Still reading and feeling

Just to be clear I am still reading the bible. I am just deciding not to always write something or not always share what I write.

These past few days have been incredibly busy and a filled with challenges.

Prayer is needed.

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The dangers of being vulnerable: Psalm 7

The dangers of being vulnerable: Psalm 7 Psalm 7 A psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin. 1 I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! 2 If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done wrong or am guilty of injustice, 4 if I have betrayed a friend or plundered my enemy without cause, 5 then let my enemies capture me. Let them trample me into the ground and drag my honor in the dust. Interlude 6 Arise, O Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, and bring justice! 7 Gather the nations before you. Rule over them from on high. 8 The Lord judges the nations. Declare m...

Feeling and thinking in Psalm 20: Feelings flowing outward

Feeling and thinking in Psalm 20: Feelings flowing outward "For the choir director: A psalm of David. In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm." " May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem." " May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude" " May he grant your heart's desires and make all your plans succeed." " May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers." "Now I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power." "Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the LORD our God." "Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm." ...

An authentic anthropology of the Psalms

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