Have you ever felt utterly worn out emotionally, facing betrayal not from a distant enemy, but from within your very own household? Fortunately, I can say that we have never had this experience, however, we know that others have.

In looking at Psalm 26, we can see that it’s a profound and isolating pain to do what is right and still find your life in chaos, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to. King David, a man after God’s own heart, knew this agony intimately. During a terribly difficult period of his life, his own son Absalom rose up against him, causing him immense pain and heartaches.

Yet it is from this dark hour, from the depths of his despair, that David pens a raw and honest prayer in Psalm 26. This psalm offers surprising and practical wisdom for navigating our own trials with unwavering character. In this episode we explore four impactful takeaways from David’s response to his crisis that can guide us today.

1. True Integrity Isn't Perfection, in terms of “Flawlessness” —It's Honest Effort

2. The Bravest Prayer Is an Invitation for Scrutiny

3. Unwavering Trust Is Forged in Chaos, Not Calm

4. Private Praise Is the Foundation for Public Endurance

When facing our own trials, are we standing on the shaky ground of our circumstances, or are we, like David, finding level ground through honest self-examination and unwavering trust?

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Today we want to focus on “Prayer”.

Prayer is a conversation with God. During that conversation, it’s important to keep your focus on the one to whom you are speaking, God.

Have you ever heard someone praying, particularly during a worship service, and in the middle of the prayer, they seem to forget they are talking with God, and they start saying things to the people who are listening, rather than to God?

What about when they say something to satan or the devil during the prayer, such as "satan, get out of our worship service, or go back to the pit of hell”?

Well, first, satan ain’t going back to hell. That is not where he dwells, yet. According to scripture (Job 1 & 1 Peter 5), he is the prince of the power of the air, he is going to and fro on the earth, prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Also, know that satan is a fallen angel, he is not like God. Only God is Omniscient (All-knowing), Omnipotent (All-powerful) and Omnipresent (Present everywhere at the same time).

Imagine what God might be thinking: you started a conversation with me, the Most HIgh God, and then you diverted your attention to talk to someone else, even satan? Don't invite satan into your conversation with God.

Knowing that prayer should be a conversation with God, we want to share with you “A Prayer To My Heavenly Father”.

This prayer is a rich conversation with God, full of praise, requests, and declarations of faith. As you listen, note that the prayer focuses on a deep sense of thankfulness. In the prayer there is An Attitude of Gratitude.

Listen to this conversation with God, A Prayer To My Heavenly Father.

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Alpha 7 Ministries website where you can find more guidance, spiritual insight, and advice on Life & Living, Parenting & Family, Marriage & Relationships, Spiritual matters, and more.

Elder DeBorrah K. Ogans Amazon Author Page - Review and learn more about books she has written, including the following:

"Religion: How It Helps or Impairs Mental Stability".

"Proverbs Daily Devotional - Goldmine of Spiritual Wisdom"

"How Do I Love Thee - Food For Thought Before You Say I Do"

Elder Randall Ogans Sr. Youtube Channel . Smooth instrumental music that weaves the styles of gospel, soul, and jazz together with dazzling reinterpretations of classic hymns. Music that calms the agitations of the mind, body, and soul.

Today we want to challenge a phrase we hear all the time. We hear it in the world, as well as in the church. That phrase is “Nobody’s Perfect”.

How many times have you heard that said? How many times have you said it yourself?

On the surface, it sounds like someone is asking for a bit of grace. However, it becomes a weaponized excuse to defend behaviors the word of God explicitly calls wrong.

We want to take aim at that phrase, as it’s often used to justify when we’ve done something wrong or displayed a character flaw. It gives an individual endless room to justify shortcomings.

Using excuses in many cases is not about acknowledging human weakness, but is an active choice against growing, an active rejection of the call to mature spiritually.

If that’s you, then you are a member of the “Nobody’s Perfect Club”, which is not a club you should belong too.

Whenever I hear that phrase, I’m reminded of the scripture where God said to “be ye perfect, for I am perfect”.

God wouldn’t tell us to do something that couldn’t be done. So, it becomes clear that perhaps we don’t quite understand what God means, when he tells us to be perfect.

Listen as we take this deep dive into “perfection”, what it means, and what it doesn’t mean.

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Also, be sure to visit:
Alpha 7 Ministries website where you can find more guidance, spiritual insight, and advice on Life & Living, Parenting & Family, Marriage & Relationships, Spiritual matters, and more.

Elder DeBorrah K. Ogans Amazon Author Page - Review and learn more about books she has written, including the following:

"Religion: How It Helps or Impairs Mental Stability".

"Proverbs Daily Devotional - Goldmine of Spiritual Wisdom"

"How Do I Love Thee - Food For Thought Before You Say I Do"

Elder Randall Ogans Sr. Youtube Channel . Smooth instrumental music that weaves the styles of gospel, soul, and jazz together with dazzling reinterpretations of classic hymns. Music that calms the agitations of the mind, body, and soul.