Month: September 2018

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Psalms 20 (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

The Assurance of God’s Saving Work 20 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob [a]defend you; 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion; 3 May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah 4 May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your [b]purpose. 5 We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions. 6 Now I know that the Lordsaves His [c]anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand. 7 Some trust in chariots, and … Continue reading Psalms 20 (NKJV)

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Psalms 42 (ERV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses 42 Like a deer drinking from a stream,     I reach out to you, my God.[a] 2 My soul thirsts for the living God.     When can I go to meet with him? 3 Instead of food, I have only tears day and night,     as my enemies laugh at me and say, “Where is your God?” 4 My heart breaks as I remember the pleasant times in the past,     when I walked with the crowds as I led them up to God’s Temple. I remember the happy songs of praise     as they celebrated the festival. 5-6 Why am I so sad?     Why am I so … Continue reading Psalms 42 (ERV)

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Psalms 86 (ERV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Prayer for Mercy, with Meditation on the Excellencies of the Lord 86 I am a poor, helpless man. Lord, please listen to me and answer my prayer! 2 I am your follower, so please protect me. I am your servant, and you are my God. I trust in you, so save me. 3 My Lord, be kind to me. I have been praying to you all day. 4 My Lord, I put my life in your hands. I am your servant, so make me happy. 5 My Lord, you are good and merciful. You love all those who call to you for help. 6 Lord, hear … Continue reading Psalms 86 (ERV)

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Psalms 108 (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Assurance of God’s Victory over Enemies 108 O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. 2 Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. 3 I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. 4 For Your mercy is great above the [a]heavens, And Your truth reaches to the clouds. 5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth; 6 That Your beloved may be delivered, Save with Your right hand, and[b]hear me. 7 God has spoken in His holiness: “I … Continue reading Psalms 108 (NKJV)

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Psalms 43 (ERV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Prayer to God in Time of Trouble 43 Defend me, God.     Argue my case against those people who don’t know you.     Protect me from those evil liars. 2 God, you are my place of safety.     Why have you turned me away? Why must I suffer this sadness     that my enemies have brought me? 3 Send your light and your truth to guide me,     to lead me to your holy mountain, to your home. 4 I want to go to God’s altar,     to the God who makes me so very happy. God, my God, I want to play my harp     and sing praises to you! 5 Why am I so sad?     Why … Continue reading Psalms 43 (ERV)

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Psalms 115 (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

The Futility of Idols and the Trustworthiness of God 115 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth. 2 Why should the [a]Gentiles say, “So where is their God?” 3 But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. 4 Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. 5 They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see; 6 They have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell; 7 They have hands, but they do not handle; Feet they have, but they do not walk; Nor do they mutter … Continue reading Psalms 115 (NKJV)

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Psalms 103 (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

  Praise for the Lord’s Mercies A Psalm of David. 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, blessHis holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6 The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with … Continue reading Psalms 103 (NKJV)

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Psalms 91 (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the [a]fowler And from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and [b]buckler. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall … Continue reading Psalms 91 (NKJV)

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The Journey Begins

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Thanks for joining me! Scripture: Psalm 1 (NKJV) Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the unodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he [b]meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the [c]rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor … Continue reading The Journey Begins