5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Crow: Haha, this short and sweet psalm seems to so succinctly "summarize" all the praise Psalms.. For me, i am reminded - Know that the Lord is God, it is he who made us, and we are his. Need to constantly think of the Lord's big plan instead of my personal narrow minded view.. HAha, sidetrack.. i really think this psalm is so short and succinct. Recently, i have been thinking that i am getting v lor sor and v naggy... hahahaha... things that can be said in a few words, sometimes i can take a long time to get it across. hahahaha. aiyo~

Eunice: God is reminding me that I am his sheep, and.. sometimes, I dont have to think of what to do ( cos sheep just eats grass... n be grazed.. ), or where to go, cos the shepard leads.. God, teach me to be obedient to your voice, wherever you may lead, I will follow. I must learn to be more thankful for the little things you have blessed me with, and worship with trus gladness. Indeed, the Lord Jesus is good and his love endures forever =) ... Amen!

Chin : Like Crow and Jacq, V3 really hit me and I felt that at that point, God was reminding me that he will take care of me because he made me and I am his. Like a GOOD shepherd taking care of his sheep, he will take care of the blind and wretched me! Oh my sweet sweet God! :P

Pam: A very uplifting Pslam! I guess for me is the focus is always on the 1st two n the last two verses... but actually v3 speak the most abt who our Father is... indeed He is not juz a King who lord over us but a shepherd who cares for us... wow.. one who excerise authority with love... thx God!

Aileen: I think the psalms this entire week is very uplifting and sweet!

Huijuan: So short and sweet..ahah...Tonite, let's praise God! Wooohooo

Sara: I sing songs of joy simply because it is to the Lord! And his faithfulness and ever-lasting love is really encouraging. =)

Dellia: I'm reminded of the song. "Enter His gates with thanksgiving, enter His courts with praise, come now and bow down before Him, lift Your hands in praise, lift Your voice and sing!" Therefore everybody...come on and rejoice!

Psalm 99

2008-04-08T07:57:00.010+08:00

Psalm 99

1 The LORD reigns,
let the nations tremble;
he sits enthroned between the cherubim,
let the earth shake.

2 Great is the LORD in Zion;
he is exalted over all the nations.

3 Let them praise your great and awesome name—
he is holy.

4 The King is mighty, he loves justice—
you have established equity;
in Jacob you have done
what is just and right.

5 Exalt the LORD our God
and worship at his footstool;
he is holy.

6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests,
Samuel was among those who called on his name;
they called on the LORD
and he answered them.

7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud;
they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them.

8 O LORD our God,
you answered them;
you were to Israel ^[a] a forgiving God,
though you punished their misdeeds. ^[b]

9 Exalt the LORD our God
and worship at his holy mountain,
for the LORD our God is holy.

Eunice - The Lord Reigns, and let the Earth Rejoice for He is God! =)

Chin Ling: Today, God taught me that the reason for praise and exaltation is because God is holy! Praise is not circumstantial but because he is holy and good! We've gotten our balloting number for our flat - 707! (Very far back!) But, yet in my heart, I resolve to praise him for who he is and my hope in him is by trusting in his character and word and not at my circumstance. For that, I want to praise Jesus and exalt him over and over again!

Aileen: word got out that i might be leaving the organization and now i feel a little unsettled. But i will exalt the lord because i really believe that psb is such a blessing from the lord. Though i haven't signed anything (pls pray), i want to shine at my work so i can exalt his name.

Joanna: God reminded me that He is the reigning king in my life, every aspect of it. Am at a transition period where I am feeling a bit lost as to the jobs to apply and waiting for the response for those I applied. But God reassures me that He reigns over it. As I read, God also reminded me to live a life of holiness before Him cos He is a holy God. To pray not just for myself to do everything pleasing in his sight but for my girls as well.

Crow: v6-7 stood out for me... That Moses and Aaron were among His priests, that Samuel was among those who called on His name... And i told the Lord, Lord i want to be among those that you would list as your friend, as part of your army, I want to be among those who you consider your helper...

O Lord I marvel
I stand in wonder
Amazed Lord Jesus
That you would choose to use us
My God and my friend
My life’s in your hand
Lord when you count your army
May I be
Among them

Dellia: Lord, i want to encounter You in a deeper way...I wanna know You more....bring me and draw me close to You.

Kids Prayer

2008-04-07T02:37:00.002+08:00

Hey all,

heard a super nice song and taught it to my kids. Wanna share it with all of u. A very nice song that reminded me that I am still growing in the Lord and how I want to continue growing and serving Him. It reminded me as an old christian to be childlike as well.

Kids Prayer

I want to know you Lord
You are a great big God
I’m young and do not know a lot
Come and be my all
I want to know you more
Giving you my life and all
You died for me, You sacrificed
I won’t forget you Lord

Chorus:
I love you Jesus
I’ll grow up knowing you
I love you Jesus
I’ll grow up serving you
I love you Jesus
My life was saved by you
I’ll never forget
Never forget
I’ll grow up loving you

See youtube video to hear it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_6foPGcWAAo

P/S: Chin, Crow u can use for cell!

Psalm 98

2008-04-07T00:27:00.008+08:00

Psalm 98

A psalm.

1 Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him.

2 The LORD has made his salvation known
and revealed his righteousness to the nations.

3 He has remembered his love
and his faithfulness to the house of Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.

4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth,
burst into jubilant song with music;

5 make music to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and the sound of singing,

6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn—
shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it.

8 Let the rivers clap their hands,
Let the mountains sing together for joy;

9 let them sing before the LORD,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
and the peoples with equity.

Joanna: Surprise! I am back to post on Psalms. Been reading but not posting cos I realli struggle to type anything on my rubber temporary external keypad cos my original spoilt. Also I have been procrastinating to do many things. Well this psalm reminded me to sing n praise the Lord all the time, that I can sing for joy in every circumstance, cos I know the Lord is faithful n true n the ultimate judge.

Chin Ling: Oh Great JO JO! thanks for the surprise! Please surprise me everyday! This is a happy psalm for a happy Monday! Yes, I want to dance like I am hot for Jesus. I want to Sing like I am hot for Jesus. I want to proclaim his goodness and how great a God he is because I am Hot for Jesus!

Eunice: God I want to continue to be that shining star for you, that when others see, they will praise my Father in Heaven =) I want to be jubilant for you.. always expressing overflowing joy..I pray for all my sisters as well, that you too, will be jubilant for him, rejoicing for your/ our triumphs, small or big..
God reminded me today.. to make a new song unto Him.. to make music with the harp ... err, guitar and my sound of singing! =) la la la laaaaaaa! Team meeting this Wed!!!
[ jubilant –adjective
- showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant: the cheers of the jubilant victors; the jubilant climax of his symphony.
- joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success.
- full of high-spirited delight]

Huijuan: Yday 1 same qn appeared 2 times, one time during service, the other was when i was watching a VCD. the qn is "Are you happy?" I asked simon, he say he is very HAPPY! Thank God he never asked me.....cos i was feeling a bit downcast. Praise God, this psalm reminded me to rejoice in the Lord. To really have the joy back in my heart. Thank God for whoever who put up the kid's prayer.. think its jacq...it does not only minister to kids, it ministered to me, to get back the child like faith. :)

Aileen: it's all about praising God again and for me there are things that get me down sometimes but i want to praise the lord in my highs and my lows, trusting in his love!!

Dellia: Don't ever stop praising God..cos the stones will even cry out! This was what I was reminded of! Lord, I wanna praise You always and forever! In Good and Bad times!

Psalm 97

2008-04-07T00:26:00.003+08:00

Psalm 97

1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.

2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

3 Fire goes before him
and consumes his foes on every side.

4 His lightning lights up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.

5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
and all the peoples see his glory.

7 All who worship images are put to shame,
those who boast in idols—
worship him, all you gods!

8 Zion hears and rejoices
and the villages of Judah are glad
because of your judgments, O LORD.

9 For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.

10 Let those who love the LORD hate evil,
for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11 Light is shed upon the righteous
and joy on the upright in heart.

12 Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous,
and praise his holy name.

Eunice: vs 5... my God is Hot man!!!! =)

Dellia: Amen...God is good! Let's all say God is good all the time and All the time, God is good!

Psalm 96

2008-04-05T08:39:00.005+08:00

Psalm 96

1 Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.

2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the nations are idols,
but the LORD made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come into his courts.

9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of his ^[a] holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth.

10 Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns."
The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.

11 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
let the sea resound, and all that is in it;

12 let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them.
Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy;

13 they will sing before the LORD, for he comes,
he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
and the peoples in his truth.

Chin Ling : I WILL PRAISE THE LORD! Sing before him, Dance before him only cause he is God who chooses to have a relationship with me!

Aileen: I had to go back to work for a meeting today.. but i will praise the lord! hahaha.. let my life be a worship unto your name

Huijuan: It is so important to Praise God in our worship. Yday i went to watch three kingdoms, this is what i caught from the movie: in every start of a battle, there will be some soldiers playing drum to i think motivate those who are fighting. For application: To have victory and motivation, learn to praise and worship God. ok going to do my last assignment , blasting my laptop with Christian songs!!! hha

Crow: Sing to the Lord a new song.... sometimes i get bored.... but the Lord reminds me, sing to Him a New Song.... For in Him, the Living relationship shd not be boring!

Dellia: Woah..as I read the psalms...I really feel so happy...it's like a build up...with each verse, the climax just gets higher and it's so exciting to praise the Lord! There's so much joy and I know for a fact that when I praise Him, He too is excited!

Amazing !

2008-04-04T23:32:00.002+08:00

HEe hee.

Can i share something Amazing with u all???????

I was SO BLESSED to actually play a part in God's miracle today!

Today, We had a session at this school, and one of the very new coaches was not feeling well. 5 min before the lesson, when i went into the classes to ensure things were ok, she asked us to pray for her cuz she was having bad diarrhoea from last night, and her stomach was feeling all funny... Well, it was her first time co-teaching (supposed to be taking just a small part of the lesson with the other coach) and i was already going to tell her to take a rest instead...... but i saw the eagerness in her to teach and to lay hold of God for healing.... it was so sincere. And so we gathered together and i prayed a prayer of healing upon her, and that she will be able to enjoy these 2 hours of teaching...

Guess what??

2 hours went by just like that, and the few times that i poped by her class, she looked SO WELL, u would never have thought she was not feeling well! During the debrief, she herself was also so amazed that the Lord healed her!

aha! Isn't God simply amazing! hahahaa!

Amazing!!

: )

-crow

Psalm 95

2008-04-03T22:15:00.008+08:00

Psalm 95

1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

3 For the LORD is the great God,
the great King above all gods.

4 In his hand are the depths of the earth,
and the mountain peaks belong to him.

5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.

6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;

7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Today, if you hear his voice,

8 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, ^[a]
as you did that day at Massah ^[b] in the desert,

9 where your fathers tested and tried me,
though they had seen what I did.

10 For forty years I was angry with that generation;
I said, "They are a people whose hearts go astray,
and they have not known my ways."

11 So I declared on oath in my anger,
"They shall never enter my rest."

Crow: It is dangerous and yet so easy for my heart to be hardened and not teachable to the Lord's word...Now i'm feeling weary, and i fear that i am not entering the Lord's rest.. But i feel the Lord telling me not to worry and so long as i constantly seek the Lord and keep watch over the way i live my life, He will bless.. Long time ago, i used to think that the israelites were very ungrateful, and how can they turn against the Lord.. but the past few yrs, whenever i read about the Israelites, i will be reminding myself that it is so so easy to be like them... to harden my heart and turn away... especially when things dun go our way... Lord help me to be watchful always

Chin Ling: Yes, may I always remember that The Lord is the maker and in control of it all. May I remember that what he really wants is to be able to fellowship with me and be my friend. May I remember to always look at my life and be filled with gratitude before of Jesus. May I always remamber that Jesus is my Lord and saviour. May I remember that it is God's command to enter his rest. May I always remember!

Eunice: Oh Lord, I pray for a heart that will always sing of your joy, and give thanksgiving. God, take away my spirit of complaining or commenting, or whatever that is called. I want to be obedient to you, to seek your kingdom first. I agree with crow to say that it is so easy, to harden my heart and walk away. God, I do not want to walk away from you. Teach me to always bow down in worship and kneel before you! For indeed, you are the Lord my God! Jesus, your will be done.

Pam: God is good and one that never fail to give us reminders.... The phrase "do not harden your heart" appeared twice to me this week... and I noe He is reminding me not to turn colder... And He gave ans to my "whys" this morning during staff devo. Lord, how can I bear to turn away from You when you love me this much? Thank you.. I am overwhelmed. :D

Huijuan: Let me not hardened my hearts but allow u to always mold me. Although at times i do not know what u are doing in my life, ut help me to trust in u.

Aileen: I think sometimes it's really easy for me to forget God and harden my heart. Sometimes it's so difficult to hear God's voice or worse recognize that it is him. So my pray is God please soften my heart. I want to be like Mary, i want to hear you and do what you say

Dellia: Lord, help me..that I will never harden my heart towards Your voice...but each time when I hear You, I will obey immediately.

Psalm 94

2008-04-02T22:23:00.009+08:00

Psalm 94

1 O LORD, the God who avenges,
O God who avenges, shine forth.

2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth;
pay back to the proud what they deserve.

3 How long will the wicked, O LORD,
how long will the wicked be jubilant?

4 They pour out arrogant words;
all the evildoers are full of boasting.

5 They crush your people, O LORD;
they oppress your inheritance.

6 They slay the widow and the alien;
they murder the fatherless.

7 They say, "The LORD does not see;
the God of Jacob pays no heed."

8 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people;
you fools, when will you become wise?

9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear?
Does he who formed the eye not see?

10 Does he who disciplines nations not punish?
Does he who teaches man lack knowledge?

11 The LORD knows the thoughts of man;
he knows that they are futile.

12 Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD,
the man you teach from your law;

13 you grant him relief from days of trouble,
till a pit is dug for the wicked.

14 For the LORD will not reject his people;
he will never forsake his inheritance.

15 Judgment will again be founded on righteousness,
and all the upright in heart will follow it.

16 Who will rise up for me against the wicked?
Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?

17 Unless the LORD had given me help,
I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.

18 When I said, "My foot is slipping,"
your love, O LORD, supported me.

19 When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought joy to my soul.

20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you—
one that brings on misery by its decrees?

21 They band together against the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.

22 But the LORD has become my fortress,
and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.

23 He will repay them for their sins
and destroy them for their wickedness;
the LORD our God will destroy them.

Eunice: How true is v17. God Jesus, you hv reminded me today that is you have not given me help, if you have not carried me through, I would hv just "died". God I thank you today, that you will not reject me, and you have granted me relief in my days of trouble. God, your will be done, not mine. that you become my fortress, the rock in whom i seek refuge! Lord Jesus, teach me from your law, support me from your love.. Love ya God! =)

Chin Ling: I just want to say, God is so good.

Crow: Hello hello... Just want to claim v18 and 19 for my dept... that the Lord's love will indeed be our support... and He will bring Joy to our soul.... it's a tough period, but i know the Lord works for the good of those who love Him.. Lord thank u

Pam: I claimed v18-19 into my life. Thank God for loving me when I am unlovely. Thank you for being there when I need a listening ear. AMEN!

Aileen: God is the great judge.. just like in ps 23 " he prepared a table before me, in the presence of my enemies." Think in life there will always be some friends and foes, but the lord is merciful and protects

Sara: I find that this psalm brings peace to my soul at my work place, where unjustice or unfairness is not for us to avenge or to judge, for it is upon the Lord's rule, not mine. And where i find my foot slipping, my Lord will support me. When i find myself anxious, the Lord brings consolation to my soul. He will stand up for me, and hey, if He is on my side, why should i fear anything?

Dellia: The Lord watches over me and He's with me...just like what I wrote in Psalm 93...well...what can mere men do to me!!! =) I have God with me!

Psalm 93

2008-04-01T23:13:00.009+08:00

Psalm 93

1 The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty;
the LORD is robed in majesty
and is armed with strength.
The world is firmly established;
it cannot be moved.

2 Your throne was established long ago;
you are from all eternity.

3 The seas have lifted up, O LORD,
the seas have lifted up their voice;
the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.

4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters,
mightier than the breakers of the sea—
the LORD on high is mighty.

5 Your statutes stand firm;
holiness adorns your house
for endless days, O LORD.

Chin Ling: This psalm reminded me of how great God is, and in his hands, I have no fear. Nothing can shut the doors that he has already prepared for us, not the pounding waves nor the thunder of great waters because My God reigns and his statutes stand firm, no matter what! Ain't that great!

Pam: I am reminded of His majesty... how many times I choose to fear how people think/feel, how this and how that or why this or why that and His assurance for me is to behold His majesty... indeed prefect love cast out all fear.... n yes We love cos' He first love us. Thank you, my KING!

Aileen: something funny.. i thought the first line was "he is ROBBED in majesty" but i read carefully. how can God be a robber right? Than the second part was in part an answer to my boo boo, " and is armed with strength" then i remember that the evil one really is on the prowl and ready to rob us at anytime but thank God that he is armed! i think it really reminds me to be on my guard too just like how the lord is robed in majesty but is armed. I think of a king with a gun. cool

Sara: I was reading from the Daily Bread before I came to Psalm. The former highlights the Lord's gentleness as He keeps His eyes on the sparrow, surely will He take care of His people! And yet the latter draws of the Lord's strength, and Him who is firmly rooted! And while I am kept under Your covering and protection Lord, teach me to be firmly rooted in You and to keep my eyes on you!

Eunice: Indeed, my King is a King of majesty, and my one desire is to be with Him. Lord, you are reminding me today, that you will protect me. Even though I have been on this journey and fell, yet, you've picked me up.. Even as I walk thru this again, God, I have learnt, and I will be brave to walk through it, because you will give me strength and protect me. Thank you Lord Jesus.

Crow: The Lord is Great and Reigns in all Majesty. Lord may i never fail to see your splendor and instead try to do things on my own strength. We are indeed so blessed to serve the Almighty God! All praise be to God!

Huijuan: Its time to praise God! thank God i have 3 more assignments left. Thank God i will be getting salary soon..I need to learn to give thanks and praise His name!

Dellia: Indeed, praise God because though my class made things really very difficult for me during my TP, my supervisor was still rather "ok" with it and did quite ok too!

Psalm 92

2008-03-31T22:09:00.008+08:00

Psalm 92

A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day.

1 It is good to praise the LORD
and make music to your name, O Most High,

2 to proclaim your love in the morning
and your faithfulness at night,

3 to the music of the ten-stringed lyre
and the melody of the harp.

4 For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD;
I sing for joy at the works of your hands.

5 How great are your works, O LORD,
how profound your thoughts!

6 The senseless man does not know,
fools do not understand,

7 that though the wicked spring up like grass
and all evildoers flourish,
they will be forever destroyed.

8 But you, O LORD, are exalted forever.

9 For surely your enemies, O LORD,
surely your enemies will perish;
all evildoers will be scattered.

10 You have exalted my horn ^[a] like that of a wild ox;
fine oils have been poured upon me.

11 My eyes have seen the defeat of my adversaries;
my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.

12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;

13 planted in the house of the LORD,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.

14 They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,

15 proclaiming, "The LORD is upright;
he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."

Chin Ling: As I read this passage, I am just so thankful that I am his child! It is indeed good to praise the Lord! I will sing of his love in the morning, and at night, as I reflect, I know that I can proclaim his faithfulness in my life! It is good to praise the Lord and make music to the most high! (Doesn't this remind you of the John Koh's song, of long ago?)

Dellia: I can rest assure in HIs presence that I'm a child of God and the Lord will bless! Yes to Chinling, indeed, the song is now ringing in my mind! =)

Eunice: Lord Jesus, I want to sing of your love in the morning, and proclaim your faithfulness at night. I want to make it a point to thank you , for bringing me through everyday, before i sleep! The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, and grow like cedar of lebanon. It's like.. growing as the pride of the world, widespreading and evergreen. I dont want to hv pride in the world, but pride in the Lord. that others will see me, and know that I am from Him!

[ I did a quick check on 'cedar of lebanon': Used in building of important buildings such as temple at Jerusalem, David's house, Solomon's house, Jewish priests were ordered by Moses to use the bark of the Lebanon Cedar in circumcision and treatment of leprosy. Isaiah used the Lebanon Cedars as a metaphore for the pride of the world ( Isa 2:13 ) ]

Aileen: He is my rock. Indeed as i ponder upon his mercies, i remember how the lord is always so solid and firm in my life. Haha, firstly for his no nonsense approach to me and his constant support and refuge. I think i always forget how nice the rock is, because it's just a rock and doesn't look so beautiful or eye-catching, but it's at times like this, that I know God doesn't shift out of my life but is constantly there. amen

Sara: When i was about to blog, i caught sight of the words before the psalm, A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. And for me, I really really hope that this would be my song to Him. For the Sabbath year. hehe... this year has indeed brought about lots of life-changing and enriching experiences, and i feel like im growing to know Him more and to love Him. In my old age, I wanna be looking back and thanking the Lord that I am still bearing fresh n green fruits for Him, and me, firmly rooted in the house of the Lord!

Crow: Yup, it is good to praise the Lord! Haha, i am so so tired, but i know that in all things, it is Good to Praise the Lord! And yes, indeed His love and faithfulness are just 2 things that I can always sing praise about! Thank u Lord

Pam: Likewise am reminded of the song when I read the verses... indeed Psalms are lyrics.... and it takes the heart of joyfulness and peace to sing each and everyone of them. Thank you for being faithful and teaching me how to be faithful.

Psalm 91

2008-03-30T23:12:00.008+08:00

Psalm 91

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ^[a]

2 I will say ^[b] of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."

3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
and from the deadly pestilence.

4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,

6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.

8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.

9 If you make the Most High your dwelling—
even the LORD, who is my refuge-

10 then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.

11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;

12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation."

Chin Ling: How comforting. This psalm gives me a picture of me in God's big big palm... and as I look around me, many may try to harm but nothing can touch me.. because I am in the Lord's hands, safely sitting in there, with much joy. How lovely is his dwelling place!

Pam: He loves me, protects me, deliver me and satisfy me... I should not ask for more eh?! Heee.. I am love by YOU! THANK YOU!

Huijuan: The psalm jus assures me tat I am under His wings. I jus want to thank God for yday's service, i think He made it for me, so comforting. I feel very secure.

Aileen: It's so nice to be reminded of the lord's protection on a monday morning. It's the starting of the week, a brand new beginning but a brand new battle to fight and i thank God for his mercies and am reminded always to hide in him - my refuge.

Crow: Dear Lord, thank you for reminding me how important it is to Dwell in the Shadow of Your Wings! Dear Lord Jesus may you ALways be my refuge, may i always in every situation turn to you as my shield, my fortress, my help... Lord, teach me to always seek your refuge!!

Sara: Haa.. today i actually came to work early!! thinking i could read psalm 91 before i start work, but nooo, i was greeted by bad news after bad news at work instead. anyway, i managed to read psalm 91, and sigh... isnt it so nice to be re-affirmed the Father's love for me! =) And yes, in Him, I can seek refuge and shelter, and in Him, I shall fear no other! Oh ya.. getting to read Aileen's tag was good news to me too! hehe.. it's really a reminder to trust in the Lord, and indeed, our God always answers in overwhelming ways!

Dellia: I feel so protected and loved. Haha, what more, by someone who is much bigger than anyone else. However, it's fearful too that I will walk out of the covering of the Lord should I give up on Him. Lord, help me never to give up on You or to forget who You are. I wanna hold You close forever, teach me to make You the refuge of my life! To turn to You first everytime!

Eunice: vs 10 says a thousand will fall on my side, and ten thousand on my right, but none will hit me. I always say, friends are angels sent to keep us going on the journey. The Lor'ds angels also protects. God promises that as long as I love him, he will be my refuge, and my protection. Thank you God, and I want to acknowledge your name forever!!!!

Psalm 90

2008-03-30T11:01:00.002+08:00

Psalm 90

BOOK IV : Psalms 90-106

A prayer of Moses the man of God.

1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place
throughout all generations.

2 Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

3 You turn men back to dust,
saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men."

4 For a thousand years in your sight
are like a day that has just gone by,
or like a watch in the night.

5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death;
they are like the new grass of the morning-

6 though in the morning it springs up new,
by evening it is dry and withered.

7 We are consumed by your anger
and terrified by your indignation.

8 You have set our iniquities before you,
our secret sins in the light of your presence.

9 All our days pass away under your wrath;
we finish our years with a moan.

10 The length of our days is seventy years—
or eighty, if we have the strength;
yet their span ^[a] is but trouble and sorrow,
for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

11 Who knows the power of your anger?
For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.

12 Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

13 Relent, O LORD! How long will it be?
Have compassion on your servants.

14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,
for as many years as we have seen trouble.

16 May your deeds be shown to your servants,
your splendor to their children.

17 May the favor ^[b] of the Lord our God rest upon us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands.

Chin Ling: Lord, as I look at my life, help me to see it the way you do...that many things are meaningless, but the purpose of the Lord will stand forever. Hence, establish the work of my hands for me..that my life may not go to waste.

Dellia: Well, Ps Eugene said it the best. To return back to worship, reconciliation and prayer!

Psalm 89 - Saturday

2008-03-29T10:00:00.006+08:00

A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. [a]

1 I will sing of the LORD's great love forever;
with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever,
that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
3 You said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
I have sworn to David my servant,
4 'I will establish your line forever
and make your throne firm through all generations.' "
Selah

5 The heavens praise your wonders, O LORD,
your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.
6 For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD ?
Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings?
7 In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared;
he is more awesome than all who surround him.
8 O LORD God Almighty, who is like you?
You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
9 You rule over the surging sea;
when its waves mount up, you still them.

10 You crushed Rahab like one of the slain;
with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.
11 The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth;
you founded the world and all that is in it.
12 You created the north and the south;
Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at your name.
13 Your arm is endued with power;
your hand is strong, your right hand exalted.
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
love and faithfulness go before you.

15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.
16 They rejoice in your name all day long;
they exult in your righteousness.
17 For you are their glory and strength,
and by your favor you exalt our horn. [b]
18 Indeed, our shield [c] belongs to the LORD,
our king to the Holy One of Israel.
19 Once you spoke in a vision,
to your faithful people you said:
"I have bestowed strength on a warrior;
I have exalted a young man from among the people.

20 I have found David my servant;
with my sacred oil I have anointed him.
21 My hand will sustain him;
surely my arm will strengthen him.
22 No enemy will subject him to tribute;
no wicked man will oppress him.
23 I will crush his foes before him
and strike down his adversaries.
24 My faithful love will be with him,
and through my name his horn [d] will be exalted.
25 I will set his hand over the sea,
his right hand over the rivers.

26 He will call out to me, 'You are my Father,
my God, the Rock my Savior.'
27 I will also appoint him my firstborn,
the most exalted of the kings of the earth.
28 I will maintain my love to him forever,
and my covenant with him will never fail.
29 I will establish his line forever,
his throne as long as the heavens endure.
30 "If his sons forsake my law
and do not follow my statutes,

31 if they violate my decrees
and fail to keep my commands,
32 I will punish their sin with the rod,
their iniquity with flogging;
33 but I will not take my love from him,
nor will I ever betray my faithfulness.
34 I will not violate my covenant
or alter what my lips have uttered.
35 Once for all, I have sworn by my holiness—
and I will not lie to David-

36 that his line will continue forever
and his throne endure before me like the sun;
37 it will be established forever like the moon,
the faithful witness in the sky."
Selah
38 But you have rejected, you have spurned,
you have been very angry with your anointed one.
39 You have renounced the covenant with your servant
and have defiled his crown in the dust.
40 You have broken through all his walls
and reduced his strongholds to ruins.

41 All who pass by have plundered him;
he has become the scorn of his neighbors.
42 You have exalted the right hand of his foes;
you have made all his enemies rejoice.
43 You have turned back the edge of his sword
and have not supported him in battle.
44 You have put an end to his splendor
and cast his throne to the ground.
45 You have cut short the days of his youth;
you have covered him with a mantle of shame.
Selah

46 How long, O LORD ? Will you hide yourself forever?
How long will your wrath burn like fire?
47 Remember how fleeting is my life.
For what futility you have created all men!
48 What man can live and not see death,
or save himself from the power of the grave [e] ?
Selah
49 O Lord, where is your former great love,
which in your faithfulness you swore to David?
50 Remember, Lord, how your servant has [f] been mocked,
how I bear in my heart the taunts of all the nations,

51 the taunts with which your enemies have mocked, O LORD,
with which they have mocked every step of your anointed one.
52 Praise be to the LORD forever!
Amen and Amen.

Eunice: Lord my lips shall praise you forever. I will establish your throne firm throuh out all generations. In this season of qing ming, I wonder how come we have to go and pay respects with all the offerings to the dead. from generations to generations, these traditions are passed down. I too, want to pass down something from generations to generations, but the one thing I want to pass down Lord, is your love for me, and your throne, firmed in my family line.

Huijuan: In the midst of trails, help me to praise u God like David. I koe u will be here for me.

Chin Ling: May the Lord God be my hope. May his strings of accomplishments in the past be my comfort!

Dellia: Lord teach me to let Your kingdom reign in every generation. Not just mine Lord, but all the generations to come.

Psalm 88

2008-03-27T20:45:00.009+08:00

Psalm 88

A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth. A maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

1^[a] ^[b]
O LORD, the God who saves me,
day and night I cry out before you.

2 May my prayer come before you;
turn your ear to my cry.

3 For my soul is full of trouble
and my life draws near the grave. ^[c]

4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit;
I am like a man without strength.

5 I am set apart with the dead,
like the slain who lie in the grave,
whom you remember no more,
who are cut off from your care.

6 You have put me in the lowest pit,
in the darkest depths.

7 Your wrath lies heavily upon me;
you have overwhelmed me with all your waves.
Selah

8 You have taken from me my closest friends
and have made me repulsive to them.
I am confined and cannot escape;

9 my eyes are dim with grief.
I call to you, O LORD, every day;
I spread out my hands to you.

10 Do you show your wonders to the dead?
Do those who are dead rise up and praise you?
Selah

11 Is your love declared in the grave,
your faithfulness in Destruction ^[d] ?

12 Are your wonders known in the place of darkness,
or your righteous deeds in the land of oblivion?

13 But I cry to you for help, O LORD;
in the morning my prayer comes before you.

14 Why, O LORD, do you reject me
and hide your face from me?

15 From my youth I have been afflicted and close to death;
I have suffered your terrors and am in despair.

16 Your wrath has swept over me;
your terrors have destroyed me.

17 All day long they surround me like a flood;
they have completely engulfed me.

18 You have taken my companions and loved ones from me;
the darkness is my closest friend.

Dellia: Lord, I pray that even in my darkest hour, I will never question You, but I will trust in You and believe that You have plans to prosper me and not to harm me!

Eunice: God Jesus, I dont want to be in darkness.. I dont want darkness to be my closest friend.. God, I pray tht i will always see ure light, have mercy on me! In times of helplessness when you confine me.. God I cry out to you that you will show me your light, and I will still believe that you are with me..

Huijuan: Dellia, i also wana pray ur prayer.....i wana whine and not go school.. arghh....i think 2 days ago i prayed for God to be abounding in love....i m undergoin training....God pls help me complete the process. Thank You! Help me to love to go school and not drag myself.

Aileen: Wa i think the psalmist always has his highs and lows and today the psalms seems to be such a low. This reminds me of the cycle in my life too! up down merry go round and yet he holds on to the unwavering hope in the lord. That's my prayer that after the high of the retreat, i will press on and remember the lord's goodness when i reach my lows

Chin Ling: Christians suffer too, don't they? In fact, ALL the more christians suffer.... but what makes us difference, and gives us the strength to dance in joy is our Hope in Him! Jesus has risen!

Crow: Reading this psalm and reading the background behind it from pastor william's blog, i find that whatever i have been through, no matter how low i was, cannot be compared to what the psalmist has been through. And yet, even when so cut off from God and his presence and blessings, he calls out to God all day long. If it was me, i might have given up and go my own way apart from God. It teaches me to always seek the Lord in good times and bad.

Sara: Today's psalm can be considerably related to what i felt this morning when i went to work. some dissapointment in work has made me into a cynical person, and im realising that im doubting God's work in this, or that He is able to bring the best out of these situations. And like the psalmist, im riding on ups and downs, depending on my boss' moods, whether things at work goes smooth, etc. Shucks... teach me Lord to find my joy in you and you alone!

Psalm 87

2008-03-26T23:07:00.008+08:00

Psalm 87

Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song.

1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain;

2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God:
Selah

4 "I will record Rahab ^[a] and Babylon
among those who acknowledge me—
Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush^[b]—
and will say, 'This ^[c] one was born in Zion.' "

5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said,
"This one and that one were born in her,
and the Most High himself will establish her."

6 The LORD will write in the register of the peoples:
"This one was born in Zion."
Selah

7 As they make music they will sing,
"All my fountains are in you."

Chin Ling : God remembers me... and I am so thankful that I was born in Zion, so thankful that he gave me the opportunity to be born into his family! Oh Yes, and of that, I will make music and sing "All my fountains are in you" Yes! all the fountains of love, fountains of blessings, fountains of all good things come from my heavenly father and I give him ALL glory for that! OH yes! My GOD remembers ME! YAY!

Eunice: Was sharing during biblestudy ytd that we are blessed to be born into the Kingdom, and in us, the royal bloodline flows.. this royal bloodline, not only has it cleansed us from our sins, it has so much power and blessings in it.. and its flowing in each and everyone of us! Indeed, I am reminded.. I can do much more, because his blood flows in me..! Praise the Lord! We're more than conquerors!

Pam: It gota be v6 that speaks to me the most.... indeed... The Lord will personally write in the register of his people... heh heh... quite an admin thingy yah! Hee.. yes, like Chin... God remembers, I feel loved alrdy. :D

Aileen: "all the fountains are in you" this really reminds me what the difference between happiness and true joy is. JOy is one that whells up within you like a fountain and i remember that Jesus always asks people to drink from the fountain and not to thirst again. than when it's written here that the fountains are in you, i really remember how the lord appreciates everyone and gives everyone the power to heal and cast out demons (jo i still think of your funny stories ) Indeed i want to see the lord using all of us! amen!

Crow: Haha, the Lord reminds me that when we gather together as a people of God, the blessings and His annointing is very different; a level higher than if we were to praise the Lord on our own, which is important too. The Lord loves the gates of Zion, where we gather together to worship His name, even more than all the dwellings of JAcob.. Dear Lord today i repent of my tiredness in going for service some times, and when messages do not speak to me i wonder why i am there.... dear Lord help me to know the importance of the gathering of the Lord's people..

Sara: Yup.. when i read this psalm, i feel God's love oozing out of the psalm! Love & Joy, God has set me free! haa.. It is amazing how songs arise when we're filled with joy / love (like the Enchanted movie! haaa).. and I pray for myself.. and all of us too, that these songs of joy will arise within us every day! & Thank you Carolyn for sharing the beautiful song that the Lord has placed in your heart! =)

Dellia: Dear Lord, thank You for loving me and making me Your daughter! =)

Psalm 86- Wednesday

2008-03-26T06:52:00.008+08:00

Psalm 86
A prayer of David.
1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. 3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long.
4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
6 Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy.
7 In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.
8 Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
9 All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name.
10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
12 I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. [a]
14 The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life— men without regard for you.
15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
16 Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant. [b]
17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me

Chin Ling: God is my strength and my refuge in times of troubles, fears and anxieties. I pray that daily God will "give me a sign of your goodness ... help me....comfort me" that all the days of my lives, his works and goodness is evident!

Dellia: Lord, my prayer is indeed that You will give me an undivided heart that I will always fear Your name!

Eunice: Lord, you are so good. just as v11, my prayer today, is that you guide me to walk in your truth with an undivided heart, and the fear of the Lord will be magnified in my life. an undivided heart... undivided heart undivided heart...

Aileen: "give me a sign of your goodness".. this reminds me of joanna's mum's sparkling chair! Oh God i want a fresh touch from you!

Crow: I found so much truth and meaning in the whole psalm, especially the first few verses. v1, when will the Lord always listen to me? when i learn to be constantly poor and needy, needing God so much and relying on Him. v2, How will the Lord be able to guard my life unless i devote my whole life to him? v4: I need to choose to lift up my soul wholly to the Lord, for him to give me the Joy he promised. That's the verses i meditated on so far, then i had to start work le! byebye!

Huijuan: Crow, my name is joy! hahah..kidding. this characterisitcs- slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, reminded me that as children of God, am i behaving like this?? am i abounding in love?? or have i become very short tempered and frustrated serving?? God help me!

Sara: I found this psalm relating to the point where we have to take up the cross daily and follow Him. To be constantly poor and needy, to guard my life, to walk in His truth, to fear His name... how bad I fail at that sometimes! I do pray that I will constantly be reminded to walk in His way.

Psalm 85- Tuesday

2008-03-24T22:53:00.007+08:00

Psalm 85
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 You showed favor to your land, O LORD;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.

2 You forgave the iniquity of your people
and covered all their sins.
Selah

3 You set aside all your wrath
and turned from your fierce anger.

4 Restore us again, O God our Savior,
and put away your displeasure toward us.

5 Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger through all generations?

6 Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?

7 Show us your unfailing love, O LORD,
and grant us your salvation.

8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say;
he promises peace to his people, his saints—
but let them not return to folly.

9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.

10 Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.

11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.

12 The LORD will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.

13 Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.

Chin Ling: I want faithfulness to spring forth from me, that when my righteous God look down from heaven, his heartbeat and mine will meet. That is where I may find all good things, favour, love and most importantly, his salvation.

Dellia: Lord, I want to always listen to Your voice and not forget You! I want to fear You and dwell in Your house forever.

Eunice: Lord, I thank You that your mercies are new every morning. I thank you for my "new office" even though it is very noisy and uncomfortable, I give praise tht it is away from distractions! I like verse 10 -13, and I want my love and faithfulness for you meet, then righteousness and peace will kiss! Indeed, you only give what is good, and give me the best for me! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

Aileen: the lord is really the harvester and the one who loves the land. I'm reminded to trust in him even as he prepares the land

Sara: I read this psalm before i went to work today, and reading it gives me an assurance, of promise...He promises hope, salvation, peace and whatever that is good... simply as long as we stay faithful. Yesterday at our gathering, we started discussing about spiritual warfare.. and it really sounds quite scary actually. And i was really pondering about it on my way home, and you know... Im really glad im in the house of the Lord where we're safe... and not elsewhere!

Crow: Wow, i think verse 10-13 is so beautifully written. haha. really very beautiful. i was meditating on those verses on the mrt this morning.. hee hee. Dear Lord, may we be faithful to u always... may we be righteous in the things we do, so that you can do your work in and through us... Thank u dear Lord

Psalm 84

2008-03-23T23:09:00.008+08:00

Psalm 84
For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. [a]
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O LORD Almighty!

2 My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.

3 Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young—
a place near your altar,
O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.

4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
Selah

5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.

6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools. [b]

7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.

8 Hear my prayer, O LORD God Almighty;
listen to me, O God of Jacob.
Selah

9 Look upon our shield, [c] O God;
look with favor on your anointed one.

10 Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.

12 O LORD Almighty,
blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Chin Ling: What a beautiful psalm for a Monday morning, of God's presence. Praying this over our lives, knowing that "no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless" :) Blessed Monday because Jesus has risen for me!

Huijuan: Such a wonderful psalm, I wana dwell in the house of God. Looking back the past weekend, the Lord is truly with me, some of my friends break down, some are lost. But God is still with me. I can only sing..... For you are GREAT, you do mighty wonders Lord, There is no one else like u! There is no one else like u. I wan april to come quickly.ahahh

Crow: I was just telling the Lord before I read the psalm, “Doesn’t the psalmist ever have Monday blues????” hahaha. 0% of me wants to get out of bed this morning. But yes, as I read today’s psalm, wow, it’s such a song of praise, such an awesome psalm… My oh my do I feel ashamed of myself…. Haha.. Well, how I wish what the psalm meant was to stay in church and just enjoy his presence, but yup yup we are the temple of the living God and we need to dwell in His presence wherever we are… difficult, but important! Alright, go away Monday blues, God’s presence must come!

Pam: What a Psalm to start the week with! Its so positive n refreshing compared to the last few ones... kinda like tis psalm alot cos of the similarities they have in some of the songs we sing... yup... I claimed v11 for Roger as he returns to work today after his reservist n the Outram incident.. pray tat the Lord's favour will be with him. C some of you sisters later!

Aileen: Wow when i started reading the psalms, all the songs came flooding to me and it's really so true that it's much better to have one day in His courts than thousands elsewhere. This sancti taught me a lot about the condition of the lord and really makes me yearn for the courts of the lord again. Even as i was going to do QT, i also wondered why i'm not so gan cheong about this coming interview. All in the lord's hands i think! haha.. and really, it's so good to rest in the knowledge that God knows best. haha.. what a wonderful mondaY!! (p/s.. i did the stupid magic trick with my fingers in class today.. HAHahaha.. my students were like.. ???!!! and then they laughed)

Sara: I agree! it's such a beautiful psalm to start the week with! It helped me to lessen my Monday blues as well, and even as I read it, I felt myself focusing more on the Lord's beauty instead of my own attitude of slackness towards work recently. Indeed, how lovely is your dwelling place Lord!

Eunice: Blessed is the choice to dwell in His courts, and to have Lord Jesus as my Father! Even as sanctification week is voer.. I feel... sanctified.. (hahaha..) but really.. esp after alter call that day, I feel so glad that I have more my a dad's love.. and I truly experienced life w a dad's love, set apart from all expectations and comparisons with other ppl, and much of standards to meet n scoldings to bear.. as my wallpaper says " my daddy is da Best ! "

Dellia: As I read the psalm, my heart really longs and faints for Him....Lord, I wanna be so close to You and indeed, one day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere....it's in Your courts that I can find rest and security! Reminds me of a BIG TREE! =)

Psalm 82 - Saturday

2008-03-16T20:37:00.010+08:00

Psalm 82

A psalm of Asaph.

1 God presides in the great assembly;
he gives judgment among the "gods":

2 "How long will you ^[a] defend the unjust
and show partiality to the wicked?
Selah

3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless;
maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.

4 Rescue the weak and needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

5 "They know nothing, they understand nothing.
They walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6 "I said, 'You are "gods";
you are all sons of the Most High.'

7 But you will die like mere men;
you will fall like every other ruler."

8 Rise up, O God, judge the earth,
for all the nations are your inheritance.

Huijuan: Be patient and know that God will judge.

Crow: The Lord put us as "gods" over his people, but we need to be just and care for them.. Well, to me it's a big responsibility that the Lord gave us.. hmm, but it can be simple too.. i think it boils down to having a genuine concern for people.. to care for them not out of selfish ambition but because u really care for them... hmm.. the Lord is teaching me about this through this time.. to really just love and care and have genuine concern for people... cuz that's the Lord's heartbeat...

Dellia: Lord, thank You for reminding me that You are in charge and that I can rest secure in You.

Psalm 83 - Easter!

2008-03-16T20:37:00.009+08:00

Psalm 83

A song. A psalm of Asaph.

1 O God, do not keep silent;
be not quiet, O God, be not still.

2 See how your enemies are astir,
how your foes rear their heads.

3 With cunning they conspire against your people;
they plot against those you cherish.

4 "Come," they say, "let us destroy them as a nation,
that the name of Israel be remembered no more."

5 With one mind they plot together;
they form an alliance against you-

6 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites,
of Moab and the Hagrites,

7 Gebal, ^[a] Ammon and Amalek,
Philistia, with the people of Tyre.

8 Even Assyria has joined them
to lend strength to the descendants of Lot.
Selah

9 Do to them as you did to Midian,
as you did to Sisera and Jabin at the river Kishon,

10 who perished at Endor
and became like refuse on the ground.

11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb,
all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,

12 who said, "Let us take possession
of the pasturelands of God."

13 Make them like tumbleweed, O my God,
like chaff before the wind.

14 As fire consumes the forest
or a flame sets the mountains ablaze,

15 so pursue them with your tempest
and terrify them with your storm.

16 Cover their faces with shame
so that men will seek your name, O LORD.

17 May they ever be ashamed and dismayed;
may they perish in disgrace.

18 Let them know that you, whose name is the LORD—
that you alone are the Most High over all the earth.

Huijuan: Vs18 hits me as i read. Lord is the most HIGH!! and i shall not be deafeated. I really feel depressed and defeated the whole weekend.. been rushing reports....and i am not doon yet. never felt so last minute b4. and nv in my life worked through whole nite, reached home 4 plus am....but this verse really gave me more strength to pia!!! CHeong ah!

Crow: HAha, nothing much for me from this psalm.. well, sanctification week is over and i'm really quite tired physically.. hmm, this is quite a different sanctification week, nothing much about what pastor said really spoke to me, yet i enjoyed the 3 night sessions a lot, just being in the Lord's house.. and in the midst of it, there is also a new closeness with my girls.. i truly thank the Lord for that.. yup that's for me! Juan, jiayou! praying for u! chin, congrats on the competition!! so happy for u! :) Indeed, u r a Highly Favoured, Greatly Blessed and Always Loved PRINCESS! :)

Dellia: Lord, I know I can stand secure in You! =)

Psalm 81 - Good Friday

2008-03-16T20:36:00.006+08:00

Psalm 81

For the director of music. According to gittith. Of Asaph. ^[a]

1 Sing for joy to God our strength;
shout aloud to the God of Jacob!

2 Begin the music, strike the tambourine,
play the melodious harp and lyre.

3 Sound the ram's horn at the New Moon,
and when the moon is full, on the day of our Feast;

4 this is a decree for Israel,
an ordinance of the God of Jacob.

5 He established it as a statute for Joseph
when he went out against Egypt,
where we heard a language we did not understand. ^[b]

6 He says, "I removed the burden from their shoulders;
their hands were set free from the basket.

7 In your distress you called and I rescued you,
I answered you out of a thundercloud;
I tested you at the waters of Meribah.
Selah

8 "Hear, O my people, and I will warn you—
if you would but listen to me, O Israel!

9 You shall have no foreign god among you;
you shall not bow down to an alien god.

10 I am the LORD your God,
who brought you up out of Egypt.
Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.

11 "But my people would not listen to me;
Israel would not submit to me.

12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts
to follow their own devices.

13 "If my people would but listen to me,
if Israel would follow my ways,

14 how quickly would I subdue their enemies
and turn my hand against their foes!

15 Those who hate the LORD would cringe before him,
and their punishment would last forever.

16 But you would be fed with the finest of wheat;
with honey from the rock I would satisfy you."

Chin Ling: Test and see Open wide your mouth, God will fill it, with honey in the rock, he will satisfy us! Thank You Lord, for your promise! In Jesus Name, Amen!

Huijuan: "I will remove the burden from them" Thank You God!!! yday's nite session with the violin music makes me feel like in heaven. so nice. I have chosen to have God's presence.

Crow: this phrase caught my attention, "if my people would but listen to me".. i think God's plans for us are always the best for us, yet many times we do not listen to Him and end up going one big round..... well that's the case for me, to learn the hard way... at the end of it when i come back to the cross, just feel like Jesus is saying, "aiyo crow, if you would but listen to me, it would have been much simpler!" haa... yup! Lord teach me to listen to you at all times so that i may walk in your will for my life... Thank u Lord

Dellia: I'm reminded to praise God...praise Him with everything! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Psalm 80 - Thursday

2008-03-16T20:35:00.009+08:00

Psalm 80

For the director of music. To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." Of Asaph. A psalm.

1 Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph like a flock;
you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth

2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh.
Awaken your might;
come and save us.

3 Restore us, O God;
make your face shine upon us,
that we may be saved.

4 O LORD God Almighty,
how long will your anger smolder
against the prayers of your people?

5 You have fed them with the bread of tears;
you have made them drink tears by the bowlful.

6 You have made us a source of contention to our neighbors,
and our enemies mock us.

7 Restore us, O God Almighty;
make your face shine upon us,
that we may be saved.

8 You brought a vine out of Egypt;
you drove out the nations and planted it.

9 You cleared the ground for it,
and it took root and filled the land.

10 The mountains were covered with its shade,
the mighty cedars with its branches.

11 It sent out its boughs to the Sea, ^[a]
its shoots as far as the River. ^[b]

12 Why have you broken down its walls
so that all who pass by pick its grapes?

13 Boars from the forest ravage it
and the creatures of the field feed on it.

14 Return to us, O God Almighty!
Look down from heaven and see!
Watch over this vine,

15 the root your right hand has planted,
the son ^[c] you have raised up for yourself.

16 Your vine is cut down, it is burned with fire;
at your rebuke your people perish.

17 Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand,
the son of man you have raised up for yourself.

18 Then we will not turn away from you;
revive us, and we will call on your name.

19 Restore us, O LORD God Almighty;
make your face shine upon us,
that we may be saved.

Chin Ling : This is a plead of restoration. Asaph's plead for restoration is so painful that it really reminded me to always remember to keep my ways and step with the Lord. Yet, deep down, I'm startign to realise how good God is by sending his son Jesus for me, to spare us the pain from being seperated from him. How good is our God that my sins are already on the cross many years ago on Good Friday. Thank You Jesus. Really, from the bottom of my heart. By the way, Can I thank God too! I just received news about my bonus too! And its very significant!AHHHH! Praise the Lord!

Eunice: God, I dont want to live in the 400 lost years when you are so silent. Lord Jesus, give me strength for today, just like how you've always been carrying me throughthe day before and yesterday. TO grow is to catch your heartbeat, but God, I cant hear you..

Crow: I read this psalm last night and I really had no idea how it could speak to me.. This morning when I was bathing, I realized the liquid soap container finally had soap in it! (haha, it had been empty for the past few weeks/months! Haha) Well, that’s my family.. we’ll just leave things there empty till finally someone cannot stand it, and does something about it… and we all know that in the end, it will get filled.. Well, what is my point? Haha. the Lord just said to me that in all times good and bad, to leave my heart and hands empty as they are before him… and He will come and fill it in his time.. and as for me I just have to trust that in the end, it will get filled.. What has this got to do with today’s psalm? Haha, well the psalmist is crying out for God to come and restore His people.. and many times when I am in a dry period, I too cry out to God to come once again and restore, and many times I wonder when will God ever come, when will I ever breakthrough.. now the Lord says that in those times to trust and believe that He will come and fill me up in the end.. Thank u Lord

Aileen: This is my prayer that our family will be restored also for my adult cell too!

Sara: i dont know, but the thing that spoke to me was vs 14 - 17, that the Lord will watch over the vine, the root that His right hand has planted. The vine is cut down, it is burned with fire; at His rebuke, His people perish. The same goes for me, as He has created me, He cares for me and grows me and blooms me (haha.. like a flower). At the same time, He disciplines because He loves... and I must be careful to walk in His ways that my Lord does not have to come to the point where I am beyond redemption and must be zapped. haa... ok... Discipline is never easy, but is every necessary. But it all happens because He cares! =)

Dellia: Let Your face shine upon us, that we might be the bearer of Your light!

Psalm 79 - Wednesday

2008-03-16T20:34:00.010+08:00

Psalm 79

A psalm of Asaph.

1 O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance;
they have defiled your holy temple,
they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble.

2 They have given the dead bodies of your servants
as food to the birds of the air,
the flesh of your saints to the beasts of the earth.

3 They have poured out blood like water
all around Jerusalem,
and there is no one to bury the dead.

4 We are objects of reproach to our neighbors,
of scorn and derision to those around us.

5 How long, O LORD ? Will you be angry forever?
How long will your jealousy burn like fire?

6 Pour out your wrath on the nations
that do not acknowledge you,
on the kingdoms
that do not call on your name;

7 for they have devoured Jacob
and destroyed his homeland.

8 Do not hold against us the sins of the fathers;
may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
for we are in desperate need.

9 Help us, O God our Savior,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
for your name's sake.

10 Why should the nations say,
"Where is their God?"
Before our eyes, make known among the nations
that you avenge the outpoured blood of your servants.

11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you;
by the strength of your arm
preserve those condemned to die.

12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times
the reproach they have hurled at you, O Lord.

13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
will praise you forever;
from generation to generation
we will recount your praise.

Chin Ling: Its is really scary to come under the Lord's anger. With the enemy's attacks, we have God to call to. But, when the Lord's anger burn against us, we have no one else to turn to. Thank you Jesus for dying for us that daily, our sins may be washed clean before you. Help us, Oh God, delivers and forgive us daily. Thank you dear Lord Jesus.

Crow: Our God is an Almighty God who has all power to do absolutely anything and everything. So sometimes when it seems that things are not going our way, i guess it's just not the Lord's timing for us. need to be patient and simply trust because there is no doubt that the Lord can help. Also need to trust God's timing is the best for us. I was on the train this morning looking at the masses of people in just one train. Then i was thinking, if i was God and i had to seriously bother and be so concerned about each person's welfare, wouldn't i be vv busy? i think i would be very stressed and would need super planning skills to map each person's life. haha. but anyway, that's our God. He really takes good care of each one of us. miraculous isn't it!

Huijuan: I pray that i will not anger God in everything i do, even if i'm very very pissed off, i will have the peace of God.

Aileen: I think this passage really show me what it means in psalm 23 " you anoint my head with oil".. " in the presence of my enemies". Really reminded that the lord is just and fair!

Eunice: Oh God.. deliver me.. Help!!! I pray that I will not be shakened and continue to be still in you. Yes Lord.. for you are my help and my fortress..

Sara: It reminded me that while the Lord's grace and mercy is upon us, we should never take it for granted, or do anything to incur the Lord's wrath!

Pam: Hahah... I think these few daes of reading Psalms seem different for me.. rather sombre... i guess its juz me.. feeling a little emo! Hahah... but I am reminded that in wake of Jesus's death n all... how easy I can just walk away fr Him n being rebellious in my thots or actions... I pray for a repentant heart.... btw... wan to giv thx... i got bonus! abt 1.75mths worth.... ! Its unexpected.. cos usu. it will b paid out during Feb.. thx God for the provision....

Dellia: Lord, forgive us of our sins and that we may never ever take You for granted!

Psalm 78 - Tuesday

2008-03-16T20:33:00.009+08:00

Psalm 78

A maskil of Asaph. ^[a]

1 O my people, hear my teaching;
listen to the words of my mouth.

2 I will open my mouth in parables,
I will utter hidden things, things from of old-

3 what we have heard and known,
what our fathers have told us.

4 We will not hide them from their children;
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,
his power, and the wonders he has done.

5 He decreed statutes for Jacob
and established the law in Israel,
which he commanded our forefathers
to teach their children,

6 so the next generation would know them,
even the children yet to be born,
and they in turn would tell their children.

7 Then they would put their trust in God
and would not forget his deeds
but would keep his commands.

8 They would not be like their forefathers—
a stubborn and rebellious generation,
whose hearts were not loyal to God,
whose spirits were not faithful to him.

9 The men of Ephraim, though armed with bows,
turned back on the day of battle;

10 they did not keep God's covenant
and refused to live by his law.

11 They forgot what he had done,
the wonders he had shown them.

12 He did miracles in the sight of their fathers
in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

13 He divided the sea and led them through;
he made the water stand firm like a wall.

14 He guided them with the cloud by day
and with light from the fire all night.

15 He split the rocks in the desert
and gave them water as abundant as the seas;

16 he brought streams out of a rocky crag
and made water flow down like rivers.

17 But they continued to sin against him,
rebelling in the desert against the Most High.

18 They willfully put God to the test
by demanding the food they craved.

19 They spoke against God, saying,
"Can God spread a table in the desert?

20 When he struck the rock, water gushed out,
and streams flowed abundantly.
But can he also give us food?
Can he supply meat for his people?"

21 When the LORD heard them, he was very angry;
his fire broke out against Jacob,
and his wrath rose against Israel,

22 for they did not believe in God
or trust in his deliverance.

23 Yet he gave a command to the skies above
and opened the doors of the heavens;

24 he rained down manna for the people to eat,
he gave them the grain of heaven.

25 Men ate the bread of angels;
he sent them all the food they could eat.

26 He let loose the east wind from the heavens
and led forth the south wind by his power.

27 He rained meat down on them like dust,
flying birds like sand on the seashore.

28 He made them come down inside their camp,
all around their tents.

29 They ate till they had more than enough,
for he had given them what they craved.

30 But before they turned from the food they craved,
even while it was still in their mouths,

31 God's anger rose against them;
he put to death the sturdiest among them,
cutting down the young men of Israel.

32 In spite of all this, they kept on sinning;
in spite of his wonders, they did not believe.

33 So he ended their days in futility
and their years in terror.

34 Whenever God slew them, they would seek him;
they eagerly turned to him again.

35 They remembered that God was their Rock,
that God Most High was their Redeemer.

36 But then they would flatter him with their mouths,
lying to him with their tongues;

37 their hearts were not loyal to him,
they were not faithful to his covenant.

38 Yet he was merciful;
he forgave their iniquities
and did not destroy them.
Time after time he restrained his anger
and did not stir up his full wrath.

39 He remembered that they were but flesh,
a passing breeze that does not return.

40 How often they rebelled against him in the desert
and grieved him in the wasteland!

41 Again and again they put God to the test;
they vexed the Holy One of Israel.

42 They did not remember his power—
the day he redeemed them from the oppressor,

43 the day he displayed his miraculous signs in Egypt,
his wonders in the region of Zoan.

44 He turned their rivers to blood;
they could not drink from their streams.

45 He sent swarms of flies that devoured them,
and frogs that devastated them.

46 He gave their crops to the grasshopper,
their produce to the locust.

47 He destroyed their vines with hail
and their sycamore-figs with sleet.

48 He gave over their cattle to the hail,
their livestock to bolts of lightning.

49 He unleashed against them his hot anger,
his wrath, indignation and hostility—
a band of destroying angels.

50 He prepared a path for his anger;
he did not spare them from death
but gave them over to the plague.

51 He struck down all the firstborn of Egypt,
the firstfruits of manhood in the tents of Ham.

52 But he brought his people out like a flock;
he led them like sheep through the desert.

53 He guided them safely, so they were unafraid;
but the sea engulfed their enemies.

54 Thus he brought them to the border of his holy land,
to the hill country his right hand had taken.

55 He drove out nations before them
and allotted their lands to them as an inheritance;
he settled the tribes of Israel in their homes.

56 But they put God to the test
and rebelled against the Most High;
they did not keep his statutes.

57 Like their fathers they were disloyal and faithless,
as unreliable as a faulty bow.

58 They angered him with their high places;
they aroused his jealousy with their idols.

59 When God heard them, he was very angry;
he rejected Israel completely.

60 He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh,
the tent he had set up among men.

61 He sent the ark of his might into captivity,
his splendor into the hands of the enemy.

62 He gave his people over to the sword;
he was very angry with his inheritance.

63 Fire consumed their young men,
and their maidens had no wedding songs;

64 their priests were put to the sword,
and their widows could not weep.

65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep,
as a man wakes from the stupor of wine.

66 He beat back his enemies;
he put them to everlasting shame.

67 Then he rejected the tents of Joseph,
he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim;

68 but he chose the tribe of Judah,
Mount Zion, which he loved.

69 He built his sanctuary like the heights,
like the earth that he established forever.

70 He chose David his servant
and took him from the sheep pens;

71 from tending the sheep he brought him
to be the shepherd of his people Jacob,
of Israel his inheritance.

72 And David shepherded them with integrity of heart;
with skillful hands he led them.

Crow: The Lord gave me a song as i read this psalm.. every word is from the Lord, and speaks of my heartfelt thoughts about my walk with Him.. would like to share it with all of u..

In Spite Of All These

Have mercy on me Lord
Woe am I
Turn you face to me O God
This is what I pray
O Lord

What wonders your have shown to me
What blessings have I received
What love you have poured out on me
What grace abounds in me

In spite of all these
I still chose to sin
In spite of your wonders
I did not believe In spite of your mercy
I grieved you O Lord
Yet in spite of all these
You called me your child

Thank You Lord

I really want to say thank you, Lord JEsus, for coming to save me, to forgiving me time and again.. Lord have mercy on me, and help me to love and serve u all the days of my life... i love you Lord..

Eunice: Lord, have mercy on my soul. Have mercy on me. God I do not deserve, yet you came. Lord Jesus, each and every time when we sin, we seek your forgiveness and you always gave. God, I pray that I will never take this forgiveness for granted. Neither do I want to take you and your blessings for granted. Give me a heart of thanksgiving. God I thank you so much, that inspite of all, you called me your child. Lord Jesus, thank you.

Chin Ling: As I read this passage, my heart was felt with remorse and the fear of the Lord. As I reflected, isn't my life like that of the psalm? Walk, tasted of the Lord's goodness, sin, and we walk again, pick ourselves, and sin again..How it hurt God's heart. I want to keep looking at his goodness to me, and ask for his strength to help me to walk his ways ALL the days of my life

Pam: Its a very apt psalm during this wk leading to Gd Fri/Sancti.... Sets me thinking am I also like the people who continue to sin against Him despite of the wonders n blessings....hmmm... I am really not worthy of His mercies and grace... Lord, carry me through.....

Dellia: Sets me thinking that woah....for the next generation....we really need to talk about God to them day and night so that they will never forget or abandon the Lord...similar for us...to thank God and always remember what He has done for us.

Aileen: It really reminds me how the lord's ways are higher than our ways and how he allows things to happen, yet leads us out of it by his grace. I really thank God for the periods of dryness and uncertainty because it leads me back to God. Just to share and please do pray, i'm currently arranging for an interview. Pray that if this is where God leads, than it'll be successful! thanks gals!

Psalm 77 - Monday

2008-03-16T20:32:00.007+08:00

Psalm 77

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.

1 I cried out to God for help;
I cried out to God to hear me.

2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
at night I stretched out untiring hands
and my soul refused to be comforted.

3 I remembered you, O God, and I groaned;
I mused, and my spirit grew faint.
Selah

4 You kept my eyes from closing;
I was too troubled to speak.

5 I thought about the former days,
the years of long ago;

6 I remembered my songs in the night.
My heart mused and my spirit inquired:

7 "Will the Lord reject forever?
Will he never show his favor again?

8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
Has his promise failed for all time?

9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?"
Selah

10 Then I thought, "To this I will appeal:
the years of the right hand of the Most High."

11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

12 I will meditate on all your works
and consider all your mighty deeds.

13 Your ways, O God, are holy.
What god is so great as our God?

14 You are the God who performs miracles;
you display your power among the peoples.

15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
Selah

16 The waters saw you, O God,
the waters saw you and writhed;
the very depths were convulsed.

17 The clouds poured down water,
the skies resounded with thunder;
your arrows flashed back and forth.

18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
your lightning lit up the world;
the earth trembled and quaked.

19 Your path led through the sea,
your way through the mighty waters,
though your footprints were not seen.

20 You led your people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Chin Ling: Asaph started of with focusing on all his troubles... but V11 when he chose to remember the deeds of the Lord ... his heart is out at ease. God is good. What I am reminded is, Taste and see that Lord is good, that we can trust that God will NEVER shortchange us. Amen.

Eunice: Remembering how the Lord has brought us thru, in difficult times and all.. remembering His mighty works and all the miracles He has done. His magnificence and awe.. tides us through. "Be magnified O Lord. You are highly exalted. and there is nothing you can do. O Lord, my eyes are on you. Be magnified, O Lord b magnified." Lord, forgive me if I have made you too small in my eyes and when I have believed in a lie. Thank You for loving me. Heal me and show yourself strong. Amen!

Crow: Reading this psalm reminds me to always remember and proclaim the good things the Lord has done for me. Only when Aspah did that did his soul find rest and joy again.. Like in verse 2, his soul refused to be comforted; i think it takes an inner conviction before he Lord can come and restore our soul. Dear Lord i thank you for softening my cold and hardened heart and for allowing me to once again find that simple joy in You. Thank u Lord

Sara: I looked back in my life and I can only thank the Lord for His goodness, for his unfailing love, and for helping me to see that He has been there for me in all seasons and in all circumstances, even though I had questioned then, whether his unfailing love had vanished. or whether He has turned away from me & withheld His compassion in anger. But like the psalmist, i am thankful that these negative thoughts have been rejected, because I know that the Lord has delivered me before, and He will deliver me again and will not turn away. I will gladly say that I am the Lord's sheep and I am following my shepherd all the days of my life. =)

Aileen: The lord has really been good to me and as i set my mind on my future plans, i rest assured that the lord will provide

Huijuan: As i read today's psalm, it just reminded me to give thanks to God in all circumstances even though at times our prayer weren't answered instantaneously. :) So far i still see people wandering in dessert, and u wish the Lord will bring them back. But all u can do now is to wait . :)

Dellia: Amen! I will always remember Your deeds oh Lord and mediate on all Your works! Let me never forget or be distracted, but always to be reminded that You are with me!

Psalm 76 - Sunday

2008-03-16T20:31:00.002+08:00

Psalm 76

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 In Judah God is known;
his name is great in Israel.

2 His tent is in Salem,
his dwelling place in Zion.

3 There he broke the flashing arrows,
the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.
Selah

4 You are resplendent with light,
more majestic than mountains rich with game.

5 Valiant men lie plundered,
they sleep their last sleep;
not one of the warriors
can lift his hands.

6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
both horse and chariot lie still.

7 You alone are to be feared.
Who can stand before you when you are angry?

8 From heaven you pronounced judgment,
and the land feared and was quiet-

9 when you, O God, rose up to judge,
to save all the afflicted of the land.
Selah

10 Surely your wrath against men brings you praise,
and the survivors of your wrath are restrained. ^[a]

11 Make vows to the LORD your God and fulfill them;
let all the neighboring lands
bring gifts to the One to be feared.

12 He breaks the spirit of rulers;
he is feared by the kings of the earth.

Crow: Dear Lord, help me to fulfill vows that i make to you.. Dear dear Lord JEsus, You are the Almighty God and Lord i want to always love and serve you... :)

Dellia: I'm reminded....that the vows I make to the Lord...I must take it seriously and fulfill them!

Psalm 75 - Saturday

2008-03-16T20:30:00.002+08:00

Psalm 75

For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 We give thanks to you, O God,
we give thanks, for your Name is near;
men tell of your wonderful deeds.

2 You say, "I choose the appointed time;
it is I who judge uprightly.

3 When the earth and all its people quake,
it is I who hold its pillars firm.
Selah

4 To the arrogant I say, 'Boast no more,'
and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horns.

5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
do not speak with outstretched neck.' "

6 No one from the east or the west
or from the desert can exalt a man.

7 But it is God who judges:
He brings one down, he exalts another.

8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup
full of foaming wine mixed with spices;
he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth
drink it down to its very dregs.

9 As for me, I will declare this forever;
I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.

10 I will cut off the horns of all the wicked,
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.

Crow: As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. Dear Lord, I love you and i want to sing your praise through all seasons of my life..

Dellia: Lord, I don't just want to praise You in good times, but in both good and bad times, I want to praise You.

Psalm 74 - Friday

2008-03-14T07:27:00.004+08:00

A maskil of Asaph. [a]

1 Why have you rejected us forever, O God?
Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?
2 Remember the people you purchased of old,
the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed—
Mount Zion, where you dwelt.

3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins,
all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary.

4 Your foes roared in the place where you met with us;
they set up their standards as signs.

5 They behaved like men wielding axes
to cut through a thicket of trees.

6 They smashed all the carved paneling
with their axes and hatchets.

7 They burned your sanctuary to the ground;
they defiled the dwelling place of your Name.

8 They said in their hearts, "We will crush them completely!"
They burned every place where God was worshiped in the land.

9 We are given no miraculous signs;
no prophets are left,
and none of us knows how long this will be.

10 How long will the enemy mock you, O God?
Will the foe revile your name forever?

11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?
Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!

12 But you, O God, are my king from of old;
you bring salvation upon the earth.

13 It was you who split open the sea by your power;
you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.

14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan
and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert.

15 It was you who opened up springs and streams;
you dried up the ever flowing rivers.

16 The day is yours, and yours also the night;
you established the sun and moon.

17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth;
you made both summer and winter.

18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O LORD,
how foolish people have reviled your name.

19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts;
do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever.

20 Have regard for your covenant,
because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.

21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace;
may the poor and needy praise your name.

22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause;
remember how fools mock you all day long.

23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries,
the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

Eunice: The psalm reminded me.. to continue to hv faith, even when things dont go right, to continue to believe, even when God seems silent. God allowed certain things to happen, yet, he seemed so distant, not cos he is not there, but cos, he wants us to continue to be faithful, to hold on and believe that He is still in control, He is still at work! God, teach me to always remain faithful to you. at times when you seem silent, God, may this be a time when I will learn to draw even nearer to your heart, be still and know that you are my God, and you are carrying me through it. Amen!

Huijuan: Learn to be still before God.

Dellia: The Lord can do more than I can imagine, therefore, let me be still and know that He is in control.