by lighthouse | Jul 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:12 “What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? Our Psalmist asks a very pertinent question. We can’t possibly do for Him what He has done for us. Besides that, there is no need for such. His sacrifice for us is both beyond measure and impossible to comprehend the love His sacrifice displays. The answer to the question is: our loyal faithfulness. That is all our Lord asks and He will even help us with that as we prayerfully ask. What a gracious and wonderfully loving God we joyfully and thankfully serve! Have a great weekend..
by lighthouse | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:7 “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Life on earth can be very difficult, full of anxiety and depression. If you care to, google-what % of the population of the US suffers from anxiety and/or depression. You will find between 20-30%. Then google–what is the solution and you will find various drugs and vitamins. No google suggestion suggests–pray for a faith or a stronger faith. Drugs and vitamins and eating properly are certainly aids to health, both mentally and physically; but what about nutrition for our souls? You and I need this nourishment or we can’t possibly be healthy. Study His Word–rest in God’s arms–trust in Him–your and my soul will breath relief and enjoy living with a calm.
by lighthouse | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:5 “The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.” Patient, understanding, empathetic, forgiving, upright, holy, just, loving, gentle, tender are only a few words which aptly describe our God. That is the best friend we could possibly have. Can all of us learn from our Almighty God? And He is with us through all eternity. Would you call yourself blessed?
by lighthouse | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm116:2 “Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” It is impossible for our God to be more loving, caring, thoughtful, comforting, concerned and whatever adjectives/verbs or descriptive words we can imagine describing His being our God and we being His adopted children. There is no greater love that the love He has for you and me. That love results in the second half of this verse. Again, how blessed we are.
by lighthouse | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:1 “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.” Without faith all of life is hopeless and meaningless and purposeless. With faith life becomes full of hope, takes on meaning which lasts throughout eternity and gives every faith filled person a joyful purpose. God’s promises are real. We live our lives as one with God. He listens to every word you or I say–either out loud or silently. We couldn’t worship a more caring and loving God.
by lighthouse | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 115:15 “May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” The Creator of the world, with all the wonders of the Universe wants you to be blessed. What do you have to do to be blessed?Absolutely nothing! God’s grace and blessings are gifts–totally free.. Your and my response? Praising Him and being His faithful children. How could we do otherwise? Be blessed! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 115:4&8 “But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.” Have you ever seen a bear carving? I have 2 of them in my driveway. We don’t live in fear of being attacked because they are simply wood carvings. They only have value as they entertain our grandchildren, children and my wife and me. They have ears but can’t hear. They have eyes but can’t see. They have mouths but can’t make a sound. They have feet but can’t walk. I can’t imagine trying to fool myself or others and kneeling before them and worshipping them. How sad for those who do.
by lighthouse | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 115:1 “Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” I have developed a portfolio few attain. I eat nutritionally and work out so I am in very good shape. I am a good contributor to charities and am recognized as being generous. I volunteer for various events, so that’s fulfilling my civic responsibilities. Do you see the outstanding mistaken thinking? “I” dominates. Humility is lacking. Credit is going to the wrong party. You and I have to reread this passage and appreciate our magnificent Lord. Thanks and praise be to God!
by lighthouse | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 119:5 “Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high?” This is the most rhetorical known to man. The answer is so obvious there is no need for an answer. Our Psalmist writes praising God because His might and majesty is far beyond even our comprehension. Why would God love you and me? Another true statement beyond our comprehension. Accept it. Live it. We thank Him with all our heart.
by lighthouse | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 113:3 “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” When you and I consider how blessed we are, how can we not praise God all day every day? Does this statement hold true in sickness and in health?-in life and in death?–in good times and in bad? Our Psalmist does not distinguish whatever emotional setting we are in. God’s love never fails–that is the definition of faith. We pray for such a strong faith.
by lighthouse | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 113:1 “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord.” Of the 15 words of this passage 12 express the thought: Praise the Lord. The other 3 words refer to you and me.Is there any possibility God is telling us to have Him on our minds 80% of the time and think of ourselves, as His faithful, adopted, loved children 20% of the time? Or is God telling us to involve our Almighty God in our lives 100% of the time as we are blessed by Him 100% of the time as we live life?You decide. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 112:6-7 “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Common human traits are fear and anxiety. Unfortunately, these emotions are also owned by Christians and much and various medication is prescribed to help one relax. God, through our Psalmist, has a beautiful and extremely effective medication–trust in Me and fear, worry and anxiety will be a thing of the past. What a blessing trust is with great reward.
