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A Modern Day Psalm of Praise!


A PCAF Member’s Praise!

Praise the Lord!
To the Saints of the Most High God.
A Modern Day Psalm of Remembrance.

I spent endless years without God.
And yet there was a presence at times.
It was a glimmer of light to the darkness of my soul.
Faintly revealing glimpses of His goodness.
Yet, through the darkness I went.
So dark!
It became oh, so dark!
Traveling without purpose.
Lost in the night.
Shivering in the cold.
The world…oh, so cold!
Afraid of the dark.
The days became as night.
Searching for help in the black.
So many voices, and yet, no answer.
Futile searching.
In desperation…I asked, “where am I going?”
No answer.
Lost…abiding time!
Waiting without hope.
Yet, I tried the darkness again and again…
Somehow searching for something.
Alone. Everything seems alone.
Afraid…
Trembling…
Lost.
Suddenly…as darkness came nearer, it clothed me.
In a moment, hell was taking me down!
I called…somehow knowing the power of God….
Somehow knowing the power of God!
Still…it covered me!
Now; unable to lift my voice.
Near hell, I was unable to lift my voice.
Oh, hear my faint cry!

Through the darkest of black, God heard my impotent voice!
I died a physical death…prepared for the underworld!
He delivered me from the place of the underworld!

I hear the joyful sound…
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
I break forth in praise!
God has delivered my soul.
What a change in my life!
I break forth in praise!
I break forth in praise!

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Depression and the Bible. Seeking God for Deliverance!


– Deliverance from Depression –


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FIGHT BACK BY CONSTANTLY
QUOTING THESE VERSES!

5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. 6 O my God, my soul is in despair within me; Therefore I remember You from the land of the Jordan And the peaks of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls; All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. 8 The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.
(Psalms 42:5-8)

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6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
(I Samuel 30:1-6)

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3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill.
(Psalms 3:3-4)

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1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
(Psalms 40:1-3)

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1 Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
(Psalms 61:1-2)

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1 I love the LORD, because He hears My voice and my supplications. 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death encompassed me And the terrors of Sheol came upon me; I found distress and sorrow. 4 Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!” 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate. 6 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. 7 Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. 8 For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.
(Psalms 116:1-8)

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5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)

 

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A Modern Day Psalm of Praise!


A PCAF Member’s Praise!

Praise the Lord!
To the Saints of the Most High God.
A Modern Day Psalm of Remembrance.

 

I spent endless years without God.
And yet there was a presence at times.
It was a glimmer of light to the darkness of my soul.
Faintly revealing glimpses of His goodness.
Yet, through the darkness I went.
So dark!
It became oh, so dark!
Traveling without purpose.
Lost in the night.
Shivering in the cold.
The world…oh, so cold!
Afraid of the dark.
The days became as night.
Searching for help in the black.
So many voices, and yet, no answer.
Futile searching.
In desperation…I asked, “where am I going?”
No answer.
Lost…abiding time!
Waiting without hope.
Yet, I tried the darkness again and again…
Somehow searching for something.
Alone. Everything seems alone.
Afraid…
Trembling…
Lost.
Suddenly…as darkness came nearer, it clothed me.
In a moment, hell was taking me down!
I called…somehow knowing the power of God….
Somehow knowing the power of God!
Still…it covered me!
Now; unable to lift my voice.
In hell, I was unable to lift my voice.
Oh, hear my faint cry!

Through the darkest of black, God heard my impotent voice!
He overturned the darkest…with His voice.
Delivered me from the place of the underworld!

I hear  the joyful sound…
Jesus saves, Jesus saves!
I break forth in praise!
God has delivered my soul.
What a change in my life!
I break forth in praise!
I break forth in praise!

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Depression and the Bible. Seeking God for Deliverance!


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– Deliverance from Depression –

FIGHT BACK BY CONSTANTLY
QUOTING THESE VERSES!

5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. 6 O my God, my soul is in despair within me; Therefore I remember You from the land of the Jordan And the peaks of Hermon, from Mount Mizar. 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls; All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. 8 The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.
(Psalms 42:5-8)

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6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
(I Samuel 30:1-6)

________________________

3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill.
(Psalms 3:3-4)

________________________

1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
(Psalms 40:1-3)

________________________

1 Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
(Psalms 61:1-2)

________________________

1 I love the LORD, because He hears My voice and my supplications. 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death encompassed me And the terrors of Sheol came upon me; I found distress and sorrow. 4 Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!” 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is compassionate. 6 The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. 7 Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. 8 For You have rescued my soul from death, My eyes from tears, My feet from stumbling.
(Psalms 116:1-8)

________________________

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

________________________

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)

 

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Peace on Earth: It’s Coming!


For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord…Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
(Luke 2:11-14)

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Today we celebrate the birth of our Saviour who is also the Prince of Peace. Peace is often something that is merely hoped for, or anticipated, by millions of unrestful souls around the world. At present, true peace reigns in the hearts of only a vast few in comparison to the masses who perpetuate hate and violence, or to those who have very little concern for goodwill toward men. From the very first murder of Abel at the hands of his brother Cain; the world is climaxing into a frenzy of violent acts against humanity. As a result…we often wish peace upon individuals and families this time of year, but in the midst of unstable and perilous surroundings. But peace is coming! It will be a time when…the wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them [the child will lead even the wildest of beasts] (Isaiah 11:6).

Very soon, nations who have governed with violence will be separated by the great Prince of Peace, who will eventually cast them from the earth, to make room for His peaceful reign. He will rule remaining nations and people with a rod of iron, bringing peace to all the world! Praise God, that day is approaching! Jesus Christ will come! Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this (Isaiah 9:7). Get ready, all the meek of the earth and all who truly seek peace and equity! Your blessing is great: The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (Ps. 37:11) There is a day coming when God’s will will be done on earth as it is in heaven: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! (Lk. 2:14)

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