Probably the most familiar words in histotry come from the Bible, the Book of Psalms, the 23 rd Psalm:
'Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me..."
Countless millions of people have taken comfort in these words in serious times of danger, health challenges, death of a loved one.
The book of Psalms is the longest book in the Bible.
Psalms are poems that can either be sung or spoken as prayers.
Some of the psalms tell the music leader what instruments should be used and what tunes should be followed.
Being a musician myself, I have always loved the psalms because the writing is so beautiful and the words are almost melodic by themselves.
Most scholars believe that David (yes of David and Goliath fame) wrote the majority of the Psalms.
David has been described as a man after God's own heart, even though he had some definite sin problems.
Does Bathsheba strike a familiar note?
He was a mighty warrior and a prominent figure in God's history.
I composed a song from the words from the 23rd Psalm.
CLICK HERE to listen to it right now.
My prayer is that all mankind learn the comfort of knowing God through his son, Jesus!
Larry Hayden
http://www.larryhaydenmusic.com/
Monday, July 19, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
My Heart - Christ's Home
Jesus said to his disciples: "If a man loves me he will keep my word,and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with them." (Jn 14:23)
May my heart always be Christ's home!
Larry Hayden
http://www.larryhaydenmusic.com/
Related reading:
The case for Christ:
A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence For Jesus
May my heart always be Christ's home!
Larry Hayden
http://www.larryhaydenmusic.com/
Related reading:
The case for Christ:
A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence For Jesus
Friday, July 2, 2010
In God, all tribulation has an expiration date!
Are you going through a time of difficulty in your life?
Maybe it is in your marriage, your job, your family, your health? Maybe the poor economy has you on the ropes financially?
Whatever your situation it is in such times that we must turn to God, who in the final analysis is the only source of true hope. Get out your Bible, or access the Bible online to http://www.biblegateway.com
Search there steadfastly for thoughts and ideas from God upon which you can anchor your faith. Upon which to stand fiirm. Upon which you can exercise your faith.
And keep in mind always and constantly that it is absolutely true that IN GOD ALL TRIBULATION HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE.
Do you think that there is tribulation and suffering in your final destination in Heaven as a believer in Christ? NO!
Do you believe that there will be sickness and death there? NO! Do you think there will be financial hardship and suffering there? NO!
I wrote a song 25 years ago that tells what it is like in Heaven, as taken directly from the Bible, in the Book of Revelation. Turn your volume on.
-->CLICK HERE NOW<-- to listen to the description of the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem as written by the apostle John.
The Bible teaches that our life span on earth is minuscule, like one drop of water in the ocean. The Bible also teaches that we will never be given more than we can bear. If you are a believer who has been washed in the blood of Jesus, there is NOTHING that happens to you that He won't turn it around for good for you in the end. Romans 8:28:
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Contemplate the words of the song "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."
I hope this blog has given you some help and encouragement. Read your Bible, look up, for your redemption draws close!
In God's love,
Larry
Maybe it is in your marriage, your job, your family, your health? Maybe the poor economy has you on the ropes financially?
Whatever your situation it is in such times that we must turn to God, who in the final analysis is the only source of true hope. Get out your Bible, or access the Bible online to http://www.biblegateway.com
Search there steadfastly for thoughts and ideas from God upon which you can anchor your faith. Upon which to stand fiirm. Upon which you can exercise your faith.
And keep in mind always and constantly that it is absolutely true that IN GOD ALL TRIBULATION HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE.
Do you think that there is tribulation and suffering in your final destination in Heaven as a believer in Christ? NO!
Do you believe that there will be sickness and death there? NO! Do you think there will be financial hardship and suffering there? NO!
I wrote a song 25 years ago that tells what it is like in Heaven, as taken directly from the Bible, in the Book of Revelation. Turn your volume on.
-->CLICK HERE NOW<-- to listen to the description of the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem as written by the apostle John.
The Bible teaches that our life span on earth is minuscule, like one drop of water in the ocean. The Bible also teaches that we will never be given more than we can bear. If you are a believer who has been washed in the blood of Jesus, there is NOTHING that happens to you that He won't turn it around for good for you in the end. Romans 8:28:
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Contemplate the words of the song "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."
I hope this blog has given you some help and encouragement. Read your Bible, look up, for your redemption draws close!
In God's love,
Larry
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