Psalm 8 8:1 For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above! 2 From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy. 3 When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place, 4 Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them?Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them? 5 You made them a little less ...

Psalm 7 7:1 A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me! 2 Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions, 4 or have wronged my ally, or helped his lawless enemy, 5 may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah) 6 Stand ...

1 Pet 3:5–6 3:5 For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands, 6 like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You become her children when you do what is good and have no fear in doing so.     One thought:   Depending on a persons situation – this can be a very hard passage. Wives are called to respect their husbands – but this is not the same as accepting abuse. Please – if you are being abused in any form, seek help.     Three questions:   See that the absolutely principle here is hope in God. Marriage is messy here on earth, ...

1 Pet 3:3–4   3:3 Let your beauty not be external – the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes – 4 but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.     One thought:   So many of us struggle or are at least tempted in the area of body image – how desperately we need to change our desire to that of inner beauty that pleases God     Three questions:   This passage is directed at women but I think we can all relate. Look at Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:9-10.   How do you feel about your inner person? What ...

1 Pet 3:1–2 3:1 In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live, 2 when they see your pure and reverent conduct.   One thought:   What would you be willing to sacrifice/surrender in order to see someone saved? Some power, some time/energy…     Three questions:   Why do we react to words like submit do you think?   Do you believe hard people can be won over to Christ?   How does this apply to you? You may not be a wife of an unbelieving husband?     Prayer:   Give thanks for Jesus ...

1 Pet 3:1–7 3:1 In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live, 2 when they see your pure and reverent conduct. 3 Let your beauty not be external – the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes – 4 but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 5 For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands, 6 like Sarah who obeyed Abraham, calling ...

Psalm 6 6:1 For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury! 2 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail! Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking! 3 I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord – how long will this continue? 4 Relent, Lord, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness! 5 For no one remembers you in the realm of death, In Sheol who gives you thanks? 6 I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath ...

Psalm 5 5:1 For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, Lord!Carefully consider my complaint! 2 Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you! 3 Lord, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer. 4 Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you. 5 Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly. 6 You destroy liars; the Lord despises violent and deceitful people. 7 But as for me, because of ...