#SCLP Roundup III

Psalms 12

@prodigaljohn "May the LORD cut off all flattering lips & every boastful tongue." P12 Reason #987 to be humble

@gustafsonk Ps 12- Living in the generation I do, I feel David's cry. "The faithful have vanished from among men." What is my role in fixing it?

@blundin When you are surrounded by deceit and boasts cling to the word of the Lord that is "pure like silver refined in a furnace" Psalm 12:6

@philigionosophy The words of man are many times deceitful, but the words of the Lord are always pure - Day 12 - http://tumblr.com/xal5mfo5g

@LisaNotes Place your total trust here: "The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground." Ps 12:6

@autumnlindsay_ For the poor & needy, the Lord will arise and place them in safety. P12:5s

@staidan Lord, when faith is faint & speech veils our intentions, restore us by your word of power & purity, both now & for ever. Refl. on Ps12

Psalm 13

@prodigaljohn "How long?" Are the two most mournful words but David still ends with "he has been good to me." P13

@GustafsonK Psalm 13- Patience is a virtue. David asks "how long, how long" and yet knows how good the Lord is to him.

@joelt_ Psa13-The world says maturity is moving from dependence 2 independence. God desires us to move from independence to dependence on Him

@LisaNotes A pattern in many of David's psalms: Start by calling out to God; end by praising him. Like this one: Psalm 13

@blundin When God seems far away we should still trust him because of the love and grace he has already shown us. Psalm 1

@philigionosophy God's love is unfailing, unrelenting, and unchanging - Day 13 - http://tumblr.com/xal5nicjf

Psalm 14

@prodigaljohn God is constantly called a refuge in Psalms, a shelter from trouble. So when it comes, don't try to fix it first. Take refuge. P14

@GustafsonK Psalms 14:2 - The Lord is not aloof in heaven but instead painstakingly follows each and every man. 6 billion and counting

@LisaNotes Who says, "There is no God"? Only a fool. Ps 14:

@philigionosophy The lack of righteousness leads toward corruption - Day 14 - http://tumblr.com/xal5o93td

@blundin "There is none who does good, not even one." Psalm 14:3 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23

@staidan Do you have a foolish heart? Ps 14:1

@jared_young Why do we shy away from God when He is constantly called a refuge (shelter, shield, etc.)? Psalms

PSalms 15

@prodigaljohn When it comes to things God despises, gossip is mentioned more times than murder in Psalms. P15

@GustafsonK Psalms 15- Strength is rooted in Compassion, Truth, and Integrity.

@LisaNotes "You'll never get blacklisted if you live like this." Psalm 15:5 (The Message)

@blundin We are defined by our relationships and how we treat others. Psalm 15

@joelt_ Psa15-Thinking that if I/we were to live this with fierce intensity, much would change. David says it's the key to a solid foundation

@philigionosophy Only the righteous can enter // Designing through Psalms - Day 15 - http://tumblr.com/xal5pa4wo

Psalms 16

@prodigaljohn "apart from you I have no good thing" - I think God's nickname should be "enough" because he is. P16

@GustafsonK Psalms 16:5 In the midst of all my struggles re:my future plans, David said it the best. "You have assigned me my cup and my portion"

@blundin Our lot and placement in life is a "beautiful inheritance", in which the Lord wants us to be content. Psalm 16

@autumnlindsay_ The lines have fallen for me me in pleasant places...P16:6

@philigionosophy I have been given a great gift: A path to follow. Designing through Psalms - day 16 - http://tumblr.com/xal5qivrh

@staidan I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord;apart from you I have no good thing." Ps 16:2 Where do your priorities lie?

Psalm 17

@GustafsonK Psalms 17:14 Save me from men who's reward is THIS life. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... " Matt 6:20-21

@LisaNotes Why should you call on God? Because He will answer. Psalm 17:6

@blundin When you have nowhere else to run, run to Him. Psalm 17

Psalm 18

@GustafsonK P18:31 Who is God besides the Lord? Who is the Rock except our God? Do you smell what the rock is cooking?(apologies to Dwayne Johnson

@blundin The Lord is our refuge, supporting us with his very own hands through all challenges and enemies in this world. Psalm 18

@LisaNotes David knew how to spit it out. Verse 1: "I love you, O Lord, my strength." Ps 18. Simple and true.

@philigionosophy Designing through Psalms - Day 18 - http://tumblr.com/xal5sk1ng

Best of #SCLP

So for those of you who are unaware, there exists a wonderful blog written by Jon Acuff called Stuff Chrisitans Like. It is fantastic and if you have a chance you should check it out.

Jon (yes, we are on a first name basis) also has a solid presence on twitter (@prodigaljohn). He recently combined the two in a project designed to work through the book of psalms. Essentially, each day is a new chapter and he posts a short (140 character) thought/devoton related to that psalm. In addition to his contributions, Jon encourages others to add their thoughts to the pool- producing a grass roots daily devotional!

Each week while this goes on- I will be writing an entry to recap the best of psalms as provided by the people of twitter. So without further adu: #SCLP

Psalms 1

@prodigaljohn I fear "meditates day & night" on law is not same as a 30min quiet time each morn. Delight starts with discipline. P1:2

@GustafsonK Psalms 1:2 Do I find my delight in the law or begrudgingly follow it?

@joelt_ Psa1: Walking, standing & sitting in God's Word day & night replants us in a place of fruitfulness & presperity.

@blundin "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked" Psalms 1:1 Who do you take your advice from?

@LisaNotes Are you a tree? Be one. Not only for you, but for someone else. Psalm 1. http://bit.ly/8cGPMe

@jeannienaylor The blessed tree doesn't yield fruit year round, but that doesn't stop it from growing & providing shade & beauty while it waits. P1:3

@jimmy_young Keep tight to God, get your nourishment from Him, be rooted in what He provides. Fix yourself on Him! Psalm 1

@AymieJoi Even when life sucks, & the "bad" people are winning, God is watching and protecting me. Ps 1:6

@philigionosophy live wisely by training yourself to meditate on God's Word - http://tumblr.com/xal5atkra

Psalms 2

@prodigaljohn "You are my son." 4 of the biggest words in the Bible. 4 are the hardest words to believe when we feel dirty. P2:7

@GustafsonK Psalms 2:2-6 Though the world may stand against them, the Lord has appointed and protects HIS rulers.

@LisaNotes “Worship God in adoring embrace, celebrate in trembling awe.” Ps 2:11 (The Message)

@blundin The plots and plans of the mighty come to nothing outside of the sovereign will of the Lord. Psalm 2

@jeannienaylor It seems so simple when you take it down to the basics- serve & rejoice. Ps. 2:11

@philigionosophy Our Father is generous to His children -http://tumblr.com/xal5c7f39

Psalms 3

@prodigaljohn Fear not, days were all you can do is lie down & wake for the weight of your hurt is a day lived like David. P3:5

@GustafsonK Psalms 3:3 I don't earn any glory- it is bestowed by God... P3:8 (message) "Your blessing clothes your people!"

@joelt_ Psa 3 - Nothing comes to us that doesn't first pass through the sheild around us that is th Lord.

@blundin When everyone turns on you, even those you love, do not fear because salvation comes from the Lord. Psalm 3

@RachLuvs I act like Ps2:12 says "Blessed r all who can handle their junk on their own" instead of "Blessed r all who take refuge in Him"

@jeannienaylor Never have I awakened as a result of my own strength. Ps. 3:5

@jennosteen my protector, my sustainer...my everything. Ps. 3:3

@philigionosophy I have one heck of a shield Psalm 3:3 -http://tumblr.com/xal5da6f4

Psalms 4

@prodigaljohn "Greater joy" makes bling seem like brass & wine like water & money like thin, powerless green paper. P4

@GustafsonK Psalms 4:7- I have more joy in an ordinary day than the rest of the world could possibly imagine (message)

@LisaNotes "At day's end [OR BEGINNING] I'm ready for sound sleep, for you, GOD, have put my life back together." Ps 4:8 (The Message)

@staidan Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord (Psalm 4:6) - then help us show that light to all we meet.

@joelt_ Psa4 - David asked God to fill him with joy when the needs of his enemies were met. Wow

@blundin Our safety and security is only found in the Lord. Psalm 4

@dinglemunch @prodigaljohn INXS "Devil Inside" vs. Psalm 5:4. How's that for a tie-in to today's psalm?

I hope you find as much hope and meaning in these words as I do.

In Him,
Gus