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    by Jan Couns

Bible and Quote - April 15-19
Date Posted: November 16, 2018

Give heed to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and am surely distracted.. Psalm 55:2 Sometimes God delays the answer to our prayer in final form until we have time to build up the strength, accumulate the knowledge, or fashion the character that would make it possible for him to say yes to what we ask. Samuel Pepys, 1633–1703

Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me. "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” Psalm 55:5-6 Whenever you run from fear, fear will be waiting at the front door. David Jeremiah, 1941, Christian Preacher

(out of fear) I would hasten to escape from the rushing wind, from the tempest. Psalm 55:8 When the storm winds are out, the Lord's vessels put about and make for their well-remembered harbour of refuge. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92

He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me. Psalm 55:18a God's peace does not mean the absence of problems. But it does provide the grace and power you need to persevere and praise Him despite any difficulty. DL Moody

His speech was smoother than butter, But his heart was war; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords. Psalm 55:21 A feigned friend is much like the bee, who carrieth honey in her mouth and a sting in her tail. L. Wright, 1616

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