Yes, You Got Trouble Right Here in River City
Many a song talks of troubles in the work place and in our lives. The Book of Psalms offers examples and solutions a plenty. When you start thinking you are experiencing trouble like no other and can't see a way out, consult the Book of Psalms for wisdom. I'll just mention a few I've used in the past.
Psalm 5:5-9 " The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing (falsehood): the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward the holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open scpulcher; they flatter with their tongue." Psalm 5:12 "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass (surround) him as with a shield."
Psalm 9:9 "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble."
Psalm 25:2 and 21 "O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me." and "Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee."
Psalm 27:1 and 14 "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" and "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the Lord."
Psalm 40:14 "Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil."
Psalm 46: 1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 91:2-3 "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence."
Psalm 103:6 "The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed."
Psalm 126:5 "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Psalm 140:1-4 "Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings."
These are but a few of the verses I underlined in my Bible during my years of working. When your day, week, or work life has it's really hard times, pull forth your Bible and underline the passages God highlights for your comfort and help. Turn back to them again and again. They loose no wisdom. They loose no application. They will always sustain your soul.
Psalm 5:5-9 " The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing (falsehood): the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward the holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open scpulcher; they flatter with their tongue." Psalm 5:12 "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass (surround) him as with a shield."
Psalm 9:9 "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble."
Psalm 25:2 and 21 "O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me." and "Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee."
Psalm 27:1 and 14 "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" and "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the Lord."
Psalm 40:14 "Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil."
Psalm 46: 1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 91:2-3 "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence."
Psalm 103:6 "The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed."
Psalm 126:5 "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Psalm 140:1-4 "Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings."
These are but a few of the verses I underlined in my Bible during my years of working. When your day, week, or work life has it's really hard times, pull forth your Bible and underline the passages God highlights for your comfort and help. Turn back to them again and again. They loose no wisdom. They loose no application. They will always sustain your soul.
posted by Diane Gibson at
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