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RTW May 11

I Wait I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,… Psalm 40:1a     My Takeaways Something Old I wait…. Qavah (kaw-vaw) : look for, tarry, hope, expect, to bind together (perhaps by twisting and then tension) If I wait, what does He do while I wait? He… Turns (v1) Inclines Natah (naw-taw’) – bend…

RTW May 10

Trust Leads to Delight Trust in the Lord and do good. Psalm 37:3     My Takeaways Something Old You can’t trust, delight, or commit in someone you do not know. You can’t know someone you don’t sit spend time with. Trust -Helps us delight in God (v3) Delight -Helps us wait on God (v4)…

RTW May 9

The Power of UNforgiveness Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! Psalm 32:2     My Takeaways Something Old Forgiveness has power but so does unforgiveness. A few things about forgiveness: We don’t forgive for them; we forgive for us. We are…

RTW May 8

Request For Vindication Declare me innocent, O Lord… Psalm 26:1     My Takeaways Something Old Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I find no relief. Psalm 22:2 Regardless how quickly God responds to David, he remembers God is holy. (Psalm…

The Artistry of God

When spring emerges from its winter cocoon we bear witness to the creative artistry of God.  The vibrant colors of blooming daffodils, azaleas, and tulips are breathtaking as they willingly succumb to the power of the sun. The luscious green grass blankets the once cold lifeless ground, sending an invitation to sit down for a…

RTW May 7

Don’t Forget His Name Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7     My Takeaways Something Old I trust in        My means (chariots) My strength (horses) My ways (planning for victory/battle) My ideas (planning for victory/battle) Others’ opinions (stopped trusting my own)…