A Cry ascends — through Shadows’ reign —The Heart in grief — does roam —Deceitful foes — with Chains of pain —Obscure the Soul’s — true Home — Yet Light divine — cuts through the Gloom —God’s Truth — a Beacon sure —It leads to Joy — beyond the Tomb —Where Christ’s own Way —…
Author: Tekna Truth
Psalm 43: A Cry for Light in a World of Shadows
Psalm 43 (NKJV) 1 Vindicate me, O God,And plead my cause against an ungodly nation;Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!2 For You are the God of my strength;Why do You cast me off?Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?3 Oh, send out Your light and Your truth!Let…
A Psalm of Truth and Mercy’s Call – Psalm 41
Compassion stirs the soul to wake—Its pulse a holy flame—The poor, in shadows, call to us—God’s heart within their name— Betrayal cuts, a friend’s sharp heel—Its sting like frost to bone—Yet truth, in Christ, does overcome—His love through dark has shone— The lies of foes, a whispered snare—In darkness they abide—But God, the truth, upholds…
My Soul’s Parched Cry
My Soul—a Deer—doth pant for Streams—Where God’s own Waters flow—No Earthly Brook—can slake this Thirst—My Heart—to God would go— The Scoffers cry—“Where is thy God?”—Their Words—like Daggers sting—Yet Deep to Deep—His Torrents roar—His Waves—my Soul enring— In Night—His Song—doth wrap my Heart—A Prayer—through Darkness sent—The Christ—He comes—Truth’s piercing Beam—To rend—Deception’s tent— The Woman—Well—sought fleeting Joys—Her…
Psalm 42: Thirsting for the Living God
Psalm 42 is a heartfelt cry from a soul in distress, yearning for God’s presence in a world that feels heavy with doubt and despair. Written by the sons of Korah, a group of Levites tasked with temple worship, this psalm likely emerges from a time of exile or separation, possibly during the Babylonian captivity…
Psalm 41: The Blessed Path of Compassion
Psalm 41, a heartfelt cry from David, resonates with timeless truths about compassion, betrayal, and divine faithfulness. Written during a time of personal distress—likely when David was ill or facing political intrigue, possibly during Absalom’s rebellion—this psalm reflects the historical context of a king grappling with vulnerability. David, as both a leader and a man,…
Psalm 40: “From Despair to Deliverance: Embracing Truth and Shining Light”
Psalm 40 is a beautiful and powerful song from David, the shepherd-king of Israel, whose life was a rollercoaster of highs and lows—think defeating Goliath one day and dodging Saul’s spears the next. He wrote this psalm during a time when he felt stuck in what he calls a “horrible pit” and “miry clay” (v….
Psalm 39: Wrestling with Silence, Frailty, and Divine Hope
Psalm 39 is a deeply personal outpouring from David, addressed to Jeduthun, a chief musician in Israel’s worship, suggesting it was meant not only for private reflection but also for communal edification. Historically, this psalm likely emerges from a season of intense struggle—perhaps illness, persecution, or the aftermath of personal sin, as David grapples with…
Psalm 38: A Cry from the Depths
Psalm 38, a penitential psalm attributed to David, is a hauntingly honest cry from a soul overwhelmed by the consequences of sin. It paints a vivid picture of a man in deep distress—physically afflicted, emotionally tormented, and socially isolated—yet clinging to hope in God’s mercy. To think deeper about this psalm is to uncover layers…
Psalm 37: Choosing the Path of Truth and Light
Psalm 37, written by King David, is a powerful and timeless message that speaks to anyone who has ever felt frustrated by the apparent success of the wicked or the struggles of the righteous. It’s a psalm that dives deep into the human experience—envy, injustice, the longing for security—and offers a clear path forward: trust…