On the holy mountain
stands the city founded by the LORD.
He loves the city of Jerusalem
more than any other city in Israel.
…And the Most High will personally bless this city.
When the LORD registers the nations, he will say,
“They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!”
Psalm 87:1-2, 5-6
(Jerusalem)
…you, O LORD,
are a God of compassion and mercy,
slow to get angry
and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
Psalm 86:15
(Tabgha “Seven Springs” area situated on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. It is traditionally accepted as the place of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:30-46) and the fourth resurrection appearance of Jesus ( John 21:1-24) after his Crucifixion.
I love the LORD because he hears my voice
and my prayer for mercy.
Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!
Psalm 116:1-2
(old Jerusalem city wall between Jaffa gate and the Citadel)
What joy for those whose strength comes from the LORD,
who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
Psalm 84:5
You faithfully answered our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God our savior
You are the hope of everyone on earth,
even those who sail on distant seas.
Psalm 65:5
(The Mediterranean at Caesarea Maritima)
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
Psalm 63:4
Met new friends at the Inn of the Good Samaritan—located on the main highway between Jerusalem and Jericho.
(Photo by Joy Floyd)
Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens,
his mighty voice thundering from the sky.
Tell everyone about God’s power.
His majesty shines down on Israel;
his strength is mighty in the heavens.
God is awesome in his sanctuary.
The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Psalm 68:33-35
(small portion of the Valley of Armageddon from Mt. Megiddo)
I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2
(Temple Mount retaining wall, Western Wall tunnel, old Jerusalem)
…”There truly is a reward for those who live for God,
surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.”
Psalm 58:11
(Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations, Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem)
I praise God for what he has promised.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
Psalm 56:4
(Sea Squills on the edge of the Mt of Precipice, Israel – flower of promise of rain – appears in the driest part of the year and is a harbinger of winter)