Psalms (Page 3)

Take Heed According to God’s Word

“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.”– Psalm 119:9 (NKJV) As the lives of men and women motor along, they can all too easily become tainted and take terrible turns when sin is indulged rather than mortified. The same is true for young men and young women. As…

The Joy of Forgiveness

“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! – Psalm 32:10‭-‬11 These two verses, penned by King David, conclude a wonderful psalm that teaches us about the…

Thankful and Blessed

“With grateful heart my thanks I bring, before the great your praise I sing;I worship in your holy place and praise you for your truth and grace;for truth and grace together shine in your most holy word divine,in your most holy word divine.” – Psalm 138B, Trinity Psalter Hymnal These words are the first verse…

Praying Together

“Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” – Psalm 50:14-15 Prayer being an active, daily, even often every day, part of the life and walk of a Christian is very important and of…

Continued Blessing

“Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. There the workers of iniquity have fallen; They have been cast down and are not able to rise.”…

The Precious Lovingkindness of God

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see…

The Transcendent Goodness of God

“Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the great mountains; Your judgments are a great deep; O Lord, You preserve man and beast.” – Psalm 36:4-5 When we’re surrounded by wicked people and their wickedness is before our eyes and in our ears, we…

Help for the Hurting

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust…

Balm for the Troubled Soul

“To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David. O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly…

Full Hearts & Quiet Spirits

“There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me…