Monthly Archives: July 2025

It’s a choice

Ps. 119:30

The Psalmist CHOSE the way of truth.

Thankfully, our parents may have wisely chosen to raise their children to choose Christ. They thereby spared them untold grief from a life of rebellion against God.

It’s easier to make a good choice when you see firsthand the fruit of Christian homes.

In prisons, you see the results of bad choices. In church, you hopefully see the fruit of Godly households.

Eyes wide open

Ps. 119:18

Here’s how to pray for an unbeliever: “God, open their eyes to see and hear what you are saying.”

It’s called REVELATION.

Jesus opened the eyes of many blind people as He ministered in His travels throughout Israel. He gave us power to heal also. Let’s not be guilty of not asking and not praying. God is no respecter of persons.

Memorizing scripture

Ps. 119

“Hiding God’s Word in my heart'” is the same as memorizing scripture. Through it, a young person can keep their mind clean.

What is Satan’s goal? He wants to corrupt their minds through media. How else can he creep into their bedroom and dominate their thoughts?

How can we encourage scripture memory? Maybe by rewarding it.

I will live

Ps. 118

A personal thought: I have Multiple Myeloma and blood clots in my lungs. Both can be fatal, and yet I still live. I value each day and see it as an opportunity to do God’s will.

Each time I’ve bumped into a wall, so to speak, the Lord has graciously given me fresh new direction and opportunities. I’m grateful.

Your life is precious and valuable. Thank Him for breath and life. You have not failed. You are postured for exciting new opportunities and direction. By faith, walk through the doors He has opened for you. He has His Mighty Hand upon your life. [Phil. 3:13,14]

THE homeless solution

Ps. 113

Government just throws OUR tax money at the homeless. In California, the poor should be driving Ferraris for all the money earmarked for them. God’s Word says, “(God) raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;” government is not the solution – God is.

The first step is always prayer directed by God’s Word. As His people pray, the Lord will give instructions to the saints, and government will notice their action and effectiveness.

Our goal: to see the homeless population get SAVED and live with us in Heaven. God has a mansion waiting there for them. [Jn. 14:2]

How to raise Godly children

Ps. 112

The Psalmist lays out the formula for Godly, successful children; fear the Lord and delight in His commands. There is NO OTHER WAY.

Instituting God’s ways in your home is the only insurance that they will turn out right. Godly standards means filtering what goes into their eyes and ears. With the technology tsunami in our world today, this task requires extra vigilance! It’s well worth it. Prevention is easier than a complete overhaul.

With all my heart

Ps. 111

When you love someone with “all your heart,” it means there is no one else who has any part of it. It’s an undivided heart.

The Psalmist exhorted us to praise the Lord with our whole heart … applying our entire focus upon Him during the Praise service at church. Although I can’t stand for our praise service ( so dizzy I might fall over) I still can give my whole and undivided heart of devotion to the Lord. He generally gets some healthy weeping from me too. He’s been so good to me.

Pray when attacked

Ps. 109

Doeg, the Edomite, was King David’s enemy. He had disclosed David’s location to King Saul, who was trying to kill him. In this Psalm, David really goes off on Doeg..

Everyone in life doesn’t love you as much as your mother does. (Surprise)

You don’t need to curse them ike David did. But yes, you PRAY!

Tell your story

Ps. 107

I remember “testimony” times in church services years ago. The pastor would call for the saints to share what God had done for them. Oh, yes, there were the regulars who seemed to always give a low-yield account of petty happenings in their lives … and then someone would dig deep and bring everybody to tears and shouting at a true miracle God had graciously given.

It’s so spiritually healthy for the saints to recount what God has done for them.

God’s reputation

Ps. 106

Many times the Lord saved Israel from their tragic circumstances not because they deserved it. He did it fir the reputation of His name.

We often fail the Lord, but His mercy never runs out on His children. “His mercy endureth forever.”