Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways (v. 13). One commentator describes this Psalm as – it might have been. I have listened to many discuss their lives and the saddest phrase is, “What would have happened if I hadn’t done this?” Psalm 81 describes Israel after […]
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When someone offends you and when you are hurt by the actions of others – read Psalm 62. If you are innocent and living your life at work, at church, at a family gathering, or on social media, sometimes you will be betrayed. What will you do? Again, read Psalm 62. This Psalm has great
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No, I’m not writing about the 1950s and 1960s and yes, I was alive then! I’m writing about 15 consecutive Psalms that King David wrote – 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 – oops, left out 59. The 15: The 50s & 60s Psalms! The background of
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The Psalms were not written in a historical vacuum. They are testimonies. Stories that are personal and national – of victory, defeat, and confession. The Psalms have been read for thousands of years, not because they are historical, but because they become real to each generation. In my life, when I’m overwhelmed or have made
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Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is in me, bless His holy name (v. 1). This Psalm has no requests; it is all about praise. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget any of His benefits (v. 2). Americans are becoming the most complaining and argumentative people in the
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When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches (Psalm 63:6). I enjoy writing my “Psalms On Saturday” series. Today, it’s Psalm 63, which I have entitled, The Sleep Psalm. Why? The lessons learned from this Psalm have helped me to sleep at night. I get up early to write, and
To You, Lord, I lift up my soul. My God, in You I trust (vv. 1-2). Psalm 25 was the first Psalm that I memorized as a new believer – sometime in 1972. I was 19 years old when I memorized this Psalm and consider it to be the most influential Psalm of my walk with Jesus. There
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (v. 1). Psalm 46 was the inspiration for the great hymn, A Mighty Fortress is our God, by Martin Luther. The word refuge can also be translated as fortress. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing (Luther). Judah had just achieved a great
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The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away (Psalm 90: 10). I’m almost 70. I live with little guilt for my past. No regrets! Psalm 90 teaches us to live our days without regrets.
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Psalm 34 summarizes the promises of God found in the other 149 Psalms – and also the rest of the Bible. Live the following promise to snuff out modern-day anxiety: ~ I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears (v. 4). Read this verse over and over while considering COVID
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