When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had stopped, he sinned again: He and his officials hardened their hearts. Exodus 9:24 During times that are disastrous or difficult, people will claim that they will do nearly anything and everything just to get out of the hard times. Promises will be made to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 77:2 Seeking God
When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. Psalm 77:2 When a person wants something badly enough, he will go to extreme lengths to get it. It is common to see people working eighty to ninety hour work weeks striving to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 61:1 Calling On God
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. Psalm 61:1 Being heard is something that most people desire of others. When someone has something to say, he wants others to hear what it is he has to say. What is being said can change from time to time. One time it is information, while... Continue Reading →
Job 3:11 Wanting To Die
"Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb? Job 3:11 Suffering pain and trouble is one thing that most people do not want to have to go through. People will go to great lengths to avoid any type of pain or suffering. Billions of dollars every year are... Continue Reading →
Jonah 2:1-2 God Hears You Where You Are
From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. He said: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help." Jonah 2:1-2 Jonah had tried to run from the call of God by jumping on ship and going... Continue Reading →