TERROR-Psalm 31
** Have you ever felt completely stuck and in serious trouble with no way out no matter where you turn? The Stress and Distress of a Supreme Crisis. “In you, Lord, […]
Category: Psalms
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HELPER-Psalm 54
HELPER, Sustainer, Supporter, Upholder: “Surely God [ĕlōhîm] is my help [ʿēzer]; the Lord [ăḏōnāy] is the one [among those] who sustains [supports, upholds, props] me” (Ps 54:5). “Cast your cares […]
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DEVASTATED-Psalm 102
An afflicted man: A prayer of an afflicted [lowly, downcast] person who has grown weak and pours out a lament [plea, murmuring, musing] before the Lord. “Hear my prayer, Lord; […]
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LEADERSHIP-Psalm 146
Leadership: “Do not put your trust in princes [leaders, the great, the powerful], in human beings, who cannot save” (Ps 146:3). “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose […]
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RELAX-Psalm 46
Be still: He says, “Be still [relax, stop, desist, let go], and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the […]
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INNOCENT-Psalm 26
I Have Lived Blamelessly. “Vindicate [Judge] me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life [I have walked in my integrity/wholeness]…” “I lead a blameless life [I will walk in my […]
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SELF-DISCLOSURE-Psalm 19
A. The heavens B. declare C. the glory of God; C’. the work of his hands B’. proclaim A’. the skies (Ps 19:1). A. Day after day B. they pour forth C. speech; […]
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TRUST-Psalm 25
Trust (Trusting God in Times of Trouble). “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who […]
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RESIDENCE, SECURITY, INTEGRATION-Psalm 15-17
RESIDENCE (Psalm 15): Who may live in God’s presence? (15:1-5). “Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?” (Ps 15:1). SECURITY (Psalm 16): Present Faith, Future […]
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DEFEATED-Psalm 44
“You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob.” “But now you have rejected and humbled us; you no longer go out with our armies” (Ps 44:4, 9). I. The Glorious […]