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This Transient Life: Psalm 39-Supplication through the Scriptures

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This Transient Life Psalm 39 It is his right to do as he wills, and he always wills to do that which is wisest and kindest; why should I then arraign his dealings? Nay, if it be indeed the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good. Charles Spurgeon Life has always been filled with transitions and changes. Many are good changes: births, promotions, marriages, or growing up to name a few. Sometimes changes bring difficulties we didn’t anticipate. There are changes that cause us to be perplexed and confused about the direction the Lord is leading us.  In Genesis we read about the life of Joseph. Joseph must’ve been confused when his brothers cruelly sold him as a slave. Yet even in slavery, the Lord was with him causing all that he did to prosper. Then he must’ve been equally confused when, after living in integrity despite his master’s wife’s advancements, he finds himself in jail unjustly. But yet again, the Lord blesses him and he is placed in charge of the prison and all the prisoner...