by Harbor Nuʻuanu | Jul 31, 2020 | Daily Encouragement
READ PSALM 131 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. (Psalm 131:2) In this short psalm, David reminds us of our dependency on God. He begins with a rejection of pride. Hearts that are...
by Harbor Nuʻuanu | Jul 30, 2020 | Daily Encouragement
READ PSALM 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! (Psalm 130:1) Psalm 130 is a helpful guide to instructing us to go from where we are to where we need to be. It begins with a desperate cry for mercy (v1-2). Then a realization of our sinfulness and guilt before a...
by Harbor Nuʻuanu | Jul 29, 2020 | Daily Encouragement
READ PSALM 129 “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me. (Psalm 129:2) The people of Israel have faced many enemies throughout their existence. From their enslavement to Pharaoh, to the harassment from surrounding nations...
by Harbor Nuʻuanu | Jul 28, 2020 | Daily Encouragement
READ PSALM 128 Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! (Psalm 128:1) Obedience to God can often be painted as following dry dusty rules that are crafted to rob you of any pleasure and happiness in your life. Perhaps there are people in your...
by Harbor Nuʻuanu | Jul 27, 2020 | Daily Encouragement
READ PSALM 127 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain (Psalm 127:1) Some people live life thinking that everything depends on them. Their job, their schooling, their...
