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Psalms

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Psalms. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

delight in the law of the Lord

Delight in the Law of the Lord – Psalm 1:1-3

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Blessed is the one who delights in the law of the Lord. He will be blessed and, like a tree planted by water, will endure and prosper through it all.

the one enthroned in heaven laughs

The One Enthroned in Heaven Laughs – Psalm 2:4-6

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God, the one enthroned in heaven, laughs at all of the feeble attempts of humanity to usurp his sovereign place over all of the creation.

A Shield Around Me

You, Lord, Are A Shield Around Me – Psalm 3:3-6

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Through all of the challenging circumstances that we may face, God is a shield around those who trust in him, giving us peace and security.

when I consider your heavens

When I Consider Your Heavens – Psalm 8:3-4

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O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers . . . what is mankind that you are mindful of them?

give thanks to the Lord

I Will Give Thanks to the Lord – Psalm 9:1-2

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Giving thanks to the Lord should be a constant activity for the believer. He has done so much for us, and we have so much to be thankful for.

a stronghold in times of trouble

A Stronghold in Times of Trouble – Psalm 9:9-10

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Life can often be challenging. But God is our stronghold in times of trouble. We can count on him to see us through whatever comes our way.

A Cry for Justice

A Cry for Justice – Psalm 10:14-15

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There is so much evil in our world. And it can lead us to cry out for justice. But we can rest assured that, in the end, justice will reign.

How Long Will You Hide Your Face From Me – Psalm 13:1, 5-6

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Does it sometimes seem like God had hidden his face from you? That he cannot be found? When that happens, trust in God and praise him anyway.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer

My Rock, Fortress, and Deliverer – Psalm 18:2

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The Lord is a rock, a fortress, and a deliverer to all who trust in him. We can count on him to protect us and keep us safe from real harm.

He Trains My Hands for Battle

He Trains My Hands for Battle – Psalm 18:32-35

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Each of us who follow the Lord are involved in a spiritual battle. And we can trust that the Lord will train our hands for that battle.

heavens declare the glory of God, glory, majesty

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God – Psalms 19:1-6

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I love being out in the creation. And when I am, the words of this psalm are often on my lips. The heavens. and all of creation, declare the glory of God.

More Precious than Gold

More Precious than Gold – Psalm 19:10-11

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The Bible is our authoritative and essential guide to life as a follower of Jesus. It is, to us, much more precious that gold.

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