PSALM 73:28: “As for me, how good it is for me that God is near! I have made the Lord God my refuge so I can tell all about your deeds.” (ISV) OBSERVATION: Why isn’t life fair? This was the … Continue reading →

PSALM 66:10-12: “God, you have put us to the test. You put us through fire to make us like silver. You put us in prison. You placed heavy loads on our backs. You let people run over our heads. We went … Continue reading →

PSALMS 36:1-4: “Here are the words God has given me to say about the evil ways of anyone who sins. He doesn’t have any respect for God. He praises himself so much that he can’t see his sin or hate … Continue reading →

PSALM 32:5-11: “Then I admitted my sin to you. I didn’t cover up the wrong I had done. I said, “I will admit my lawless acts to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah Let everyone … Continue reading →

PSALM 31:23-24: “Love the Lord, all of you who are faithful to him! The Lord watches over the faithful. But he completely pays back those who are proud. Be strong, all of you who put your hope in the Lord. Never … Continue reading →

PSALM 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need. He lets me lie down in fields of green grass. He leads me beside quiet waters. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right … Continue reading →

PSALM 16:5-6: “LORD, you alone are everything I need. You make my life secure. I am very pleased with what you have given me. I am very happy with what I’ve received from you.” (NIRV) OBSERVATION: Am I truly content? … Continue reading →

PSALM 12:3-4: “May the LORD close all lips that don’t mean what they say. May he stop every tongue that brags. They say, “What we speak with our tongues will win the battle. What we say with our lips will … Continue reading →

PSALMS 149:6-9: “Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands to take vengeance on the nations, to punish the people of the world, to put their kings in chains and their leaders … Continue reading →

PSALMS 145:15-16: “The eyes of all creatures look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand, and you satisfy the desire of every living thing.” (GW‬)‬ OBSERVATION: “Dad – please don’t say … Continue reading →

PSALM 135:18: “Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them.” (GW‬)‬‭‭ OBSERVATION: What do I see when I look in the mirror? Who do I reflect through the actions of my life? What is … Continue reading →

PSALMS 127:1: “If the LORD does not build the house, it is useless for the builders to work on it. If the LORD does not protect a city, it is useless for the guard to stay alert.” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: What … Continue reading →

PSALM 121:7-8: “The LORD guards you from every evil. He guards your life. The LORD guards you as you come and go, now and forever.” (GW)‭ OBSERVATION: Have you ever heard the expression – “I’ve got your back?” This is … Continue reading →

PSALMS 119:67: “Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off, but now I hold on to your word.” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: Can anything good come from suffering? In all honesty, no one wants to suffer. Our natural inclination is … Continue reading →

PSALMS 113:9: “He makes a woman who is in a childless home a joyful mother. Hallelujah!” (GW‬‬) OBSERVATION: A testimony of God’s faithfulness! When I read this verse I could truly say – “Hallelujah”! This verse is the testimony of … Continue reading →

PSALMS 103:20: “Praise the LORD, all his angels, you mighty beings who carry out his orders and are ready to obey his spoken orders. Praise the LORD, all his armies, his servants who carry out his will.” (GW) OBSERVATION: What … Continue reading →

PSALMS 92:12-15: “Righteous people flourish like palm trees and grow tall like the cedars in Lebanon. They are planted in the LORD’s house. They blossom in our God’s courtyards. Even when they are old, they still bear fruit. They are … Continue reading →

PSALM 89:8-9: “O LORD God of Armies, who is like you? Mighty LORD, even your faithfulness surrounds you. You rule the raging sea. When its waves rise, you quiet them.” (GW‬) OBSERVATION: Is God really in control? This is a … Continue reading →

PSALM 71:17-18: “O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done. Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me live to … Continue reading →

PSALM 37:39-40: “The victory for righteous people comes from the LORD. He is their fortress in times of trouble. The LORD helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from wicked people. He saves them because they have taken refuge … Continue reading →