Reading the Psalms: Recent Episodes

Dan

Poetry comes alive when read aloud! Let’s look at Bible poetry together.

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The wicked may do some evil, but God’s mercy is eternal.

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Sin is real and we cannot pretend otherwise. We need to confess our sins to God and repent.

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What does God say to you? What part of this psalm do you need to hear?

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In what do you hope and trust?

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What does it mean to praise the city of God?

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All peoples are called to praise the Lord.

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God’s ever ready help is the faithfulness we all need in our lives.

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What would it be like to live in a nation with an honorable ruler?

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Knowing God’s works in the past gives us strength during the day.

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No matter what the trouble, God is happy to be our help.

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This psalm reveals a faith struggling to grow. We see what it feels like to face doubts, as what to do when we meet them.

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We really must do good; God has done so much good for us.

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What can God do when we wait on him?

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David teaches introspection and self evaluation in this psalm.

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David reserved his words for the Lord and remained silent before wickedness.

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Don’t fret over the selfish foolishness of the wicked; trust in the Lord and dwell forevermore.

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The wicked offer deception while God gives light.

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In meekness we must love our neighbors. God, whom we trust, will take care of our enemies.

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David, saved and protected by God, teaches us hoe to live a long and happy life.

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Knowing God’s word is the key to knowing God.

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Such a little psalm touches on so many big ideas!

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David is fully committed to the Lord. The words of this psalm are a prayer to the God on which he hopes and depends. Do these words ring true in you?

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This beautiful psalm of praise speaks thankfulness for God’s works. What has he done for you?

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The voice of the Lord can break a tree. What will his word do to you?

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It is in justice that David seeks peace.

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When we seek God’s face we find confidence before our troubles.

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David’s words challenge my thoughts about obedience and humility. It’s exciting to think our need to obey as well as God’s willingness to help our obedience.

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David’s beautiful words help us recognize how blessed we are to know Jehovah.

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On what is all creation founded? On what does your life depend?

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What makes this psalm so beloved? What makes it such a comfort? Why do you think we want it read at funerals?

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Sometimes it can feel like God is not here for us. Don’t let that feeling take you away.

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What does David pray for the king?

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Great words for your prayer. 🙏🏼

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What can we learn about God from the heavens?

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What is it like when the Lord comes to help?

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Of what was David sure? Can one be confident before God?

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What things helps build David’s life to be blessed?

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What must a person do to live in God’s house? What must they be like?

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Foolishness, as God describes it, has a stubborn willfulness to remain in foolish ways.

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This lament is clear and concise. You can use it, like the Lord’s prayer, as a model for your own prayer and lament.

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People use words to destroy others and lift themselves up. What does God think about that?

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God is an everlasting foundation.

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Does the description of the wicked in this psalm ring true to you?

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God is a good and righteous judge, set apart from our wicked world.

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God gives great blessings to each of us.

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Are you willing to stand ready for justice?

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God give us words to express our sorrows and promises to hear our prayer.

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Don’t fall down the slope of selfishness and victimization; learn from David’s prayer.

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David’s disconnect drives him to speak to God.

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Struggling under the threat of an enemy, David reaches out to God.

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We see the Lord’s authority and power by his ability to laugh at foolish attempts to overthrow his rule.

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This psalm invites us to enjoy all of the psalms. Nourished by meditating on God’s word, we will grow strong and green.

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What a beautiful and fitting end to a beautiful collection of songs.

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We are called to praise in meekness.

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If God made you, what should you do?

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Praise God for his knowledge & understanding. Thank God for words of praise.

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When we set our hope in world leaders, we will often be discouraged. When we set our hope in God, regardless of the discouragement that comes our way, we will be blessed.

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God is near to those who praise him in truth.

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We can trust that God will lift us out of this life’s mess.

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God is severe and good.

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Even when deep in darkness, we can trust in God’s light.

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Enemies may hurt us by enticing us to follow in their steps.

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Enemies, abusers, bullies and scoffers are real; God promised to be our strength against them.

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A psalm of our wonder before the certainty of God.

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Though the Lord be on high, yet he has respect unto the lowly.

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Try to read the whole Bible, not just the parts that feel good.

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Let us praise God together.

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God loves his people, saves his people and blesses his people. His people should be excited to praise him.

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I said “silly little psalm”, meaning “simple little psalm”. Yet, it’s so small and simple, even a silly little child could learn it. It isn’t silly, but it is special.

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Unity is a beautiful blessing.

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A psalm celebrating God’s great promises to David and all mankind.

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What does one find out about themselves the more the learn about God?

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It’s important to know that God is forgiveness; his willingness to redeem your life is a beautiful blessing.

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It is good to call on God when an enemy hurts you.

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What does a healthy fear of the Lord bring? What blessings does God give?

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On what do you hope? How is God connected to your hope?

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How does it feel when God saves you?

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Our trust in God is sure and dependable.

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Thank God for his help! Thank God for his good creation. Thank God for his saving power!

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Whenever you are in difficulty you can cry out to God. This psalm can help.

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Praise God for his people, the church.

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A song of praise for God’s ever wakeful protection.

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Being separated from God means we are left in the hands of the world. Let us cry out to God for deliverance from this world below.

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This is a special episode where I read two psalms out of my regular order. I read these psalms at the funeral service of my grandfather last week. A good man who did the Lord’s work, I am happy he is home in God.

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God’s word is good. Let us reflect on it and praise it together.

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When we are down, this psalm can lift us up. When we are high, this psalm can be our voice. Praise God for his hope.

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The gospel is for all!

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The Lord is ready and willing to help and save — praise the Lord!

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Is there any god, idol, solution or security that can compare with the Living God?

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What does it mean to be God’s sanctuary?

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What do you think about when you read this psalm? Do you read it as praise, or does it make you think about God?

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When we walk in obedience our lives can find true happiness.

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A psalm packed full of the glory of God.

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What makes you feel excited about the Lord’s Messiah?

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What words can we say in the face of evil? For what should we cry to God?

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The people of God, freed from sin and shame, are in continual liberty, regardless of their circumstances.

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This psalm tells four stories of God’s Salvation.

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Even when we stumble and fall we must continue to praise God!

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God continually helps his people, delivering them from hard times.

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What a beautiful world; what a blessed God!

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This psalm praises God for his great saving power. If you ever feel afraid, this is the psalm that can give you confidence in God’s salvation.

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A prayer for help and faith when times are tough. Sorry for the two week delay. I thought I would be gone only one week, but was tied up for two. I also recorded this a week ago but had trouble with my app again. God bless!

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Are you willing to separate from the deprived and hold to the faithful?

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We are sheep who need a good shepherd.

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God is high above, yet listens to us here below. Holy is he.

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God has salvation and judgment at the ready.

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God’s lightning lightens the world - do you think you can hide for long?

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All these gods bells are idols made of our own wishes and dreams, while God above made all we can see or feel.

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Where will this lovely psalm of praise take you?

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Unless the Lord had been my help, I would not have survived.

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The winds and the waves obey God’s will.

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When we praise God our hearts we look up to better things.

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I make a mistake at the beginning: this psalm has no heading. It is not written by the Sons of Korah. Sorry for the mistake!

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What do we learn by numbering our days?

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Hi y’all! I plan to take the next two weeks off from posting. Things stacked up and I need a bit of time off. I look forward to sharing more psalms with you soon! God bless.

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The strength of hope is revealed in travail. “If you faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.” -Proverbs 24.10

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Does the author have any hope at all?

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A psalm that helps us know that everyone can be a child of God.

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David’s Psalm is a prayer for encouragement that provides encouragement.

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The need for God’s mercy is not unique to our present problems.

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This psalm gives me hope and joy, even when it speaks the words of my sorrow.

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Ace of praise for help and judgment, while faithfully, trusting in his God.

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Asaph prays that the unjust leaders will change their ways.

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Notice what concerns Asaph’s heart in this psalm: not the enemy at the gate, but the sin of the people.

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From a place of humility, Asaph boldly cries to God for help!

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In the face of enemies, Asaph acknowledges his own faults and prays for mercy.

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Why do you think Asaph, in the midst of great calamity, takes the time to write such a long poem about God and his disobedient people?

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As our difficulties Mount and our faith struggles more and more, what should we do?

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What we know about God helps us live with God.

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Adapt expresses this idea in extremes.

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Even when we are up to our necks in it, we can know that we’re not alone.

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In our confusion we will often see sinners living in ease while we suffer for righteousness. Is this always true?

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The work of remembering and sharing strengthens our weak hearts.

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When facing troubles, this short psalm is a quick helpful prayer.

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When we follow in the footsteps of our Lord, we will suffer hardships at the hand of the enemy.

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God stands in power to vindicate and deliver his people.

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We praise ahold for his work of connection, nourishment and blessing.

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This psalm teaches us what it means to be a in God’s covenant relationship.

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Take the time to let God’s world bless you, and in thankfulness, bless the Lord your God.

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The justice of God, defeating the enemy is the cry and message of this psalm.

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When our enemies mount the attack, this psalm is our prayer of resolve.

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When we are helpless, why not repeat the very words given by the reliable one himself?

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David helps our faith by his faith

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Can we understand all of our troubles? Sometimes we just need to ask God for help!

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What is it about our enemies that is so bad? Sure, we feel hurt, but is there something bigger than just my own pain?

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Psalms like these can be scary, but are good medicine for those in pain.

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When what we see ahead is scary, let’s not forget to look above.

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It's hard to look difficulties straight in the face and name them out loud.

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What hurts more than betrayal by the trusted? How can we cope with this hurt?

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Truth is one of the few things in which we can depend. Do not exchange it for something else.

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What does God see when he looks down from heaven?

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Pulling myself up by my bootstraps is more accurately stepping onto the backs of others.

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How did David deal with his sin?

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If God is indeed God, what could I ever offer to him?

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Who will shepherd you after your life? Whom did you follow while alive?

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God’s presence is what made her such a special city.

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Come, let us gather together to praise God!

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God shares himself with us.

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It’s hard for me to read this psalm and not think about Jesus.

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Meditating on God’s good works builds faith.

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When we are in darkness, we can hope in God’s light.

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It is times of trial that help us reach to God for help.

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Help the poor, and as the poor yourself, God helps you.

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Let all those that seek the rejoice and be glad in thee!

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Our sin is ours alone, but God gives us words for connection.

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Sun and sinners will only offer more sorrow; in God is salvation.

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If we trust in God and his ways, our answers become clear.

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The wicked hide in their selfishness, while God is generous in his light.

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We need God’s justice to help us in our troubles & trials.

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The more we grow in our knowledge and understanding of God, the greater our love and faith!

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What a wonderful God. Our faith is secure, indeed.

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Acts 2.37-38Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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God is a very present help in trouble.

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Thank God he looks our way and hears our hearts. Let us ever praise him!

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God has power in every word he speaks.

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For what two things does David want to live a full life?

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I made a mistake the last time I recorded this psalm; let’s make it right!

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Our connection with God lifts us above troubles and places us on a secure footing.

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We can walk assured and confident, knowing exactly what is God’s will for us.

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A psalm and prayer we always need.

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Who enters God’s open doors?

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If the Lord is our Shepherd, why do we still struggle with want?

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How can we remain faithful during times of distress and despair? What can a psalm, quoted by Jesus, teach about faith?

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Praise for a king to praise the King.

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My first title for this episode “Praying for Others” was almost an exact copy of my last episode on Psalm 20, “Prayer for Others”. I guess I need to listen to it again and see if I say the same thing this year!

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There is order and power in God’s law.

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Through God we shall do valiantly.

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Our hope for a God’s salvation loving in righteousness.

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Let us give God the glory for any glory we see or receive.

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The pure in heart are blessed to see God.

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We will never know enough to stop seeking after God.

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This psalm helps our hearts move toward safety during times of trial.

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Flattering lies spread, but God’s word is tested and true.

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The Accuser deceives; God loves righteousness.

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Who are the poor, and why are they hurt by the wicked?

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I needed this checkup today. Do you?

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God be praised! And here are words to help our praise.

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How can psalm 7 help us understand psalm 1?

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This psalm remind us there is but one hope to escape sorrow.

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A prayer for judgment and mercy as we grow in faith.

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Celebrate that God gives the gladness in your heart, and trust that his word is good law.

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The third psalm first introduces the personal need in the psalms. It is both petition and praise.

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The Power and the Glory belongs to one alone, and any who rage against this have tiny fists, indeed.

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The opening psalm invites and encourages us to read and think about all the psalms. They are the words of living water and faith.

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Praise God! He has great power to help, heal and comfort us all.

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Our creator and king gives us life, liberty and salvation.

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It’s always a good day for praise.

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When we praise and lift up God, our own spirits are helped, too.

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Praise God with all your being!

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How can these words increase your faith?

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With what do we wage war?

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We come empty to a God who fulfills.

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‘Now that you have come to know God, or rather, be known by God’ —Galatians 4.9

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I need to build my morning prayer habit, and this psalm will help.

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Facing evil, David prayed for help.

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It need not be troubling to be near our Creator.

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Though we walk through the midst of Trouble, we can trust in Revival.

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God gave us words, even hard words, to help us understand and cope with the world.

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This psalm gets our minds on track to think about God all the day long.

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A life in praise is a life in harmony with God’s heart & word.

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We praise God and bless our fellow man; we can live in a redeemed world.

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When eagerly sought by God’s children, unity becomes a fertile foundation for growth.

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We are blessed by old covenants and promises.

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Hypocrites are found out; only truthful hearts can speak psalms like these with sincerity.

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Our a spiritual bankruptcy is not without hope.

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Their power to control falls flat before our Father.

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Those who feel sorrow are not alone; those who fear the Lord will be blessed.

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Except the Lord builds, all our creations crack.

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God restores our hearts so we can live.

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They try to invade, but God is a wall around us.

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Though the enemy surrounds, God has not given us as prey to their teeth.

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While most intimidate, our Lord listens.

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A city of judgment, peace & prosperity.

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Going out each morning, God is with you; returning home to rest, God is there.

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My recording for psalm 120 earlier this week was terrible! I’m sorry about that. Here it is again.

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Faithfully meditating on Gods word toward a life of faith, truth & peace.

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Listen to the love the writer has for God and his word.

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We praise because God is Light and gives us the Light.

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Let us cry out together: brotherhood is a call and gift of God.

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A psalm of confidence and trust because God saved us.

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Our idols are blind and bum; so are we, their creators, in the face of God

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When God steps forth, all enemies flee.

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The highest condescends to listen to the lowest.

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This psalm at once celebrates, teaches, promises and gives hope.

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Praise & thanks glorifies God and nourishes faith.

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He drinks by the brook and with head held high; let us follow his footsteps.

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Some of the psalms are filled with hard and difficult ideas. How do you react to them?

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Let’s fill our day with words of praise

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How do you connect with God? What help do you need?

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We need to learn from the selfish mistakes of others.

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This psalm celebrates God’s ability to care for, and deliver his people no matter what difficulty finds them.

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Take the time to enjoy God’s word and work together.

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Let’s take the time to dwell securely in the comfort of God’s forgiveness.

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This psalm provides practical and helpful words for stressful days.

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David’s psalm of judgment & conviction introduces some challenging ideas.

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Entering God’s court is a blessing, but demands our submission.

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Do you recognize the one who reigns above you?

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Just as God founded the solid rock beneath our feet, he upholds justice & equity on high for our hope.

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The easiest and hardest command.

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Grateful praise of the true God.

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What else is there to do but to glorify God? What happened to those who laughed at God, instead?

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What should we think about when we consider vengeance?

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What do you learn when you look at the world around you?

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Rather than quick happiness, godly thinking will bring more lasting joy.

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Safety & security in God is the theme of this psalm.

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Moses tells us of our hope.

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What do we do if we cannot see God working right now?

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God knows what are sorrows are.

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Zion’s gates are open. Is your heart?

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The qualities of God are encouraging to me.

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Deliverance from sin does not always mean deliverance from troubled.

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A desire for the beauty and safety of a benevolent God.

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The conclusion of Asaph’s pleas for God’s help

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We must do justice, rescue and deliver the needy.

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Don’t lean on your own gods, but on the one true God

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We need God to plant, nourish and care for us. If we leave, we need his help to turn us back again.

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Let us seek to glorify God when we cry unto God.

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If we would learn this lesson we would be more devoted to our good God.

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Even when we can’t see him, God is always there.

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God saves those who reach out to him in meekness.

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God made it all; he rules all.

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When change and decay is all we see around, remember you serve a God of Creation.

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Sometimes if feels like everyone has an easier life — how should we deal with these feelings?

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Solomon’s prayer is our prayer, today.

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Our connection with God is lifelong.

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When we remember our lows, we can appreciate our highs.

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Every time you read it, God’s word connects with your heart.

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Not only a God for all people, but Lord over all peoples.

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All can love and praise God.

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Let us praise God’s name! Let us remember his good works!

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It is to God that we must come for life.

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Even when the enemy speaks evil, we will wait with good words

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When we thirst for God’s righteousness, we will be satisfied.

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God’s help is unchanging; let us not be faltering helps.

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To say God is the rock who is higher than I, is to glorify God

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God uses us to accomplish his works.

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Waiting in God is a way of expressing the glory and honour of God.

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Psalms with hard words reveal God’s heart

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Even in a cave of despair, David glorifies God.

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Learn the stories of God’s works and grow in faith.

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Where does your heart lie with thoughts like these?

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Don’t wait until you’re in trouble to call to God for help.

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With wickedness as far as the eye can see, can God still save?

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Take the time to read 1 Samuel 21-22, the context from which this psalm arises.

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Are you letting your spirit be touched by the psalms?

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If you add up all our offerings for God, what would it amount to?

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A response to the anxiety of having few riches

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Sorry I didn’t post anything last week — Covid kept me in bed. Feeling better, now.

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Sometimes we need to simply praise God.

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God is our present help.

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Do you think we will ever see a ruler this wonderful?

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We all need God’s help — every one of us.

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Only God can illuminate our life.

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Let us praise God together, not alone

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God does not remove every problem, but he will surely help.

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What God did for us in the past guilds our faith in what he will do for us in the future.

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God lives outside our vain world and helps us see beyond it

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God is willing to help us with guilt and shame

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What better blessing than to inherit the land of the Lord?

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God’s ways are open and expansive; our ways close off.

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Imprecatory psalms can be hard to read.

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Learn from David that the Lord is good

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There is a natural awe at the immediacy of God’s words.

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In God we can have innocence, not in ourselves.

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We must keep the faith, even in our mistakes.

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It is in the salvation of God that we should boast.

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The voice of the Lord brings things to pass and breaks others apart.

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Our Savior separates us from the selfish.

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A prayer for protection in the presence of God.

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Connecting our walk with our hope.

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God doesn’t hold a grudge, he holds our hand.

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Come to the place of the Lord’s entrance, and make his name glorious!

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The Good Shepherd is better than any weak shepherd here below, or impulsive step of our own.

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Through despair with patience.

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No ruler today is as great as our King.

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Trust not in chariots and tanks, but in the name of the Lord our God.

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The word of God outfits us with strength and purpose.

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God will protect and avenge his people.

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A hope for greater things.

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God’s good gifts are worth resting in.

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What makes for a good person?

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What will we be if we believe? How far will we fall if we do not?

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We ask “How long” as those who trust in the Lord.

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Savage speech is on the rise, and we must resist

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We need not run in fear with the rest of the world

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We should not ignore this question.

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God’s judgment outlast all others, because he outlasts all kings, nations and peoples.

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Good blessed us to be a part of his work and his order.

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To be righteous before God, what must we be like?

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Tears & Faith are not mutually exclusive.

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We just not only dislike the world, we must also leave it’s practices behind.

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Only God can give us the safety we want; the world only offers rage.

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Let’s build up our peace in God.

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The choice is still before us.

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We can delight in the word or follow after the scornful.

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Praising the great one with our everything.

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God is a God of victory and mercy

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Praising God fights against Satan

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God’s great power doesn’t mean he is too lofty to help the lowly

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Comparing the princes of this earth with the prince of heaven.

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A psalm for all to join in fellowship

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Reach for God’s Peace!

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David’s psalm is a model prayer

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Deliverance from enemies is being surrounded by God’s people

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Will not God help the godly?

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Not a logical fallacy, but the truth of God’s help

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He knows me better than I know myself

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David praises God for all the help he gave — we trust in the very same God

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A vivid and powerful psalm

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A performance psalm

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Important reasons to praise God

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A simple but important set of verses.

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Brotherly love is a good thing.

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We desire for God and he desires for us

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Aim for contentment

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Waiting for the sun to bring light

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Some help to a rising temper

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Near or far, God’s blessings are True

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What blessings are worth building?

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God redeems his people!

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To trust in God is to have a mountain’s strength

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Without the Lord we’d be overwhelmed.

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Either earthly or heavenly, we serve

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Praying for and seeking Peace

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When we are kept by the Lord, we are kept indeed

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Thank God for a heart that hears!

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Re-recording this segment

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Connecting with God but his word

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By God’s word we know how to live.

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God can plead our case

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Desperate to be heard by God

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God’s word makes us large

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We know how good God’s word is

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With Gods word we know Justice

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By God’s word we are set free

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A light to our feet

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Our eyes can be open to the greatness of reality by God’s word

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God’s word orders creation; God’s word revives our life.

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From fainting to living.

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God’a word is a great gift for unity.

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God’s word reflects his goodness.

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Knowing God through his word

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By God’s word we can be wholly different from the world

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Confident in salvation by reading God’s word

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Excited by God’s word

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God can enlarge our hearts.

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Good things happen when we ask for God’s help with his word

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What happens when we join our hearts with God’s word?

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Perfection in God’s word

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Let this psalm work to change your heart.

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What should we do and how should we be?

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Let us trust to the story of salvation

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We’re not made for ourselves.

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What did God do for us? What does God do with us?

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God hears.

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What are God’s blessed children like?

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Take the time to think about God’s works and heart.

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Our Messiah, priest and king.

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Anger and pain are terribly difficult to process. This psalm feels like that difficulty.

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A psalm of confident trust.

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When we cry unto God, he hears us.

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We did sin, didn’t we? What now?

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This psalm tells the encouraging story of God helping his people

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God the Creator deserves our reverence.

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In praise of God we are comforted and sustained.

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What will you do?

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What can this psalm teach me to do in my home, today?

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Thank God for his glory and your health.

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People, Kings and Priests must all praise God.

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The world may be a mess, but God won’t let us down.

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Light sown as seed or lightning falling: we get to choose.

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Lifting Hod on high reminds us of our own place.

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Don’t praise God for getting who he is.

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Strengthen your hope by knowing God.

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Another psalm of praise brings encouragement.

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We should already know this, but sometimes the most obvious things need repeating.

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Can a psalm about great and wonderful things be for a little person like me?

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To what should we aspire?

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God’s promises are everlasting, aren’t they?

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In our sorrow this psalm can help.

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God is ready to write your name down as his own child!

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God, a good father, provides exactly what we need.

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What should we pray for?

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If you’re feeling down, this is an excellent psalm to lift your spirits.

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When concerned about enemies, what do you pray?

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What does God see? How does he feel?

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Will you trust God the Father, in a world full of bad fathers?

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What must we do if we want God’s help?

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Should God help just because we hurt?

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Simple steps to build our faith.

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Practical steps for what you can do when overwhelmed by the world.

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God is love, and merciful and ____.

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Want a good reason to praise God?

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Can God stop be King over this crazy world?

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Don’t swing to the right or left: Hold Righteousness

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Pray to your God for your King, and serve.

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What interesting ideas do you find in this psalm?

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We need God, Now!

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We need God’s help every day.

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A psalm of epic scope can build our faith in God.

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What a timely call for praise and God’s blessing.

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This was the psalm I needed to read.

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God is bigger simple concerns

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God is willing to help when their words hurt you.

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How do you nourish your faith?

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If I try to solve by myself, what evil will I get myself into?

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A personal cry for help and trust in our king.

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The help of man is vain; the life found in God is everlasting.

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David wants the enemy to learn. What does David learn?

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This psalm is a cry to God. This psalm is our faith in God.

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How do we trust and hide in God?

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Is David inactive just because he has no sword?

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What do you learn about God in this psalm?

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Our prayer for help against violence.

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Are we to be frustrated with them or look toward ourselves?

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The psalms reveal the heart and passions of God.

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Consider the unity afforded by one who submits.

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How will you stand before the judgment in this psalm?

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On what will you rely?

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Let us sing and be happy.

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Stop your day and take the time to praise God!

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You don’t have to let politics push you around. You don’t have to let the news spoon feed you fear. You are a child of God.

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In a time of fear, anger and overreacting, we need a Great King more than ever.

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In this great call to God for help, we can think about why we do it.

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Why are so many psalms about justice?

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Whether we are among the small things, or the great storms, we must be centered in God.

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We Serve; we Resist the Devil; we Hope.

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Share God’s deliverance and liberty with others. People need it.

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When full of indignation & anger, where do we begin?

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There is too much suffering because of sin. Don’t let it distract you from God, your whole answer.

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Waiting patiently is hard, but our best path to God.

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“Let not the hand of the wicked drive me away”

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Should the quiet, when attacked, lash out on their own?

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We thank God for redemption — we remember the awful cost.

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Do I stand full of pride or humility?

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It’s time to stop hiding sin and start confessing it.

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Who will God shame?

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God gives so much; let’s not be selfish with his gifts.

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The strength of God’s voice is over all.

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God listens, so we speak?

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Do we want to be with God or not?

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We’re doing well, but we still desperately need God’s help.

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We live in a time needing grace. We live in a time to be meek.

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Today is a good day to praise God.

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Just read this psalm, don’t take it apart.

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Hold on to God; he’s willing to hold on to you.

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Meditating on the glories if God, given to all.

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Who can we trust in?

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Glorifying the magnificence of God’s Word.

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Learn humility before you’re humiliated.

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God’s deliverance is amazing!

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Compare David’s goals with the blessings of wicked.

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David wants to tell us about his joy.

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How does peace happen?

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How should we feel about this?

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This poem is a great lamentation for your prayer.

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A psalm about lying and true words.

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What worry? We know where the solid foundations rest.

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We learn how to cry out to God; we are warned of working wickedness, ourselves.

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As the world’s race reaches the end, who will stand tall?

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Contemplating the creation leads one to glory in God himself.

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Image Jesus saying these words on the cross.

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When facing pain, plead with God for a chance to do more … to do better.

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Start your day off right.

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If we would be still long enough to let our hearts think, we might realize how good God is.

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David’s problems and enemies are not that different from ours, today.

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This psalm invites the reader to choose between Awe and Scorn.

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What do you purpose to do? Whose fruits will you bear?

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Whatever you have, use it with Gratitude and Thanksgiving.

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Praise God and carry his word.

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So many great things are called to praise God — will we not join in?

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No problem is too big for the God who has the whole world in his hand.

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We see the work of God the Father in the Life of Jesus, his son.

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Does this description of God sound believable to you?

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This psalm gives us a special picture of personal responsibility and dependence on God.

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Satan beats us down; yet God will lift us up.

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Don’t whine about it with your friends, give it to God!

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With this as our daily prayer, what would we fear?

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We do live in an age that needs psalms like this. There are still swords today.

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God has always known us — better than we know ourselves.

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What should we praise God for?

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Probably the saddest psalm.

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What a fun easy song to sing along with.

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There are many reasons to praise God. Sometimes, it for our own benefit.

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Answer the call and step up to praise the Lord!

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What’s the deal with Aaron’s beard?

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A song for God to Dwell in his Temple.

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We’re strong enough to survive, but by God alone

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We cry out in anguish, anger and despair — what we need is mercy.

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We know our pains, yet here we stand.

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Sing a song of sweet blessings!

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Without God, it stays out of control. With God, we’re reminded of true blessings.

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A song to encourage our trust. Bear forth the seed and you will reap in Joy.

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Trust in Jehovah is no little thing.

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Save this psalm in your heart for times of need and thanks.

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A crying psalm, because sometimes the proud are more than we can handle.

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David is excited about the right place to be.

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How does this psalm work? Can you believe it?

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What can one hold onto when living with lies in a wasteland?

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I will take a break from posting podcasts for a while. I hope to jump back in with other poetry in the Bible after a couple of weeks.

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As sheep we need a shepherd.

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Humbly serving the one who is the Word

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Boasting in and by the Word.

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God and his word redeems.

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Oh, if he would but enlarge our hearts.

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Beginning the great psalm about God’s Word

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What a deliverance we have in God

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In the midst of our praise, we invite others to join in.

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Remember what the Lord has done so you’ll be ready for what he will do.

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With a God in the heavens, why rely on anything else?

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The Great Deliverance

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The first psalm of Hallel.

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The qualities and character of the child of God seem in his works.

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Why some are excited to fear and revere God.

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The great Creator made and provides.

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What does one do with psalms of cursing?

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After celebrating the magnificence of God, what will you do with your glory?

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A psalm teaching an important proverb.

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We mess up what God does right; we always need him.

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God will nourish his people — period.

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The Globe is the Glory of God

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One of my favorite psalms.

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A psalm of sadness & sorrow.

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Right ideals are right, not naive.

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A sweet little psalm of praise.

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Instructions for the king

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A psalm, not to encourage, but for the encouraged

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Encouraged to Trust

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Telling the world IS praising God.

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If God is our Maker, what do we make of him?

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What is our response in adversity?

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What praise, if all the floods lift their voice

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How to be fruitful and green in old age.

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What brings us in with God and his Son?

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Though we may suffer consequences, we don’t have to be completely separated from God.

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Thankful that the great promise is more faithful than we are.

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A psalm of total darkness: the despair of life without any knowledge of the gospel.

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Let us not pray for revenge, but for hope.

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God’s Zion with more Charity than one could ever dream.

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A psalm of David way out here with psalms by other people.

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This song speaks about the one true help for sin and guilt.

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When you walk to the house of God, you have everything you need.

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God, who himself is without prejudice, demands that we behave in kind.

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If we would just listen to God and not our own hearts.

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Behold, the branch!

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Prayer for good news in a world of bad news.

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What will you learn from this teaching psalm?

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What should you do when you’re frustrated?

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Asaph writes some of the most exciting psalms.

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If you lift up your horn on your own, God has a cup waiting for you.

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A God who will wage war against the adversary.

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How do we compare the here and now with the hereafter?

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How we ought to interact with others.

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Personal praise and prayer is so easy, we might forget how important it is.

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When you need God now, don’t forget to pray for others.

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What a big psalm! So many things to think about — jump on in!

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A Big psalm about a Big God.

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That blessings on might be for others.

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What a clear and intimate declaration of faith in regeneration. We need to share this with everyone we can.

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I need to remember that it’s always bigger than me.

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If you don’t go outside of your personal view to see what you are like, then how can you know if you’re right or wrong?

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Faith triumphs over Fear — Praise Rules the Day.

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Go against the grain. Don’t be pulled and pushed by the tide.

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The work of Faith.

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Faith can be a real and present struggle. David’s psalm seems to be a conscious work with trust and faith.

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In David’s psalm one howls and one sings. Which will you be?

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Don’t turn your head to avoid dealing with evil just because it’s ugly and uncomfortable.

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What we need, whether for our own ills or those of the world, is God’s Mercy & Truth.

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If we are more than just flesh, what can mere flesh do to us?

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What brings about the enemy’s greatest victory?

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Who have you set in front of you? On whom can you depend?

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Should we despair at what we see put our window? How may we have compassion? Might we help?

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What lies behind a person’s ugly behavior?

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How to pray for forgiveness.

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Ever wonder what the deal was with all those sacrifices?

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How can a person buy themselves out of this useless life?

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I made a mistake yesterday, and missed the last few verses of the psalm!

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What do God’s city and mount mean to me?

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Praise, excitement and joy — psalms are fun.

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Help for fears from within and without.

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What a beautiful poem. Can’t you just feel the sense of power and beauty in the king’s the throne room as it’s read?

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Though the message may be simple, may be sorely needed.

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What do you do when you’re thrown off into the deep end?

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This ‘teaching’ psalm is a poem that explores the question: What am I doing here?

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Sometimes troubles hit close to home. It’s times like that when a good friend is needed most.

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This is an encouraging psalm to get you motivated and moving through your day.

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You know that anxious feeling you get when you remember that thing you did, that one time … 15 years ago? What should you do about that?

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Sometimes we read psalms about sorrow for sins on days we feel sorrows for sins — Let’s thank God for a relevant word.

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Don’t fret about troubles coming from troublemakers. Be meek and do good.

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Ugly is ugly, the world over. How does one know Who is good?

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Stop — Listen to those in need.

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Psalms may comfort & encourage me. But this psalm is for Someone else …

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How long will God‘s word work?

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Poetry, in simple words and lines, addresses some of life’s great questions. David speaks of Guilt and Fate and invites us to his insight.

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David’s struggle and concern for his life stems from the iniquity of adversaries, as well as his own. The big question is: is iniquity real?

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What does King David think about at the dedication of his new house?

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A simple and powerful psalm that deserves our Recitation and Meditation.

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Praise God for listening to us. May we ever be heard and far from the wicked.

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A foundation in practical diligence and fruit feeds the otherworldliness into which a Christian aspires.

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Walking with integrity makes one ready for self control and to be led by someone good.

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Just because I’m reading the psalms, it doesn’t mean I understand them all we have to keep working with them.

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What must be clean? What must be pure, if we want to be oh his holy hill?

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One of the worlds most beloved poems — is it worth all the hype?

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Powerful language can bring our hearts into the heart of another. To feel their experiences, both in pain and in trust.

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We, like King’s, are able to sing of victory.

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What makes for a good benediction? What will help secure one’s life?

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God, the master craftsman, gave us two wonderful works of art to enjoy. Meditate on the goodness of his creation and consider the worth of his words.

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There is a lot packed into this epic poem!

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David puts a lot of effort into being a good man. The end of this psalm reveal where the satisfaction of the effort is.

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This psalm can provide some method to your morning meditation.

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How shall the young secure their hearts and guide their lives from sin?

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It’s hard to see that people hurt others. What do we do when we realize it’s going on? What should we do with our hearts?

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How do we answer our sorrow? By letting God guide our eyes in the True, Good, and Lovely things around us.

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Our terrible times and horrible days are real. The psalms give voice to our complaint. Using the psalms in this way can keep us from going too far — they can restrain our rage.

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God’s love is broad and open for all, while our Club Mentality is often small and self centered. Let’s open our hearts to destroy what is vile.

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Is goodness, sincerity and charity enough to answer today’s terror?

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A song to sing as we see our salvation on the horizon. We will not always be forgotten.

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Why me? Sometimes, in our loneliness, we wonder why anyone would think about us. This psalm tells us that the Creator on High thinks about us.

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What does it look like for one to be confident in God? What sort of things will we say?

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The psalms explore emotions and feelings like no other portion of the Bible. Crying has a hopeful growth and end in this psalm.

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How did King David prepare for the day?

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Where does good advice come from? The masses and media screaming for attention? Does reaching for a phone feed good sleep?

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When adversaries rise up and point out your failures and problems, how can you keep a clear mind and heart?

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We may not be players in the “big game”, but from the sidelines, we can see who’ll win.

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The first psalm reinforces your desire to learn and study. It has simple and beautiful imagery. It has an encouraging and important message.

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Praising God is more than reciting lines. The psalm is calls us to step forward with heart, breath, mind and body.

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The praise that comes from an assembly of God’s people is a powerful thing. Make sure you are a part of it.

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A reading of a hymn beloved by my grandfather.

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This psalm spells out who praises God, and why. The very things we fear praise God for his purpose behind their being. If you praise God, you will fulfill purpose and being, too.

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It’s important to praise God. If you ever need ideas, this psalm is ready to help.

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Don’t cave in, from fear, to be ugly with ugly people. There is someone out there who upholds truth — you can, too.

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This psalm may be the essence of letting our light shine — the purpose of being a savor & grace in the world.

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What a fun little psalm! David is excited about the help he’s received. He’s encouraged for the hope ahead.

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David seems scared of what his Spirit Enemies have done to him. If your enemies are successfully destroying your spirit, what can you do?

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This psalm gives voice to our feelings of loneliness & helplessness.

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Have you prayed about your lips? Have you set a guard over your words? Are you aware of the traps for your tongue?

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David’s complaint about the wicked makes me careful for my own behavior.

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There is person who understands our minds better than our own hearts: is this encouraging or intimidating to you?

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This psalm is ready for anyone — it is thankful, it works from trust, and speaks of the world knowing God’s goodness. Take the time to find the gems worth memorizing!

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This psalm has some of the greatest sorrow, expressing one of the ugliest sentiments a person can find in the Bible. Maybe a person can use psalms like this to limit their own ugliness.

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Psalms of praise can get pretty repetitive. This one pushes that idea as far as it can go!

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Praise and Thanks on a bigger scale than the previous psalm, this one has a lesson at the end.

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Psalms aren’t tools to get rich. God isn’t an investment policy. Instead, praise the creator ‘cause he’s the creator.

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The blessing of brotherly love & unity is incredible.

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This psalm has a lot of exciting ideas to unpack. It looks backward to stories of David. It looks forward to his descendant, Jesus. We get to sing about it!

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David wants us to let go of proud eyes & anxiety over troubles so that, in growing up, we can be free.

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This psalm considers guilt and our nights of sleeplessness.

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The choir is called in to sing against oppressors and trouble. What will they say against the enemy?

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Th psalmist tells us God blesses those who fear him. Is it believable?

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What can you do today to build your home for tomorrow?

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If people were restored before, we can be restored today. These troubles are only for a season.

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A good nation seems to be founded on good peoples praying for the good of a nation.

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David, the warrior king, places his achievements firmly at the feet of his God, and everyone sings along.

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Looking above the sky.

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David is excited for everyone to go to Jerusalem!

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Psalm 121 :: It’s a comfort to know that someone watches out for you. Indeed, someone does remember you.

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Do you ever feel far from home? It’s hard to thrive when we’re from safety of place and people. In Psalm 120, David tries to stand for Light in a Dark world.