By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Writer
PHOTO: Psalm 28
do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you remain silent,
I will be like those who have gone down to the pit.
Hear my cry for mercy
as I call to you for help,
as I lift up my hands
toward your Most Holy Place.
Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
but harbor malice in their hearts.
Repay them for their deeds
and for their evil work;
repay them for what their hands have done
and bring back upon them what they deserve.
Since they show no regard for the works of the Lord
and what his hands have done,
he will tear them down
and never build them up again.
Praise be to the Lord,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy,
and I will give thanks to him in song.
The Lord is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever.
How Strong Is Your Song?
We too have no song of victory in our heart as long as we restrict our thoughts to the nest of our old sinful nature and to the depressing circumstances of our earthly existence. As we think of our own weakness and all the evil in the world, we can become overwhelmed and disheartened. However, as we meditate on our exalted standing in Christ and draw near to God, we discover that He draws near to us (James 4:8). The happiness that springs from this close fellowship invigorates (revives) our soul. The more we rely on Him, the more we grow in grace and spiritual understanding. We learn to depend on the indwelling Holy Spirit, and we find that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
Let's center our attention on the Lord and all He is doing for us instead of thinking about our own weak self and our disturbing circumstances. He will lift us above them and help us gain a new perspective. Then we'll be able to "praise God's name in song" and "glorify him with thanksgiving" (Psalm 69:30).
- Henry Bosch
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Psalm 28
To you I call, O Lord my Rock;
do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you remain silent,
I will be like those who have gone down to the pit.
Hear my cry for mercy
as I call to you for help,
as I lift up my hands
toward your Most Holy Place.
Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
but harbor malice in their hearts.
Repay them for their deeds
and for their evil work;
repay them for what their hands have done
and bring back upon them what they deserve.
Since they show no regard for the works of the Lord
and what his hands have done,
he will tear them down
and never build them up again.
Praise be to the Lord,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy,
and I will give thanks to him in song.
The Lord is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever.

PHOTO: The Lord is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever.
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How Strong Is Your Song?

PHOTO: A lark will not sing while perched on its nest. But when it leaves and begins to wing its way toward the sky, you'll hear its lovely song. The higher the bird ascends, the louder and sweeter its music becomes. You can always tell when it begins to descend, because its joyful melody gets softer and softer. The closer the lark comes to earth, the less it sings. At last when it returns to its nest, its music ceases altogether.
Picture posted by Tristan Lowery - Alauda arvensis by English ornithologist and artist John Gould (1804-1881)
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We too have no song of victory in our heart as long as we restrict our thoughts to the nest of our old sinful nature and to the depressing circumstances of our earthly existence. As we think of our own weakness and all the evil in the world, we can become overwhelmed and disheartened. However, as we meditate on our exalted standing in Christ and draw near to God, we discover that He draws near to us (James 4:8). The happiness that springs from this close fellowship invigorates (revives) our soul. The more we rely on Him, the more we grow in grace and spiritual understanding. We learn to depend on the indwelling Holy Spirit, and we find that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10).

PHOTO: We too have no song of victory in our heart as long as we restrict our thoughts to the nest of our old sinful nature and to the depressing circumstances of our earthly existence. As we think of our own weakness and all the evil in the world, we can become overwhelmed and disheartened. However, as we meditate on our exalted standing in Christ and draw near to God, we discover that He draws near to us (James 4:8). The happiness that springs from this close fellowship invigorates (revives) our soul. The more we rely on Him, the more we grow in grace and spiritual understanding. We learn to depend on the indwelling Holy Spirit, and we find that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
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Let's center our attention on the Lord and all He is doing for us instead of thinking about our own weak self and our disturbing circumstances. He will lift us above them and help us gain a new perspective. Then we'll be able to "praise God's name in song" and "glorify him with thanksgiving" (Psalm 69:30).
- Henry Bosch
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Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Psalm 28 - How Strong Is Your Song?
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 28, "How Strong Is Your Song?", Page 50.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Writer
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"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
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"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
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Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
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"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper

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Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 41 - 64 (Links), posted on Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/08/reflection-he-walks-with-me-links.html
"Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries

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"Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries

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"Making All Things New", 52 Reflections to Challenge the Way You Live, Copyright @ 2022 by Robert M. Solomon

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Reference
James 4:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%204%3A8&version=NIV
Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV
Nehemiah 8:10 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah%208%3A10&version=NIV
Psalm 69:30 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2069%3A30&version=NIV
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