Archive for August, 2006

Struggling with prayer?

August 10, 2006 at 12:09 pm. Filed under Uncategorized.

Going through the motions and not feeling satisfied? Not feeling like you’re truly communicating with God, but more like reciting formulas? I’ve been going through the same thing, but then I read this article. It’ll set you straight. It sure helped me.
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Psalm 64: steadfast believers will not be let down

August 10, 2006 at 6:35 am. Filed under Uncategorized.

This psalm unfurls like a little play. It’s different from other psalms, because the narrative thread is continuous. The author begins with a plea for protection, then describes the reason for it: wicked people are seeking his destruction, and hurting him in secret by spreading evil words. I love the way he describes them: “They […]

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Psalm 63: it’s okay to yearn for God

August 9, 2006 at 7:18 am. Filed under Uncategorized.

There are some powerful phrases in this psalm, which not only serve to illustrate beautifully the point of the author, but also serve as reminders of how one’s faith in and desire for God should manifest. (I’m going to ignore verses 9 and 10, since I’ve already said plenty of times that it’s wrong to […]

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Psalm 62: God is the rock of my strength!

August 7, 2006 at 7:02 am. Filed under Uncategorized.

God’s goodness and constancy is made all the more relevant and poignant in contrast with the evil present in the hearts of men, and the dirty deeds they commit. This psalm is full of profound advice, and great quotable lines. I believe there’s even a hymn inspired by verses 1 and 2.
How majestic they are! […]

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