lovd for the books of the Bible

Some scripture just stands out when you read it. Such is Psalm 34 for me. So many different books of the Bible are part of our lives and have special places in our lives.

Proverbs is the one I am committed to each day, and I challenge you to read it daily linking the day of the month to the chapter you read.

The Gospel of John and Romans are both powerful and important books for me. There are so many more that stand out. Through the years of following God Scripture has been vital to life and also taught me so much.

Another is Psalms. As a young adult this book came alive to me as I spent time with God and the verses of this book worked their way in me, my heart and gave peace and understanding.

That is why I point you to Psalm 34. I have quoted some of this chapter earlier this week. But here are part os the chapter that speak to me.

Psalm 34:1-3 NLT

I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. 3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.

The author commits to lift God, to praise Him and to point others to do the same. David did that many times over. We should make the same commitment.

Psalm 34:17-19 NLT

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. 19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.

More promises from God that David speaks about. He is our helper. He is the one who rescues. He is close to those who broken and hurting. That is the God who loves us and is for us.

Psalm 34:22 NLT

But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

There we will end. His redemption and love carries us when nothing else will. Trust God for when you come to the end of yourself and allow Him to be your refuge.

He is more than we have experienced and more than we will ever know. This is a powerful Psalm. Take it in!

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Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

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wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

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