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Each day in this series has only two parts: one verse to read and a set of very simple, bullet-point prayer suggestions you can pray through from that verse to ask the Lord to heal and refresh you. This series is designed to help you pray for hope and healing in your body, soul, and…

Dear God, How majestic is your name in all the earth! You are our mighty fortress, our refuge in times of strife, and our protector no matter what circumstance we find ourselves in. Thank you that as a believer, I can be still and know that you are God! Thank you that you do not…

Some commentaries differ on whether to interpret verse 10 as God speaking directly to the enemies of the people of God, God speaking to his people, or God speaking to both his enemies and the people of God in different ways. Let’s take a look at a few. The ESV Study Bible comments: “Since the address in…

Psalm 46 is a song for Zion, God’s holy city where his people dwell with him—the city is holy because God dwells in it.  This psalm is all about security with God that God is our true home. It’s mostly written in third-person, but at verse 10 there’s a change and God speaks directly. Throughout the…

“As we become silent, we have two aims: 1. Remove external distractions. First, it is important to remove distractions. Life can be fast-paced. We may be overwhelmed with busyness and activities. We may feel we can’t slow down. Our busyness can get in the way of having time alone. Find a specific time and place…

It’s always enlightening to read a verse in several Bible versions to see what English words translators have used to convey meaning: English Standard Version  “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” New American Standard Bible “Cease striving and know…