For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: “Seek Me and live; Amos 5:4   The prophet Amos here again reminds the nation of Israel to repent because the people had consistently ignored the past warnings. He clearly sees that because of the people’s stubbornness Israel will be destroyed. Samaria will be conquered and most of Israel’s army is wiped…

I trust in You, O LORD; I say “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; Psalms 31:14-15   David repeatedly recites the goodness of the Lord towards himself and rejoices in His loving kindness. He records many times that the Lord has seen and responded to the accusations, afflictions and troubles that came his way and praises the Lord.…

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart. Psalms 51:17   David loved the Lord so much and had made many sacrificial offerings to Him, but he realized that God is not pleased by the blood of bulls and goats. David knew that God is pleased by the heart that was broken before for him. Contrite…