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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills” The psalmist now turns from the boundaries of the waters to the streams that God provides throughout the earth. The same God who commands the mighty seas also cares about the quiet springs that flow through the valleys.…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved” The psalmist continues his reflection on the majesty of God by turning from the heavens to the earth beneath our feet. The stability of creation is not an accident; it rests upon the wisdom and power of…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty” The psalmist begins by calling his own soul to worship as he reflects upon the greatness of God. He does not merely say that God is great; he declares that…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!” David now turns his attention toward the heavenly hosts and calls them to bless the Lord. The angels are described as mighty servants who listen to God’s voice and faithfully carry…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field” David turns our attention to the brevity and fragility of human life. We may spend years building, planning, working, and dreaming, yet our lives are still remarkably short when measured against eternity. Like grass that…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him” David uses an immeasurable picture to describe the immeasurable love of God. The heavens stretch beyond our ability to comprehend, and yet David says that God’s steadfast love is even…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed” David turns our attention from God’s personal benefits toward His character as a righteous and just God who cares for those who are suffering. Throughout Scripture, we see that the Lord is not indifferent to injustice, oppression, or the pain…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” David begins this psalm by speaking directly to his own soul, calling himself to remember the goodness and holiness of God. There are times when our hearts become discouraged, distracted, or overwhelmed by the burdens…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment” The psalmist contrasts the passing nature of creation with the permanence of God. Everything we see around us is subject to change, decay, and ultimately disappearance, yet the Lord remains. This truth speaks deeply to those…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “He has broken my strength in midcourse; he has shortened my days” The psalmist acknowledges the painful reality of human weakness and the frailty of life. He feels as though his strength has been cut short before he has reached the end of his journey, reminding us that our lives and…
