by Andrew Arthur | Apr 13, 2020 | Forgiveness, Prayer, Psalms |
Psalm 65 Praise rightfully belongs to God because He alone is God. But, He is neither a secluded nor a calloused God. He is the One who hears our prayers. We praise Him for not only being God but for the way He chooses to be God. He willingly...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, Faith, Prayer, Psalms, Spiritual Dryness |
Psalm 42 An arid soul longs for God as a thirsty deer longs for water. All people know this feeling though not all people know where this feeling should lead. Those who do not yet know God simply drink from wells that are readily available. There they find temporary...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Prayer, Psalms, Spiritual Disciplines |
Psalm 28 Everyone wants to be heard. At times, everyone needs to be helped. In challenging circumstances, it can seem as though God has turned a deaf ear to our prayers. It can seem as though our words are like chaff—utterly useless. The writers of various Psalms...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Prayer, Psalms, Repentance |
Psalm 51 Not every specific suffering should be traced and tied to a specific sin in a person’s life. If you contract the coronavirus, do not draw the conclusion that God is punishing you for a particular transgression. Both the Book of Job and the teachings of Jesus...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, Prayer, Psalms |
Psalm 16 A crisis can recalibrate the soul by drawing our prayers and praises Godward. A recalibrated faith in Yahweh contrasts with those who take another god. Their sorrows multiply as they find themselves forsaken in times of need. Yet, solace for our sorrows will...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 16, 2020 | Coronavirus, Prayer, Psalms |
Meditation on Psalm 46 As we take refuge from the unfolding outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, let us not just take refuge in our homes. Let us take refuge in our God. He is a helper who is always found in times of trouble. No one who seeks Him is turned away. For...
