Here’s the gist, human. God is on the lookout for plots, schemes, the human intrigue of others plotting against our spiritual growth. I have been asking myself the same questions all week. Why do I want to take a closer look at, get up close and personal with Psalm 31, verse 20? What is really going on inside this verse? Why do I feel compelled to bring this to my listeners, in our pursuit of knowing God more deeply?

I do it because when someone or something captures my attention I should stake a claim on my time, my value, my worth in God’s kingdom. I should picture it in my mind’s eye as the ascent to the Mt. Everest in my heart. It’s that important.

Because attention is one of the few offerings we bring to God.

E172. Listen in. You have homework.

Psalm 31:20

20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them

from all human intrigues;

Faith to Witness 99 Season 3 Episode 172 God vs Human Intrigue (are you giving your attention to what God is protecting you from…)

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Here’s the gist, human. When we encounter trouble, it may start with well-lit enemies but inevitably draws who David names as “neighbors” and “closest friends.” This tells me that our human nature is the common denominator of adversity, that the trust we have must be anchored in God’s character. By this, that all humans fall to adversity without him. The thing we fall prey to bares little difference from enemies to neighbors to friends. Everyone gets pulled under without God. The evil of our enemies embraces the ambiguity within our neighbors and friends to coax them over the line into betrayal. Human nature has a betrayal gene. It clings to everyone, everything that is not-God, all of life that keeps us from God.

So what does David do? How does he beckon God’s presence? The power of Psalm 31 today, to show how the psalms of the shepherd turned king can be a praise trail we walk to find clarity in the middle of life’s confusion.

E171. I want this for you. Listen in.

Psalm 31: 5-6

5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;

deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.

6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols;

as for me, I trust in the Lord.

Faith to Witness 99 Season 3 Episode 171 Walk a Praise Trail with David (Psalm 31, or any of his songs for a soul boost to God’s spacious place)

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Here’s the gist, human. Does your resolution reflect the resolve of Christ?

Go ahead. Take a run at this. Barrage yourself with questions and considerations: is this a resolution Christ would entertain? Does he want to spend his time in your life this way? Is your resolution short-sighted, selfish, in pursuit of earthly favor? Does your resolution reflect the sacrifice he made for you, and does he want to sustain it for you? Ask him. Pray about it. Scrap a thousand resolutions for the one that Christ puts on your heart.

I understand that many of you are making resolutions and rallying your spiritual fortitude to greet 2026 head on. With a full heart for Christ. I want to be with you for that. I feel the energy of it. How about deeper consideration of three questions about your resolution?

Because we follow the Master of Resolution.

E170. A good episode to join.

Faith to Witness 99 Season 3 Episode 170 Your Resolution is What Christ will Raise You Toward. (three questions for your 2026 resolution)

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