Psalms

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“Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly” (Psalm 86:3)

April 17, 2012

David’s prayer is similar to the “Jesus Prayer:” — “Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner.” One of the simplest, yet most powerful prayers one can pray.

“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands” (Psalm 78:72)

April 9, 2012

A description of King David’s administration. And a foreshadowing of Christ’s kingship. Also, an encouragement to all those who are called to lead God’s people. Care for them. From pure motives. Lead with skill. Be a shepherd. Like Jesus.

“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever (Psalm 73:26)

April 1, 2012

Do you depend on your own strength? No matter how many vitamins or supplements you take, your health will wane. But God’s strength is available to you forever. Draw on Him. Depend on Him. God never fails.

“Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death” (Psalm 68:20)

March 26, 2012

Where is death threatening today? In your marriage or other close relationship? Perhaps in your body as you’re getting older or the doctor has given a scary diagnosis? There are little “deaths” that we die along the road to dying. But our God saves. This salvation will overcome all death.

“All of us must come to you. Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all” (Psalm 65:2-3)

March 22, 2012

Is there a repetitive sin area that plagues your life? Or a sin that you have trouble receiving forgiveness for? Come to Jesus. Don’t let sin overwhelm you. He has paid for them all. Why should you carry a debt that He has paid? Come, experience true forgiveness. Come and be set free!

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him” (Psalm 62:1)

March 19, 2012

David trusted God for the victory in his life. How do you define victory or success? How could waiting quietly before God possibly have anything to do with succeeding? Only those who recognize that knowing and pleasing God is the highest success will understand David’s prayer.

“But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress” (Psalm 59:16)

March 16, 2012

David chose to sing praises to God in spite of his circumstances. Are you discouraged? Sing praises to God and be encouraged in the Lord.

“Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might. Listen to my prayer, O God. Pay attention to my plea” (Psalm 54:1-2)

March 11, 2012

David pleads for God’s presence. We can too. Of course, God is omnipresent, but this is a prayer for His manifest presence. Let us pray the same on this Sunday morning: “Come Lord Jesus! Be present among us!”

“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sin” (Psalm 51:1)

March 8, 2012

David’s psalm of confession after committing adultery with Bathsheba. He prayed for forgiveness not because he deserved it, but according to God’s great love. God ultimately answered David’s prayer by sending Jesus. Have you sinned? Cry out to Jesus. He forgives according to His great mercy, not according to your desert.

“I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies” (Psalm 44:6-7)

February 28, 2012

Not my bank acct or credit card. Not according to my reason or resources, but according to God’s. I will place my trust in Him today for the enemy I face.