Psalm 30:7-12

LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain stand strong; You hid Your face, and I was troubled. I cried out to You, O LORD; And to the LORD I made supplication: "What profit is there in my blood, When I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth?

Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper!" You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

“Turned my mourning into dancing...clothed me with gladness”Oh, what precious phrases. Oh, what joyful phrases.

This morning's sermon focused the hatred of the Christian faith exhibited by the World, its sources and our defenses. Powerful! These phrases could have been included in the defense package. It is difficult to take a swing, either physical or verbal, at someone who is bubbling over with the joy of the LORD.

Reading

Morning Psalm 141, Noon Psalm 119:89-96, Evening Psalm 80