Psalm and Praise, Day 65 What are words or phrases that we use to describe God? Read Psalm chapter 65. As we see here, the psalmist describes him as the one who answers prayer. When we think about all that God does for us, we need to remember that he does answer our prayers. He does hear us. He does listen. We can call on him because he is the o e who answers prayers.

Psalm and Praise, Day 64 Turned against themselves. Read Psalm chapter 64. As God shares here, we see that the people ultimately will end up fighting against themselves. God will turn them against themselves. When we think of the judgment of God, he can use so many different things to be able to judge people, including themselves. Are we waiting on God’s judgment.

Psalm and Praise, Day 63 Peaceful sleep. Read Psalm chapter 63. Do you ever have difficulty sleeping? Sometimes it can be a challenge for me to get back to sleep in the middle of the night. I am great at thinking through a myriad of things in the wee hours of the morning, which isn’t always helpful. What I have learned and have to remember is that God sees us and knows us, and he gives us peace even as we sleep. We can rest in him and be thinking of his glory and his majesty and not be worried about the challenges or difficulties or worries of this life.…

Psalm and Praise, Day 62 Finding rest. Read Psalm chapter 62. In our busy, crazy world, the idea of finding rest is so appealing. God is that rest. He is the one that provides rest in the midst of the crazy. Are we finding our rest in Christ?

Psalm and Praise, Day 61 I need help. Read Psalm chapter 61. As we read here, the psalmist needs help. He’s going through difficulty and he is looking to the Lord for his guidance. Part of the wisdom of this Psalm is seeing that the psalmist knows he can’t solve his own problems. We are the height of foolishness when we think we have the answer to the problems we are going through. Only God can lead us through our difficulties. Are we being led to him? The psalmist asks to be led to the rock that is higher than him, are we asking God to lead us and do…

Psalm and Praise, Day 60 Worthless. Read Psalm chapter 60. As we see the psalmist, we understand that he needed divine help. Nothing and no one in this world was going to be able to help him except God. Do we turn to him for all of our help? Are we willing to seek God and not lean on ourselves for our needs?

Psalm and Praise, Day 59 God’s love. Read Psalm chapter 59. As I read this chapter, I see all the difficulties and challenges that David was experiencing. He was really in a difficult spot and all his enemies were rising up against him. Still, he sings of God’s love. I like the simplicity of this thought. My world gets so complicated sometimes. Between work and family and outside activities, things are really challenging and I feel pulled in many directions. The idea that I can simply relax and focus on God’s love for me is mindblowing. He is my refuge. He is my strength. In him I will trust. I…

Psalm and Praise, Day 58 The world has a judge. Read Psalm chapter 58. As we read this chapter, we see justice that is delivered out to the world from God. The writer has felt wronged and he now has the opportunity to see God work and move. Ultimately, God is the judge of the world. God has every right to judge his creation and to hold them to the standards that he has set. When we consider ourselves, we realize that we are not any better than any others. Still, with all the evil in the world, it is very reassuring to realize that God will make things right.…

Psalm and Praise, Day 57 Where am I? Read Psalm chapter 57. I must admit, I almost laughed out loud when I read this verse. Here we are, reading through this beautiful psalm of praise and glory and adoration of our amazing and incredible God, and thrown in the midst is this verse that describes the horrible terrible situation that the psalmist is in. I can also relate. Many times I have felt in exactly the same spot. Where are we today? Are we in the middle of difficult, challenging situations? Are we in the midst of struggles? No matter where we are, we can still praise and worship God…