Tag: Waiting
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Craving Justice – Reflection on Psalm 52
Psalm 52 Some Background God rejected Saul as king because of his disobedience. Saul also had a deep paranoia concerning David because he Saul believed David was trying to take the throne from him. Saul wanted David dead. As David ran from Saul, he went to the priests at Nob and requested food and provisions.…
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Silence of Unanswered Prayer: Reflection on Psalm 40
Waiting For Who Knows What I don’t like to wait. I’ll admit it. I attempt to find the shortest and quickest lines, the fastest routes, and the quickest recipes, trying to avoid waiting as much as possible. I even avoid those situations where I know I will have to wait! My aversion doesn’t seem to…
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For Those Who Wait: Reflection on Psalm 38
Psalm 38 But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. – Psalm 38:15 Making Deals on the Bathroom Floor “God if you get me through this…I will never _______ again…” went my prayer as I sat on the bathroom floor. I had never…
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Pursuing God
I started re-reading “The Pursuit of God” by A. W. Tozer a few days ago. I originally bought the book in the late 80’s for 99 cents. That was an excellent price. In fact, for this book it was better than an excellent deal. If you ever haven’t had the chance of reading this book,…