Author Archives: Jim Simoneau

Day 74: Psalms 32:1-6             Psalm 32:1 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.              Lord, what a blessing it is to know that ourContinue reading “The Blessings of Confession and Forgiveness”

Day 73:  Psalms 31:19-24             Psalm 31:19-24 19Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plotsContinue reading “God’s Faithful Love Calls Forth Love and Faith in Him”

Day 72:  Psalms 31:17-18             Psalm 31:17-18 Do not let me be ashamed, O LORD, for I have called upon You; Let the wicked be ashamed; Let them be silent in the grave. 18Let the lying lips be put to silence, Which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.              Great and awesomeContinue reading “Praying for God’s Glory Against Sin and Shame”

Day 71:  Psalms 31:14-16             Psalm 31:14-16 But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” 15My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me. 16Make Your face shine upon Your servant; Save me for Your mercies’Continue reading “Lord, You Prevail Against Our Enemies”

Day 70: Psalms 31:9-13             Psalm 31:9-13 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; My eye wastes away with grief, Yes, my soul and my body! 10For my life is spent with grief, And my years with sighing; My strength fails because of my iniquity, And my bones waste away. 11IContinue reading “God Knows Our Stresses and Overcomes them through Jesus”

Day 70: Psalms 31:9-13             Psalm 31:9-13 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; My eye wastes away with grief, Yes, my soul and my body! 10For my life is spent with grief, And my years with sighing; My strength fails because of my iniquity, And my bones waste away. 11IContinue reading “The Shame and Trouble of Sin”

Day 69: Psalms 31:4-8             Psalm 31:4 Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength. 5Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. 6I have hated those who regard useless idols; But I trust in the LORD.Continue reading “Lord, Thank You for Your Deliverance”

Day 68: Psalms 31:1-3             Psalm 31:1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. 2Bow down Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defense to save me. 3ForContinue reading “God is Our Strength and Refuge”

Day 67:  Psalms 30:5-12             Psalm 30:5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.             All-powerful God, holy God, loving Lord of all, You have chastened Your children, but You have also healed them. You have cutContinue reading “From God’s Chastening to Eternal Life”

Day 66: Psalms 30:1-4             Psalm 30:1 A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. 3O LORD,Continue reading “Praise for God’s Redeeming Grace”