Blessedness: “Blessed [happy] is the people of whom this is true; blessed [happy] is the people whose God is the Lord” (Ps 144:15). The first sermon in our study of psalms is titled Happiness from Psalm 1-2. Psalm 144:15 is also about happiness, but titled blessedness. Don't all people just want to be happy? The word "happy" appears in the Bible about 20-30x, depending on the translation. The word "joy" appears in the Bible over 300x. Happiness is never found by direct pursuit. Happiness is a byproduct of pursuing something else (Mt 6:25ff). What you need to be blessed and happy (How can you ...

Blessedness: "1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit" (Ps 32:1-2). The most serious sin is the sin which could be countered against us before God (Ps 32:2). To be close to God is true happiness is the constant theme of Psalm 32--a penitential psalm that focuses on the blessing of forgiveness (Ps 32:1-2), the joy of reconciliation with God (Ps 32:5), and the importance of confession and repentance (Ps 32:3-4). It encourages believers to experience the freedom and ...

Video: (12/15/24): ALONE (Psalm 142). UNRIGHTEOUS (Psalm 143). Powerpoint: Psalm 142-ALONE,143-UNRIGHTEOUS. Prayer: Psalm 142:1-7. No one cares: “Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life” (Ps 142:4). What do you do when you're in trouble (Ps 142:2)? When you feel all alone (Ps 142:4)? When you know that you are not righteous (Ps 143:2)? Free me from my prison: "Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. 7 Set me free from my ...