VERSE: Psalm 140:4–Protect me, Lord, from the clutches of the wicked. Keep me safe from violent men who plan to make me stumble. TRUTH: I’ve heard some people say that it’s selfish and wrong to pray for yourself, yet the psalmist does that all the time. In this psalm, he’s praying to be rescued and kept safe from evil people intent on destroying his witness. As God’s children, He wants to see us, not necessarily safe, but fulfilling our purpose and calling. God has a purpose for us and praying for help to keep us from stumbling and sinning is part of God’s plan. We need to be kept safe…

VERSE: Psalm 139:14–I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. TRUTH: We are crafted by God. Each and every fiber of our being knit lovingly in place by the One who knows all. We are each special and unique and God loves us very much. Do we discount the work of God in making us who we are, or do we give Him the praise for each part that is created in His image, even the ones we don’t understand or don’t like? We are God’s workmanship. His workmanship is wonderful, and we are…

VERSE: Psalm 138:3–On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. TRUTH: God hears us when we call. The psalmist indicates that God answers him on the same day. God makes us bold and gives us strength. This boldness and strength goes all the way to our soul. God’s strength is not a surface boldness, but it’s one that goes all through us. RESPONSE: Lord, You answer when I call. You don’t leave me alone. You give me strength and boldness that goes all through me. I praise You for always being there for me and for giving me what I need…

VERSE: Psalm 137:6–May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy. TRUTH: This psalm was written while the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon. When they thought back to Jerusalem, the city where the met God, where they worshiped Him, they longed for that closeness and presence of God like they had in Jerusalem. Do we remember and long for those times in our life when our relationship with God felt close? Are we seeking after that fellowship above all other things? RESPONSE: Lord, I long to be close to You and to…

VERSE: Psalm 136:1–Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for is lovingkindness is everlasting. TRUTH: In this psalm the phrase, “for His lovingkindness is everlasting” is repeated over and over again. After everything that God has done, why did He do it? Because “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” Why does God allow hard times? Why does God give us victory over our enemies? Why did God create the world? Why do we give Him thanks? Because His lovingkindness is everlasting.RESPONSE: Lord, You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are love and everything You do is a result of Your love. I will praise You and thank You…

VERSE:Psalm 135:13–Your name, O Lord, is everlasting; Your remembrance, O Lord, throughout all generations. TRUTH: The Lord and His name are permanent and steadfast. They do not change with time. They are not influenced by the happenings of the world. God is God. He is over all things. He lasts throughout all generations. Sharing our knowledge of the Lord and who He is with the next generation is of vital importance. God is the same for future generations as He is for us, like He was for our ancestors. RESPONSE: Lord, You are forever and everlasting. You are the same generation to generation. I will share who You are with…

VERSE:Psalm 134:3–May the Lord bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth. TRUTH: When we ask for God to bless us, we must remember who He is and what He’s done. He is the creator of all things. He is overall. His blessings can be almost anything as He has the ability to be and to move however He wants to. Are we content with God’s blessings, whatever they may look like? RESPONSE: Lord, You are Creator of all things. You made the heavens and the earth and all things in them. I will praise You and be content with Your blessings, whatever form they take.

VERSE: Psalm 133:1–Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! TRUTH: How would people characterize our relationships? Unified? Harmonious? These are the traits that God desires in our relationship with others, especially our brothers in Christ. We are not always going to agree, but for those of us who have asked Jesus Christ to be the Lord of our life, our ultimate goals and desires are to be the same as Christ’s which will lead to unity with other believers. Are we striving for unity with others? Are we focused on God’s goals, which bring unity, or on our own, which don’t? RESPONSE:…

VERSE: Psalm 132:4-5–I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob. TRUTH: The psalmist remembers the passion and focus that King David had. David wanted to build a dwelling place for God. Are we as passionate about our desire to show God our love and devotion? What area of life stirs us and gives us an unstoppable desire to act out of love for God?RESPONSE: Lord, I pray that my love for You would become a passion to act on Your behalf. I pray I will be so focused…

VERSE: Psalm 131:1–O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me. TRUTH: It can be easy to think we are great and wonderful all on our own. In actuality, we are special because God created us and everything we do that is good is because of His grace. We must give God the praise and glory and be content in His plans. He knows and understands all things, including those things that are too great and difficult. RESPONSE: Lord, I know that You are great and over all things. I will remember that…