Category: Blogging Through Psalms
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Psalm 86: Glorifying His name
Good morning. I’ve been sitting in Psalm 86 since yesterday, reading and re-reading. The whole thing talks about God’s power and strength and how much the Psalmist appreciates both. I felt this one summed it up best: Scripture: Psalm 86: 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and…
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Psalm 85: A Prayer for Restoration
You may have noticed that I didn’t post yesterday. I read Psalm 85 over and over yesterday morning, but couldn’t determine what to write. Today I am still a little stuck, as I cannot settle on one verse, but I think I am closer to what His message for me might be. I’m going to…
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Psalm 84: Does getting your strength from Him mean you can have anything you want?
Scripture: Psalm 84: 5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. Observation: Those who listen, lean on and follow the Lord are blessed. Application: Finding strength in God means really going to Him in prayer and then really listening to His guidance and then really taking…
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Psalm 83: A prayer for peace
Scripture: Psalm 83:1-3 O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. Observation: Um. Oh WOW does this feel…
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Psalm 82: Please rescue the weak and needy, Lord. And that is ALL of us!
Just jumping right in with SOAP from Psalm 82 today… Scripture: Psalm 82: 4 Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Observation: I don’t think this one even needs to be restated. It’s so very applicable now as it was when written. Application: This is a prayer to be…