6-24-06 Psalms 5:3

Psalms 5:3 (KJ21)
My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee and will look up.

Psalms 5:3 (NAS)
In the morning, O LORD, Thou wilt hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to Thee and eagerly watch.

Psalms 5:3 (NIVUS)
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Psalms 5:3 (NLT)
Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.

After a night of rest, Jehovah the Lord should be the first One of whom you think. In the morning, at the break of day, you should lift your voice to seek and inquire of the Lord. Since God has adopted you into His family and you are His well-beloved child, He will listen to every sound you make. Adonai is interested in your life and pays special attention to you. He is waiting to grant your requests, for you have consented and agreed to His will for your life.

Therefore, begin your day by arranging to spend time with the Almighty God. Direct your thoughts and prayers toward the only One who can perform miracles. Look to the Most High for help and then watch to see what He will do for you. When you do this, your life will fall into an order that will have no equal.

6-23-06 Psalms 5:1, 2

Psalms 5:1,2 (KJ21)
(To the chief musician: Upon Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.)
Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for unto Thee will I pray.

Psalms 5:,2 (NAS)
(For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David.) Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my groaning. Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to Thee do I pray.

Psalms 5:1, 2 (NIVUS)
(For the director of music. For flutes. A psalm of David.)
Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

Psalms 5:1, 2 (NLT)
(For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute.)
O LORD, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I will never pray to anyone but you.

The simple lilting sound of a flute, the Nehiloth, can open a wedge against the forces of your enemy. It can wound and break his power over you. Therefore, surround yourself with instrumental music, which will lift you up and keep your foes at bay.

This music will also open a wedge in the atmosphere, so that you can more readily gain an audience with the Most High. He will expand His hearing ear to listen to what you have to say. The Lord Jehovah will diligently attend to your words. He even understands when you muse and ponder. He discerns your murmurings and complaints. If you are mourning and your heart is sore, the Lord your God perceives your feelings and deals wisely with you.

Ask the Lord to prick up His ears at the sound of your voice. Like David, ask Him to hearken and attend to your cry. Even though He is your King and the power to rule over you, He is your God to whom you can pray. When you entreat His help, He also has the power to change things for the better. Therefore, call upon the Almighty; He will intercede for you.

6-22-06 Psalms 4:8

Psalms 4:8 (KJ21)
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for Thou LORD only, makest me dwell in safety.

Psalms 4:8 (NAS)
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For Thou alone, O LORD, dost make me to dwell in safety.

Psalms 4:8 (NIVUS)
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Psalms 4:8 (NLT)
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

Do you ever have sleepless, restless nights? If you think about it, you will see that this sleeplessness can be traced back to some kind of dis-ease or disease. Worry, stress, tension, and strife causes dis-ease in your mind and emotions. Rest and relaxation flee in the presence of these things.

What can you do about this constant or occasional insomnia? Perhaps you cannot change any of your circumstances, but that does not mean that you are locked into this restless pattern. First you must make a decision that you will lay down, after you have made peace with God, others, and yourself. Then you will lie down in safety and happiness. This will start you on the way to wholeness, health, and prosperity. As you make amends, make an end, or make good on something, you will know that all is well. Then your mind and emotions will become quiet and peaceful. Sleep and rest will no longer flee from you.

You should always acknowledge that the Lord Jehovah has separated you for Himself. As your Master and Sovereign Ruler, God is the One who causes you to sit down in quiet. He is your refuge and you dwell with Him in safety. As you grow in trust, confidence, assurance, and security with the Lord your God, you will lie down and have sweet sleep.

6-21-06 Psalms 4:7

Psalms 4:7 (KJ21)
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their corn and wine increased.

Psalms 4:7 (NAS)
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.

Psalms 4:7 (NIVUS)
You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.

Psalms 4:7 (NLT)
You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.

Do you know anybody who is not happy? Of course, everyone goes through difficult periods, in which happiness is fleeting, but some people live in a constant state of sadness. These people are constantly searching for something to give them joy.

Since the beginning of time, men have set aside certain times to celebrate. Scheduled holidays provide opportunities to rejoice. Harvest season in many societies is one of these times. People are filled with gladness when their grain increases, for what they have planted has grown and produced abundantly. The yield is so numerous that they know they will have more than enough to get them through until the next harvest. From their grapes they have new fresh juice and sweet wine. They know that they are not looking at poverty and no one will seize their lands.

If men can find joy and gladness in this mere temporal security, how much more should you have in the eternal security that you have in the Lord? Almighty God gives you more pleasure than anything or anyone else. In Him your heart is full.

6-20-06 Psalms 4:6

Psalms 4:6 (KJ21)
There are many that say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.

Psalms 4:6 (NAS)
Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?" Lift up the light of Thy countenance upon us, O LORD!

Psalms 4:6 (NIVUS)
Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

Psalms 4:6 (NLT)
Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD.

There are an abundance of people who have a negative outlook on life and it seems that their numbers are on the increase. These often cast their lots together and commune with each other, speaking those depressing thoughts that are on their minds and hearts. They speak what they see, for they have no faith for anything else. They ask if anyone will be good to them. Like everyone else, these people want to be approved of; they desire the best for their lives. They want to see beauty, favor, kindness, and cheer, but they cannot discern any of these.

You, however, know and understand that the best things come to you from the Lord Jehovah. You speak of and enjoy the Lord's love. You know you are precious in His sight. The light of His face shines on you as the morning sun. He has turned to you with regard and acceptance. He has forgiven you and lifted you out of the darkness and depression of your former life. You have no need to ask, "Who will do me good?" You have seen and experienced the goodness of God in your life. You will continue to have favorable prospects, for you trust in the Almighty to illuminate you.

6-19-06 Psalms 4:4, 5

Psalms 4:4, 5 (KJ21)
Stand in awe, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah) Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

Psalms 4:4, 5 (NAS)
Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah) Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD.

Psalms 4:4, 5 (NIVUS)
In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. (Selah) Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

Psalms 4:4, 5 (NLT)
Don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. (Interlude) Offer proper sacrifices, and trust in the LORD.

There are things that cause you to become excited; other things enrage you. Both of these can make you tremble, quiver, or become agitated. However, you should not let your emotions lead you into sin, so that you do wrong and incur guilt. You do not want to stray from the path of right and duty, for then you will miss your goal and bear loss.

When you are lying on your bed at night, do not get carried away with your negative thoughts. Instead you speak to your heart and soul about the promises and commands of God. This will quiet your emotions and in the silence you will be able to wait on the Lord. You will be cleansed and washed of the sin that has been hovering nearby. You will not be destroyed nor perish.

It is important that you offer sacrifices unto the Lord Jehovah. When you do what is right and just, your sacrifices are acceptable. As you manifest the righteousness of God, you will walk in deliverance, prosperity, and victory. You will continually enjoy your salvation.

Therefore, put your trust in the Lord God. In Him you have security and safety. He makes you bold and confident. Pause often and think about these things and you will be exalted.

6-18-06 Psalms 4:2, 3

Psalms 4:2, 3(KJ21)
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek after lies? (Selah) But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call unto Him.

Psalms 4:2, 3 (NAS)
O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? (Selah) But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him.

Psalms 4:2, 3 (NIVUS)
How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? (Selah) Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

Psalms 4:2, 3 (NLT)
How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless accusations? How long will you pursue lies? (Interlude) You can be sure of this: The LORD has set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him.

The sons of men often live in confusion, for they do not honor and respect Adonai, the Almighty God. They are blind to God's glory and abundance. They bring shame and humiliation upon themselves through their dishonoring attitudes. They actually are an insult to the Most High and do not have the sense to blush at their actions. These men love vanity; when they look in a mirror, they fall in love with themselves. They like to be idle and their lives only reflect emptiness. They seek lies and deceit, which leads to failure and disappointment. When they are weighed in the balance, they come up light, for they have no substantial substance.

You, however, need to know and realize that you are different than these who mock God. You have been marked out and separated for the Lord Jehovah. The Lord has given you a wonderful life, for you have proven to be godly, faithful, pious, and kind. You do not live with the shame and reproach of the ungodly. You know that the Lord your God will hear and pay attention to your calls. God is interested in your cries and comes to your help.