Mercy: compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one’s power; compassion and love, not just feelings and emotions, expressed in tangible ways. The RequestAnswer me when I call to you, my righteous God.Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 NIVDo not withhold…
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Insights in Scripture
Strengthen Me!
The RequestO Lord, don’t stay away. O God my Strength, hurry to my aid. Psalm 22:19 TLBMy soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Psalm 119:28 NIV The ReplyDo not be afraid—I am with you! I am your God—let nothing terrify you!I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save…
Help Me!
The Request:Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:2 NIVDo not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. Psalm 22:11 NIVLord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. Psalm…
Teach Me
The RequestTeach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth!Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. Psalm 86:11 NLT The ReplyThis is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the…
Trouble
The Request:O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? Psalm 10:1 NLTDo not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me. Psalm 22:11 NLTListen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help!Please listen and answer me, for I…
In Your Presence
The RequestCreate in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Psalm 51: 10-13 NLT The ReplyThe Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and…
Rescue Me
The RequestProtect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 25:20 NLT The ReplyThe Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will…
Philippians 4: 10-23 NIV
Please read this passage in your own Bible or go to Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A10-23&version=NIV. The notes are from my own studies. v 10 Sometimes desires have to wait for opportunity, whether we like it or not. v 11-13 The only way I can think of to learn contentment in every situation is to experience “every…
Philippians 4: 1-9 NIV
Please read these verses in your own Bible or on Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A+1-9&version=NIV v 1: Because of their glorious future and because of the joy and pride Paul takes in them, the Philippians are exhorted to be unshakable in their faith. v 2-3: Quarrels happen; but they will undermine the whole church if not resolved….
Philippians 3: 15-21 NIV
Please read these verses in your own Bible or on Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A+15-21&version=NIV v 15-16: Paul calls for reasonable agreement to his teachings. God himself can and will change minds caught in error, but each of us is responsible to live according to what we already understand. What we don’t know doesn’t excuse us from…