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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.

Those Who Minister in Obscurity

Those Who Minister in Obscurity – Psalm 134:1-2

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Has God called you to serve, or minister, behind the scenes in obscurity? Then rejoice that he is using you, and lift your hands in praise.

Known by God

The Joy of Being Known by God – Psalm 139:1-6

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God knows me. He is protecting me. And he is near. That is so comforting. And it is more than I can comprehend. God is truly amazing!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – Psalm 139:13-14

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I am fearfully and wonderfully made by God. So rather than wanting to be something else, I should embrace the me he has made.

Search Me God and Know My Heart

Search Me, God, and Know My Heart – Psalm 139:23-24

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David's words here are so appropriate. Search me oh God, and know my heart. Reveal anything unpleasing to you. And lead me to follow you..

guard over my mouth, speech and words

Set a Guard Over My Mouth – Psalm 141:3

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How often do we speak careless words? The psalmist's prayer that God would set a guard over his mouth should be echoed by all of God's people.

he trains my hands for war

He Trains My Hands for War – Psalm 144:1-2

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we are engaged in a spiritual conflict. We can rest assured that God will train our hands for this war.

I Will Exalt You My God

I Will Exalt You My God – Psalm 145:1-2

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Exalting God should be a part of our daily life. His greatness, goodness, and compassion towards us exceeds our comprehension.

Do Not Put Your Trust in Human Leaders

Do Not Put Your Trust in Human Leaders – Psalm 146:3-5

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The psalmist tells us not to put our trust in princes, in human leaders. They cannot save us. Only God can to that.

God Delights in Those Who Fear Him

God Delights in Those Who Fear Him – Ps. 147:10-11

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God is not too impressed by what humans are impressed by. God looks instead at the heart, delighting in those who fear him.

Praise the Lord with All You Are

Praise the Lord with All You Are – Psalm 150

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Psalm 150 calls on us to praise the Lord with all that we are. With singing, instruments, and dancing. With our whole self.