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Put On The Full Armor Of God!🕊 Ephesians 6:10-20 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Ephesians 6:10-20 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)🕊 Put On The Full Armor Of GOD!🕊 Christian Warfare🕊 10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12 For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13 This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. 14 Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around … Continue reading Put On The Full Armor Of God!🕊 Ephesians 6:10-20 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)🕊

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Faith AS A Mustard Seed… Matthew 17:14-21 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Matthew 17:14-21 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Faith As A Mustard Seed🕊 A Boy Is Healed🕊 14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.” 17 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of … Continue reading Faith AS A Mustard Seed… Matthew 17:14-21 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Faith and Forgiveness… Mark 11:20-26  The Passion Translation (TPT)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Mark 11:20-26 The Passion Translation (TPT)🕊 Faith and Forgiveness!🕊 Lessons of Faith🕊 20 In the morning, they passed by the fig tree that Jesus spoke to and it was completely withered from the roots up. 21 Peter remembered and said to him, “Teacher, look! That’s the fig tree you cursed. It’s now all shriveled up and dead.” 22 Jesus replied, “Let the faith of God be in you! 23 Listen to the truth I speak to you: If someone says to this mountain with great faith and having no doubt, ‘Mountain, be lifted up and thrown into the midst of the sea,’ and believes that what he says will happen, it will be done. 24 This is the … Continue reading Faith and Forgiveness… Mark 11:20-26  The Passion Translation (TPT)🕊

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Psalm 143 Good News Translation (GNT) “A Prayer for Help”🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 143 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 A Prayer for Help🕊 143:1 Lord, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea;     answer me in your faithfulness! 2 Don’t put me, your servant, on trial;     no one is innocent in your sight. 3 My enemies have hunted me down     and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison,     and I am like those who died long ago. 4 So I am ready to give up;     I am in deep despair. 5 I remember the days gone by;     I think about all that you have done,     I bring to mind all your deeds. 6 I lift up my hands to … Continue reading Psalm 143 Good News Translation (GNT) “A Prayer for Help”🕊

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Psalm 141 Good News Translation (GNT) “An Evening Prayer”🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 141 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 An Evening Prayer🕊 141 I call to you, Lord; help me now!     Listen to me when I call to you. 2 Receive my prayer as incense,     my uplifted hands as an evening sacrifice. 3 Lord, place a guard at my mouth,     a sentry at the door of my lips. 4 Keep me from wanting to do wrong     and from joining evil people in their wickedness. May I never take part in their feasts. 5 Good people may punish me and rebuke me in kindness,     but I will never accept honor from evil people,     because I am always praying against their evil deeds. 6 When their rulers are thrown … Continue reading Psalm 141 Good News Translation (GNT) “An Evening Prayer”🕊

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Psalm 131 Good News Translation (GNT) “A Prayer of Humble Trust”🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 131 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 A Prayer of Humble Trust 🕊 131 Lord, I have given up my pride     and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters     or with subjects too difficult for me. 2 Instead, I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother’s arms,     so my heart is quiet within me. 3 Israel, trust in the Lord     now and forever!🕊 Continue reading Psalm 131 Good News Translation (GNT) “A Prayer of Humble Trust”🕊

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Psalm 102 Contemporary English Version (CEV) “A Prayer in Time of Trouble”🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 102 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A prayer for someone who hurts and needs to ask the Lord for help.) A Prayer in Time of Trouble🕊 102:1 I pray to you, Lord!     Please listen. 2     Don’t hide from me     in my time of trouble. Pay attention to my prayer     and quickly give an answer. 3 My days disappear like smoke,     and my bones are burning     as though in a furnace. 4 I am wasting away like grass,     and my appetite is gone. 5 My groaning never stops,     and my bones can be seen     through my skin. 6 I am like a lonely owl     in the desert 7     or a restless sparrow     alone on a roof. 8 My … Continue reading Psalm 102 Contemporary English Version (CEV) “A Prayer in Time of Trouble”🕊

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Psalm 59 Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer for Safety🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 59 Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer for Safety🕊 59:1 Save me from my enemies, my God;     protect me from those who attack me! 2 Save me from those evil people;     rescue me from those murderers! 3 Look! They are waiting to kill me;     cruel people are gathering against me. It is not because of any sin or wrong I have done, 4     nor because of any fault of mine, O Lord,     that they hurry to their places. 5 Rise, Lord God Almighty, and come to my aid;     see for yourself, God of Israel! Wake up and punish the heathen;     show no mercy to evil traitors! 6 They come back in the evening,     snarling like … Continue reading Psalm 59 Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer for Safety🕊

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Psalm 84 International Standard Version (ISV) Longing for God🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 84 International Standard Version (ISV)🕊 To the Director: On the Gittith. A Psalm by the descendants of Korah. Longing for God🕊 84:1 How lovely are your dwelling places,     Lord of the Heavenly Armies. 2 I desire and long     for the Temple courts of the Lord. My heart and body sing for joy     to the living God. 3 Even the sparrow found a house for herself     and the swallow a nest to lay[d] her young at your altar,     Lord of the Heavenly Armies,         my king and God. 4 How happy are those who live in your Temple,     for they can praise you continuously. Interlude 5 How happy are those whose strength is in you,     whose heart … Continue reading Psalm 84 International Standard Version (ISV) Longing for God🕊

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Psalm 68 Good News Translation (GNT) A National Song of Triumph🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 68 Good News Translation (GNT) A National Song of Triumph🕊 68:1 God rises up and scatters his enemies.     Those who hate him run away in defeat. 2 As smoke is blown away, so he drives them off;     as wax melts in front of the fire,     so do the wicked perish in God’s presence. 3 But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence;     they are happy and shout for joy. 4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;     prepare a way for him who rides on the clouds.     His name is the Lord—be glad in his presence! 5 God, who lives in his sacred Temple,     cares for orphans and protects … Continue reading Psalm 68 Good News Translation (GNT) A National Song of Triumph🕊

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Psalm 65 Contemporary English Version (CEV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 65 Contemporary English Version (CEV) Psalm 65 Contemporary English Version (CEV) (A psalm by David and a song for the music leader.) God Answers Prayer🌹 65:1 Our God, you deserve praise      in Zion,     where we keep     our promises to you. 2 Everyone will come to you     because you answer prayer. 3     Our terrible sins get us down,     but you forgive us. 4 You bless your chosen ones,     and you invite them     to live near you     in your temple. We will enjoy your house,     the sacred temple. 5 Our God, you save us, and your fearsome deeds     answer our prayers for justice! You give hope to people everywhere on earth,     even those … Continue reading Psalm 65 Contemporary English Version (CEV)

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Psalm 60 Good News Translation (GNT)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 60 Good News Translation (GNT) Psalm 60 Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer for Deliverance 60:1 You have rejected us, God, and defeated us;     you have been angry with us—but now turn back to us. 2 You have made the land tremble, and you have cut it open;     now heal its wounds, because it is falling apart. 3 You have made your people suffer greatly;     we stagger around as though we were drunk. 4 You have warned those who have reverence for you,     so that they might escape destruction. 5 Save us by your might; answer our prayer,     so that the people you love may be rescued. 6 From his sanctuary God has … Continue reading Psalm 60 Good News Translation (GNT)

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Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 https://youtu.be/TxbUy1WZJwg Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A song and a psalm for the music leader.) Shout Praises to God🕊 66:1 Tell everyone on this earth     to shout praises to God! 2 Sing about his glorious name.     Honor him with praises. 3 Say to God, “Everything you do     is fearsome,     and your mighty power makes     your enemies come crawling. 4 You are worshiped by everyone!     We all sing praises to you.” 5 Come and see the fearsome things     our God has done! 6 When God made the sea dry up,     our people walked across,     and because of him,     we celebrated there. 7 … Continue reading Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 O Lord, Deliver My Life🕊 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to The Sheminith.[a] A Psalm of David. 6:1 O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,     nor discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing;     heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled.     But you, O Lord—how long? 4 Turn, O Lord, deliver my life;     save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 5 For in death there is no remembrance of you;     in Sheol who will give you praise? … Continue reading Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Safety of the Faithful🕊 To the [a]Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; [b]Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3 But know that the Lord has [c]set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be[d] angry, and do … Continue reading Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 Morning Prayer for Help[a]🕊 3:1 I have so many enemies, Lord,     so many who turn against me! 2 They talk about me and say,     “God will not help him.” 3 But you, O Lord, are always my shield from danger;     you give me victory     and restore my courage. 4 I call to the Lord for help,     and from his sacred hill[b] he answers me. 5 I lie down and sleep,     and all night long the Lord protects me. 6 I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies     who surround me on every side. 7 Come, Lord! Save me, my God! You … Continue reading Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

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Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 My Soul Waits for the Lord🕊 A Song of Ascents. 130:1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! 2     O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive     to the voice of my pleas for mercy! 3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,     O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness,     that you may be feared. 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,     and in his word I hope; 6 my soul waits for the Lord     more than watchmen for the morning,     more than watchmen for the morning. 7 O … Continue reading Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 109 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 109 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Psalm 109 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Help Me, O Lord My God🕊 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 109:1 Be not silent, O God of my praise! 2 For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me,     speaking against me with lying tongues. 3 They encircle me with words of hate,     and attack me without cause. 4 In return for my love they accuse me,     but I give myself to prayer.[a] 5 So they reward me evil for good,     and hatred for my love. 6 Appoint a wicked man against him;     let an accuser stand at his right hand. 7 When he is tried, let him … Continue reading Psalm 109 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 116 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 116 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Psalm 116 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death🕊 116:1 I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. 3 The [a]pains of death surrounded me, And the [b]pangs of Sheol [c]laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called upon the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I implore You, deliver my soul!” 5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. 6 The Lord preserves the simple; I was … Continue reading Psalm 116 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 54 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 54 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Answered Prayer for Deliverance from Adversaries🕊 To the Chief Musician. With [a]stringed instruments. A [b]Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?” 54:1 Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For strangers have risen up against me, And oppressors have sought after my life; They have not set God before them. Selah 4 Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who [c]uphold my life. 5 He will repay my enemies for … Continue reading Psalm 54 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊