...does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Is40:25-29

...not one of them is missing... (v28) Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth...

...the One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power...

"To whom then will you liken (compare) Me that I should be his equal?" says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see Who has created these stars...

Isaiah 40 to prepare my heart for worship today: the Greatness of God to comfort...resting & relying & trusting in His Sovereignty in this shaky world!

And He (the LORD) will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is his (our) treasure. Isaiah 33:6

1st day of school for Taylor & Jake--praying that they would "season & shine" (be the salt & light for the sake of Christ--Matt 5:13-16)!

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but He loves one who pursues righteousness. Prov 15:9 Sigh of relief: not perfection but progress/pursuit!

The fear (reverence, awe) of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility (submission towards God & His ways & will). Prov 15:33

Better is a dish of vegetables where love is than a fattened ox served with hatred. Pr15:17 Love takes effort & sacrifice & "investment" of time...

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but perversion in it crushes the spirit. Prov 15:4 Daily choice: a person whose words build up or destroy others...

Peter to Jesus: "You have words of eternal life. We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God." John 6:68-69 Incredible statement!

The naive believes everything, but the sensible (discerning) considers his steps. Pr14:15 Discernment comes as I learn AND obey God's Word (Heb 5:12-14).

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way, but the foolishness of fools is deceit. Pr 14:8 Do I honestly evaluate MY words, actions, attitudes, heart?

He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Prv 13:20 Choose wisely...

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad. Prv12:25 Hoping to be an instrument in God's hands--to strengthen & help (cf Eph 4:28)!

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Prv12:22 Every decision: please self (dishonest gain) or to honor God?

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD His God, who made heaven & earth, the sea and all that is in them: God is faithful! v5-6

I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 146:2

The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. Ps145:17-18

Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, and ...Your mighty acts. v3-4

Psalm 145--what a great start to the morning...getting my heart/head ready to praise God together His people!

How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! Psalm 144:15

Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You; teach me the way in which I should walk (live); for to You I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8

So many examples in John's gospel; favorite is from disciple (aka doubting) Thomas Jn20:28 Thomas answered and said to Him (Jesus), "My Lord and my God!"

Rabbi Nicodemus' testimony Jn 3:2 "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher, for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."

Nathanael's testimony Jn 1:49: "Rabbi, You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel!"

Samaritans' (& woman at the well) testimony Jn4:42 "...we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world."

John the Baptist's testimony re: himself v23 the Fore-runner (of Isaiah) // re: Jesus, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!" Jn 1:29

In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. John 1:1-2 John's testimony begins.

Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.

Ps 139:23-24 The appropriate response of a human before this awesome God... humility, requesting help, submitting to His Sovereign reign, joyfully following...

Psalm 139 How great is our God! The holy, all-powerful, all-knowing, good & loving God of Israel! See esp His loving attention to His people in this Psalm...

For the commandment (of dad v20) is a lamp and the teaching (of mom v20) is a light; and reproofs for discipline (by mom & dad) are the way of life. Prov6:20-23

tie them about your neck. When you walk about, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will talk (preach) to you.

My son (& daughter), observe the commandment of your father and do not forsake the teaching of your mother; bind them continually on your heart...

To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens! Ps123:1

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you." Ps122:6 Praying! ...come quickly, Prince of Peace--Lord Jesus the Messiah!

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains (where Jerusalem is); from where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Ps121:1-2

Enjoying the "Ascent Psalms" this morn (Psalms 120ff)--songs of Israel as they journeyed "up to Jerusalem" for the 3 great feasts--prep'ing hearts for worship

Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live it. Psalm 119:144

Establish my footsteps in Your Word, and do not let any iniquity (sin) have dominion over me. Psalm 119:133

The unfolding of Your Words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. PS119:130 God's Word: my only hope for true wisdom, guidance, seeing clearly...

How sweet are Your Words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Ps119:103-104

If Your law had not been my delight, then I would've perished in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me. Ps119:92-93