Psalm 100-101--An Exhortation to Worship and Faithfulness

Psalm 100—An Exhortation to Worship

Let everyone shout with Joy to the Lord
Come into His presence with song.
Let us worship in one accord
The One to whom we belong.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving,
Come into His courts with praise.
We find Him ever good and forgiving,
Merciful all of our days.

Psalm 101—An Exhortation to Faithfulness

I will sing of Your perfect justice and love;
I will live with a heart to obey,
But this I ask of my God above:
When will You come to stay?

There is integrity in my home.
I reject those things that are vile.
I disapprove all hearts that roam;
I treasure all things worthwhile.

Some folks slander the innocent,
With eyes and heart so proud.
When I discern their evil intent,
I declare it clear and loud.

I look for faithfulness and love
In those who would be my friends.
Together we serve the Lord above
Faithful to the end.

I want no deceiver living with me;
No liars can be my friend,
For I seek truth and purity
From now until to the end.

Let us begin each day with resolve
To bring honor to our land.
May no wickedness be absolved
Nor evil allowed to stand.

© Copyright 2010 George M. Cuff, All Rights Reserved

Psalm 91—Safe in the Arms of God

If you live in the presence of the Most High,
You will rest in the care He provides.
He is your refuge, your fortress nearby,
For He will protect and guide.

He will rescue from Satan’s traps;
Protect you from deadly disease.
When trouble comes, let no time elapse,
Run under His covering wings.

You need not fear the terrors of night
Or the arrows that fly each day.
As you live in the fullness of light
Disaster won’t find you as prey.

Though a thousand fall at your side;
If ten thousand fall down and perish,
The wicked are judged because of their pride,
But you, His child, He will cherish.

If you make God your fortress today
No evil will conquer your soul.
Angels will guard you in all your ways
Your enemies He will control.

Angels will guard you and hold you fast,
No stone will be able to trip you.
Though demons attack with a strong grasp,
They will never be able to grip you.

“Because he loves Me and honors My name,
I will protect him from all harm.
I will keep Him faultless from blame
By the might of My Strong Right Arm.

I will be with him in times of trouble;
He will not be distraught.
Though Satan’s efforts be redoubled,
A satisfied life is his lot.”

It’s a mystery why anyone would
Reject these words so true.
Submit today as you know you should;
Jesus will bring you through.

© Copyright 2010 George M. Cuff, All Rights Reserved

Psalm 73—Which Destiny is Yours?

There was a time I almost slipped;
I doubted my Father’s plan.
My confidence temporarily dipped
While watching a wicked man.

Why do the wicked live in ease?
Why do they have good health?
Their lives are filled with sin and sleaze,
The fruit of their arrogance and wealth.

With conceited hearts and self-centered pride
They scoff and speak with malice.
O’er earthly kingdoms they preside
From their richly-appointed palace.

Surely in vain I have kept my life clean
To honor the scripture true.
It certainly appears from what I have seen
That sinners get blessings too.

As I sought to reason this out
God showed me their ultimate ruin.
It was not for me to fuss and pout,
For judgment is coming soon.

Suddenly their days will be done,
Swept away at their final hour.
Their Day of Accounting will surely come
In terror and fearful power.

While they perish, I am secure
In the center of Your will.
I am kept for heaven by You
To live on Your holy hill.

Evil men will perish for sure,
Their soul consigned to hell.
But those whom Jesus has made pure
Will with Him forever dwell.

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Psalm 51--A Psalm of Repentance

Here is a Psalm that means much to me.
It is David repenting of sin.
With his sentiment I agree;
I have harbored sin within.

My sins, O God, are always before me;
From them I cannot depart.
Only You can set me free
From the wickedness in my heart.

I am a sinner from conception;
I don’t do righteousness well.
I was headed for a warm reception
With sinners condemned to hell.

O cleanse me, Lord; wash me with soap,
Make me whiter than snow.
In You I place my trust and hope.
To You alone I go.

Create in me a heart that’s pure.
This is my prayer; please hear it.
Grant me salvation free and sure;
Empower me by Your Spirit.

I will tell others—sinners too
About salvation’s joy.
Open my lips to declare Your praise,
My total being employ.

No amount of good works or deeds
Can bring salvation to man.
A broken spirit always precedes
Your glorious victory plan.

Thank you, Lord, for breaking me
So joy and peace You could bring.
Now I declare victoriously:
“God loves broken things.”

If you are broken and wounded today,
Call to God above.
He will hear you when you pray
And cover you with His love.

© Copyright 2010 George M. Cuff, All Rights Reserved

Psalm 46--God Will Protect His Own

God is our refuge and our strength.
We’re safe in His mighty hands.
The safest place in all the world
Is the center of His best plan.

Earthquakes may shake and mountains fall;
Sea waves may roil with foam,
But God will hear our every call
And take us safely home.

God is a river of peace, my friends.
He will keep His city secure.
Though armies surround it at the end,
Their hour of destruction is near.

The nations are in disarray;
The Son of God is descending.
The evil armies He will slay,
For the reign of evil is ending.

Jesus comes in glory and splendor
Followed by the redeemed.
He comes as Israel’s strong defender,
The Messiah of their dreams.

He will make wars to cease that day
And reign for a thousand years.
Peace and justice will come to stay
No need for swords and spears.

Be still, you saints. Your God is here.
Exalt Him and give Him praise.
Now is the time for all to draw near,
To serve Him all of your days.

Our Lord Jesus is coming soon.
Receive Him before it’s too late.
Confess to Him your vain soul’s ruin;
Accept His redemption so great.


© Copyright 2010 George M. Cuff, All Rights Reserved

Psalm 42--Longing, Remembering, Trusting

Longing…
“Like a deer desperate for a cool stream
So I’m desperate for you.
Longing for you, O God, is my theme
I hardly know what to do.

Here I am far away from home
Remembering the festival times.
Tears now flow as I pour out my soul.
O what sorrow is mine!

‘Stop my soul. Put your hope in God.
Know that you still will praise.
Though it is Jordan’s soil you trod,
You must rise from this sad malaise.’

Remembering…
I remember your mighty power,
The roar of the mighty sea.
I call out from my night time tower,
‘Have you forgotten me?’

I spend each day in sadness alone;
My bones are feeling the pain.
My enemies taunt me as I moan,
But You, O Lord, sustain.

Trusting…
Okay my soul, stop this reflection.
Trust in God above.
There is coming a resurrection
For those who know His love.

Yes, I will place my trust in the Lord,
For you are my Savior true.
With heaven in sight, a glorious reward,
I’ll trust You to see me through.”

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Psalm 37--The Heritage of the Righteous

Psalm 37:1-11

Don’t let the success of the evil man
Take away your peace and joy,
For there is nothing one can possess
That will not be destroyed.

The believer shall trust in the Lord alone;
It is He who has determined your place.
This shall become your blessing zone
As you surrender and seek His face.

Commit your future and all your dreams
To the Lord who observes in love.
Your life will radiate like a beam
As bright as the sun above.

Be still and patient, pray for God’s will;
Don’t faint when evil succeeds,
For there is an awful eternal bill
Coming due for all wicked deeds.

Control your anger; turn away from wrath,
Submit to God’s best plan.
The wicked now walk their chosen path,
But you will inherit the land.

It won’t be long and the end will come;
The wicked will not be found.
To God’s judgment they will succumb,
But you will wear heaven’s crown.

Do you desire the Lord’s salvation
And acknowledge your selfish sin?
Heaven will be your destination
If you place your trust in Him.

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