When Hearts Break for What God Loves (Psalm 119:129–136)

Some passages in Scripture feel less like reading and more like eavesdropping—like you’ve stumbled into someone’s prayer closet, and the door happened to be open. Psalm 119:129–136 is one of those moments. You hear not just reverence, but hunger. Not just theology, but tears. “Thy testimonies are wonderful,” it begins.Not merely helpful. Not merely true. …

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When the Soul Clings to Dust: A Prayer for Revival (Psalm 119:25-32)

There are moments in life—maybe you’ve lived one recently—when the soul feels like it’s sagging under the weight of sorrow, when your prayers barely make it past your lips, and your hope has all but dried up. That’s where the psalmist is in Psalm 119:25. He’s not soaring. He’s not standing tall. He’s flat on …

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When You Forget Your Purpose (Ezra 5)

They didn’t mean to quit. At first, they were full of passion. The Israelites had returned from exile with a mission—to rebuild God’s temple, to restore what had been lost. The foundation was laid, and the people celebrated. But then came resistance. Threats from the outside. Doubts from the inside. And before they knew it, …

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