What type of person is the Lord looking for? What is God’s standard? We see that in Psalm 24. Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord ? And who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood And has not sworn deceitfully. Psalms 24:3‭-‬4 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.24.3-4.NASB The only person who meets those requirements is God himself and Jesus Christ his son. We may try to be all that God wants us to be but in the end that falls short. We are not perfect and every single one of us will fall…

Do you find yourself desiring more than you alrrady have? Are you not content? Psalm 23 is for you. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalms 23:1 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.23.1.NASB The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Because of who the Lord is, it impacts who I am and what I need and desire. I don’t have to be in need trying to find the missing pieces of life because the Lord is my shepherd. It’s his responsibility to help me know and understand the purpose for everything that I go through and experience. Do you find yourself wanting things? It could be because you’re not…

We need God. It doesn’t matter how strong or powerful we think we are, we need Him. See Psalm 21. For the king trusts in the Lord , And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he will not be shaken. Psalms 21:7 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.21.7.NASB Even the king, the most powerful, authoritative person they knew admitted that he needs the Lord. The king is not shaken because of the Lord, so how much more will that be the case for us? Are we trusting in the Lord for the strength that we need to do everything today?

What do you trust in? What are the things that you assume are going to be there for you no matter what? Often we mention people or we think of money or power, but the truth is that none of these things are going to bye there for us and none of them are worthy of our trust. Read Psalm 20. Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of the Lord , our God. Psalms 20:7 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.20.7.NASB Our God, the creator of the heavens and the earth is the only thing that is worth boasting about. He created all things and…

I love to look at nature. The amazing glory of everything from the majestic mountains and sandy beaches to forests and fields is so impressive and wonderful in their own way. From Psalm 19 we see: The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Psalms 19:1 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.19.1.NASB The heavens are a creation of God and they are certainly declaring the glory and majesty of God. Are we? God created us as well and we can be amazing works that declare the glory and majesty of God. His hands have created awesome and impressive landscapes and yet these are…

Ever want to be rescued? I think many of us have found ourselves in situations that we didn’t expect and weren’t ready for and as a result we needed saving. David had the same experience. He had people who were chasing him and wanted to kill him, but the Lord delivered him and now her uses Psalm 18 to sing His praises. He brought me forth also into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me. Psalms 18:19 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.18.19.NASB Why did God rescue him? God delighted in him. It’s so wonderful to think about God delighting in us as well. He delights in all His children.…

What satisfies us? What is there that gives us a sense of peace and comfort? In reading through Psalm 17, we see the psalmist struggling with life and then he makes this statement. As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake. Psalms 17:15 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.17.15.NASB Are we satisfied with simply knowing God? He is the One who gives us all that we have and all that we are. He is the creator of everything around us and all that we know. Are we satisfied with knowing and beholding Him?

What does God have for us? He provides his path, his presence, and his palm. See Psalm chapter 16. You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalms 16:11 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.16.11.NASB Good desires to make known to us the path of life. He wants us to experience all that He has for us and the pathway that leads to life. We will find and experience joy in his presence and as we are held in his hand we find that he provides pleasures forever. Will we choose to stay in his path, his…

How do you describe someone who follows the Lord? What characteristics define that person? In Psalm 15, several are listed. O Lord , who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. Psalms 15:1‭-‬2 NASB https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.15.1-2.NASB Does this define us? Are we willing to stand on what is true, even when it’s hard and difficult? Will we speak truth, even when it is uncomfortable or not generally accepted? Those are the traits and characteristics of someone who is in the presence of the Lord. If that does not define us or our…