You’d think that once King David was ruling all of Israel that he wouldn’t feel shame, but he did. It’s enough for him to unload his feelings to God in this psalm. It’s really easy for us to feel ashamed of our past sins. Even the ones you’ve tried to bury. Somehow, with the help …
Psalm 31: Because of the Cross, We Never Need to Feel Shame Read More »
Joy – it’s hard to find joy in life these days. Nevertheless, when we surrender our whole lives to Jesus, we receive a supernational joy! This psalm was written in 1003 BC by King David, who is finally king of a united Israel (2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 11). Let’s dig in… Psalm 30 A …
Psalm 30: Jesus Makes a Mourning Heart Dance with Joy! Read More »
God is more powerful than any other being, dead or alive. More powerful than anything in all creation! All in all, Psalm 29 leaves no doubt who God — Yahweh — “the LORD” — is and that He alone should be worshiped. Let’s dig in… Psalm 29 A psalm of David. 1 Honor the Lord, you …
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When you look around at all that is happening in the world, do you ask yourself, “Where is God?” Believe it or not, He is still in control. Best of all, you can trust that God hears your prayers and that you can cling to the Rock of Your Salvation. Let’s dig into this psalm… …
Psalm 28: Trust the Lord with All Your Heart. Cling to the Rock of Your Salvation Read More »
Easier said than done, right? We’re told to be brave and courageous and to wait patiently for the Lord. It really doesn’t matter what your particular situation is, what trial or trouble you’re currently going through. It’s still hard. Here’s a psalm of David that we can pray back to God to help get us …
Psalm 27: Be Brave and Courageous. Wait Patiently for the Lord Read More »
According to the dictionary, integrity means … “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness”. Another meaning is “the state of being whole and undivided, uncorrupted, unimpaired, consistent”. As I filled out my ballot today, I looked up each and every judge on the ballot. There were county judges, state Supreme Court Justices, and others. As I researched each one, I looked for their …
Psalm 26: If God Judged You Right Now Would He Delight in Your Integrity? Read More »
Do you trust God? It’s not easy to surrender EVERYTHING in your life to Him. Here in Psalm 25, King David gives us a beautiful poem that we can pray back to God and at the same time, assure ourselves that if we trust in Him, He’s got our back. Let’s dig in… Psalm 25 …
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Do you have a pure heart? Jesus told us… …The words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. 19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. 20 These are what defile you… Matthew 15:18-20a NLT If our hearts defile us, then how do we get a …
Psalm 24: Pray to the Lord Strong and Mighty for a Pure Heart! Read More »
One of Jesus’ “I AM” statements was, “I AM the Good Shepherd.” The 23rd Psalm describes how He takes great care of His sheep. This psalm is not just for reading at funerals or memorial services. It’s a prayer of assurance and trust in your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to whom we owe EVERYTHING. …
Psalm 23: How to Pray this Beloved Psalm Back to the Good Shepherd Read More »
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, King David penned Psalm 22 over a thousand years BEFORE the heinous torture of crucifixion was ever invented. Discover how accurately Jesus Christ fulfilled this psalm on the cross. Let’s dig in… Psalm 22 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Doe of …
Psalm 22: How Jesus Fulfilled this Psalm on the Cross… Read More »
Psalm 20 is a psalm of prayer before battle and 21 is the victory song praising God for the win. Today, we Christians face a constant battle against the evil powers of this world. These are psalms we can pray daily! Let’s dig in… Psalm 20 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 In …
Psalms 20 & 21: Trust in the Lord to Win the Battle! Praise Him for Victory! Read More »
A few years ago, there was a lunar eclipse — when the earth moves between the sun and the moon. The moon turns blood red. I looked up and as a stared at it, the first line of this psalm came to mind. That was the only thing I could say. It is a praise …
Psalm 19: Look at the Heavens! See How they Declare the Glory of God! Read More »
When we are in trouble, we cry out for rescue. If we’re alone, there may be no one to hear you. Who are your enemies? Enemies don’t have to be bad people or evil dictators or villains. They could be the storms and trials of life. Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies. Psalm 18, …
Psalm 18: JESUS is the Rock Who Saves Us from Our Enemies! Read More »
Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? I have and it’s a terrible thing, especially as an adult. In this Psalm, which is really a prayer of David, He pleads for justice. It’s a justice that can only be found through a fair and just God. Let’s dig in… Psalm 17 A …
Psalm 17: A Prayerful Plea for Rescue and Justice from the Innocent Read More »
Psalm 16, written by King David, is a prophetic song about Jesus. Specifically, everlasting life with Jesus and how we can delight in the joy of that confident hope. Let’s dig in… Psalm 16 A Michtam of David. 1 Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. 2 I said to the Lord, …
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What is the holiest place ever? Of course, it’s standing in the Presence of God. In Psalm 15, King David asks who is good enough to worship or even enter the Presence of God? Where is the Presence of God today? Can anyone enter? Let’s dig in and find out… Psalm 15 A psalm of …
Psalm 15: Who May Enter the Presence of God in His Holy Hill? Read More »
Yesterday we talked about how fools got left out of the wedding feast and Jesus said, “I never knew you.” In this psalm, Jesus’ ancestor David makes a true claim about fools. You can either be a fool or you can triumph with Jesus in the end. It’s your choice. Let’s dig in… Psalm 14 …
Psalm 14: Are You a Fool or Ready to Triumph with God? Read More »
This short Psalm is typical of many psalms — the writer starts off crying, in a panic because of a terrible situation. He’s worried and he cries out to God. By the end of the psalm, he’s done a complete 180-degree turn and he’s praising God. Ultimately, it shows us that worry and panic are …
Psalm 13: Worried? Think, Stay Calm and Direct Your Cries to God Read More »
It’s getting really hard to find information, advice, even services, or products that we can trust. Given that, why is it that we forget — or don’t want to — turn to the only person whom we can fully trust to keep His Word and His Promises? In this next Psalm, David has a similar …
Psalm 12: Good People are Vanishing Quickly! Whose Lies do You Trust? Read More »
Psalms 9 and 10 are meant to be read together. They affirm that God will judge the whole world, but also ask why do the wicked prosper? That’s a great question! Let’s dig in… Psalm 9 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.” 1 I …
Psalms 9-10: God will Judge the World. Why do Wicked People Prosper? Read More »
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