Category: psalms
-
The Absolute Best Attitude to Have With God
5But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay.–Psalm 70 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings…
-
In Your Distress, Pray These Seven Things
16Answer me, O LORD, for your steadfast love is good;according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.17Hide not your face from your servant,for I am in distress; make haste to answer me.18Draw near to my soul, redeem me;ransom me because of my enemies!–Psalm 69 Another great psalm left generic and unspecific by the Holy Spirit for…
-
The God Who Saves
20Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.–Psalm 68 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness…(Romans 1:18) For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord…
-
Don’t Be So Private About Your Faith
2May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere. 3May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you. 4Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world.–Psalm 67
-
Praying David’s Soul Prayer
5Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your…
-
Do You Turn to God as Your Refuge?
1Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 2from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, 3for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.–Psalm 61 Here is another psalm where David was overwhelmed.…
-
Is Your Heart Steadfast About the Right Things?
7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. –Psalm 57
-
You Either Lament or You Gossip
16But I call to God, and the LORD will save me. 17Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice. 18He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage… …22Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you…–Psalm 55 Gripes come in many forms. Some…
-
5 Things To Do
1Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name;make known his deeds among the peoples!2Sing to him, sing praises to him;tell of all his wondrous works!3Glory in his holy name;let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!4Seek the LORD and his strength;seek his presence continually!5Remember the wondrous works that he has done,his miracles, and the judgments he…
-
7 Lines [1-minute read]
1Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty… 33I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 34May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord.–Psalm 104 A psalm celebrating God’s sovereignty over…
Joel M Bradshaw 