Psalms

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“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it” (Psalm 24:1)

July 31, 2011

How much of our lives do we waste changing our thinking from “mine” to “His?” We only worry about what belongs to us. Why not give it all to God? After all, it’s already His. What still belongs to you today?

“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings” (Psalm 17:8)

July 21, 2011

David asks God to keep His eye on him and to keep him close and safe. Like a child asking a parent to “Watch me,” David asks for God’s favored attention. We can pray like this, asking for God’s favor and protection.

“How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart?” (Psalm 13:2)

July 17, 2011

David brought his own thoughts and emotions to the Lord for understanding. He knew that God knew him better than he knew himself. Ask God to examine your thoughts. Allow His Spirit to bring your thinking into alignment with His and give you self-control.

“The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times” (Psalm 12:6)

July 16, 2011

Those who schedule daily updates have minds that run smoothly and virus-free. Daily meditation on God’s flawless Word is a spiritual discipline that purifies our state of mind. Have you decided to make this your habit yet?

“Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1)

July 13, 2011

The Psalms express every emotion of the human heart. This one questions where God is when trouble comes. The writer begins feeling distant from God, but as he pours out his heart, he is encouraged again. God is not afraid of your questions. Cry out to Him and be refreshed.

“From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise” (Psalm 8:2)

July 10, 2011

Even though God is great, He has chosen little children to praise Him. He has ordained that the weak would silence the strength of His enemies. He laughs at those we consider great and bends His ear to a child’s praise. Teach your children to praise the Lord, your grandchildren to lift up His name.

“How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame?” (Psalm 4:2)

July 6, 2011

Of David. We were made to be image-bearers reflecting God’s glory, but our sin has covered us with shame. The only way to exchange these shameful rags is to be clothed with the righteousness of Christ, the very Image of the Invisible God.

“He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain” (Psalm 147:8)

June 29, 2011

Thankful to God today for the little things that we often take for granted.

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23-24)

June 21, 2011

Today’s OYB was too awesome. Elijah caught up. Elisha gets a double portion. Paul and Barnabas preach boldly. But Ps.139 is where I landed today. “Search me, O God.”

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain” (Psalm 127:1)

June 9, 2011

With both working to pay the mortgage, buying a house in the nicest neighborhood, filling it with expensive furnishings, you still labor in vain without God. A house doesn’t make a home. Love does. God is love. Let Him build your house.