Psalms
Psalm 2 – The world is a wreck. Nations rage against one another. Political parties are at each others throats. Lies, half truths, conspiracy theories abound. The precariousness of…
Psalm 3 – We’ve all been there. Everything imaginable could and did go wrong. To some degree we’re living in the consequence of our own choice. This is something…
Psalm 4 – It seems to be a fact that no matter what our day has held, what challenge we’ve been facing, what turmoil our life is currently in…
Psalm 5 – “Truth – begin praying this word truth over the situation,” I sensed the Lord say. I was inundated with turmoil and crisis as I had been…
Psalm 6 – Correction. Discipline. Rebuke. Words we don’t like the sound of and many times think of these with parents to children but not necessarily as adults. Yet,…
Psalm 7 – There is nothing hidden from our God. All the things we do, all things we think of doing – He knows. I have often wondered if…
Psalm 8 – Stop a moment and put on some new lenses. Look about you. Look at the trees, the beauty of creation. Consider life itself and how God…
Psalm 9 – How do you begin your prayers? Are they opened with and spent in simply bringing all the things on your heart before Him? Or are they…
Psalm 10 – “Just do something God!” We’ve all been guilty of such a plea. We’ve been looking at a situation, praying over it continually, possibly months to even…
Psalm 11 – There are two different instances in David’s life where he was on the run. He was hunted by King Saul and later he went on the…
Psalm 12 – We live in a deceitful world. People mislead mischievously and outright in boldness. Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish truth from lies as we’re overwhelmed with the…
Psalm 13 – The question is asked 4 times in 2 verses: How long? We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re there now. You desire to be done with a…
Psalm 14 – There is a fundamental reality that denying the existence of God is not just through our words. The denying of God’s existence is not just an…
Psalm 15 – In an entrance liturgy to the temple, Psalm 15 poses a question, gives a response and is followed by a promise. The faith of the Israelite’s…
Psalm 16 – Right under the title of Psalm 16 it states “A miktam of David.” There are many thoughts as to what this means as commentators and theologians…
Psalm 17 – There is something amazing about the life of David as we read his stories and then from his own thoughts psalms he wrote. David was human…
Psalm 18 – It’s one of the most beautiful songs of thanksgiving. An almost identical poem is found in 2 Samuel 22 as David was coming to the end…
Psalm 19 – There is no way to fathom the greatness of our God. The heavens display His majesty and grandeur. Nature sings to Him. The beauty of who…
Psalm 20 – O Lord, Answer us when we call! It’s a prayer, almost like a spontaneous one on David’s part offered before a battle. It’s a prayer preparing…
Psalm 21 – David Guzik writes at the end of his commentary on Psalm 21: “We will sing and praise Your power: After the direct statement of praise, David…
Psalm 22 – It’s one of the most heartfelt, gut wrenching prayers of David. “Why have you forsaken me?” he asks. Whatever the great trial he was enduring at…
Psalm 23 – God is far more interested in our being than our doing. He cares much more about our ongoing relationship with Him rather than the things we…
Psalm 24 – It speaks toward the greatness of God. Everything in creation is His. No man can stand before the eternal Creator on his own. Psalm 24 is…
Psalm 25 – Deceit is everywhere. Little lies turn into big beliefs. Words without meaning behind them mislead. False teachings abound and we so easily latch onto something that…
Psalm 26 – The testing of our faith comes in many forms all of which is allowed by God. Times of testing are never easy and in fact, really…
Psalm 27 – This is by far one of my favorite Psalms. There is such beauty to the cries for God’s protection and deliverance from the darkness. Despite the…
Psalm 28 – There is a subtle difference between Psalm 28 and many of the others written. Although it speaks much the same of God’s deliverance of a certain…
Psalm 30 – What would it look like for us to live a life of praise? From the moment we wake even before crawling out of bed to the…
Psalm 31 – There are many of us who claim to have faith in God. We’ve turned to Jesus at some point on our journey. We’ve sought to seek…
Psalm 32 – Confession is an admittance of wrong. It is owning up to what we’ve done with “The Blame Game” put away. Confession is not making excuses. With…
Psalm 33 – We all have plans. They come in all shapes and sizes. We have the instant plans, which are for today. We have the weekly and even…
Psalm 34 – Heartache is a part of life. Disappointment racks our mind and even demeanor when things go completely south as to what they should or could have…
Psalm 35 – “There is nothing that can make you strong to labor for God, bold to fight against your enemies, and mighty to resist your temptations, like a…
Psalm 36 – How would you describe a wicked person? Would words and descriptions come of someone who takes another’s life, someone bent on another’s destruction? A wicked person…
Psalm 37 – We’ve all prayed prayers like this: God, how much longer must we endure the situation that is causing so much grief and sorrow? How much longer…
Psalm 38 – The effects of sin are devastating. Beside the spiritual aspect of it bringing a wall between ourselves and God, it also plays against us emotionally, mentally…
Psalm 39 – There are many times when our emotions run high in a situation. Driven by disappointment or anger we can easily lash out at others through our…
Psalm 40 – “Deep inside my heart I know You’ve won I know You’ve overcome And even in the dark when I’m undone I still believe it I live…
Psalm 41 – Throughout Scripture, God speaks toward our own response to the weak, the poor, those who are hurting and those in need. He challenges His people again…
Psalm 42 – Our bodies are made up of 55 to 65 percent of water. When an individual does not drink water to re-hydrate things can go south fast. …
Psalm 43 – Discouragement sweeps across any of us in a moments notice. A statement is made, a conversation had that is not what was expected, can usher it…
Psalm 44 – War-Weary – utterly exhausted and dejected by war especially after a prolonged conflict. (Dictionary.com) There’s a tension that hits all of us at times. It’s that…
Psalm 45 – Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 8 Fine linen, bright and…
Psalm 46 – There is no stopping our God. None. Although foe has come against, darkness circles the planet in hopes of annihilating God’s…
Psalm 47 – Inheritance – A valuable possession that is a common heritage from nature. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) The genetic characters…
Psalm 48 – Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise. When the illness has taken a turn, the doctor’s words are not encouraging; even when…
Psalm 49 – I remember the story well. A pastor I used to serve under told of an incident at his previous church where a member was a beyond…
Psalm 50 – Our battlefields are different but they bring about the same feelings at times. We feel exhausted, weary from the ongoing things…
Psalm 51 – Psalm 51 is a beloved writing of hope for all Believers for centuries. James Boice notes, “It was recited in full by Sir Thomas More and…
Psalm 52 – We’ve all encountered it. A situation or a person seemingly gets away with murder. In fact, this is what David wrestles through as he revisits the…
Psalm 53 – What does the rejection of God look like? Some would point toward the atheist who has concluded there is not a God of the universe who…
Psalm 54 – “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.” – Proverbs 26:27 The warning is clear. There are…
Psalm 55 – Sometimes we want to run away. Life has become a never-ending story of the same thing different day. We wish it would end but for the…
Psalm 56 – “Our God is greater Our God is stronger God You are higher than any other Our God is healer Awesome in power our God our…
Psalm 57 – We all encounter it from time to time. Someone speaks against us. Sometimes these words are easily brushed off and we go on. Other times it…
Psalm 58 – There is an expectation we often have that people in leadership will act and move with integrity. This can be translated from leadership within the church,…
Psalm 59 – “O my Strength, I watch for You. You, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. God will go before me…” Psalm 59:9-10b NIV…
Psalm 60 – The sting of defeat cripples us physically, emotionally, mentally. Sometimes it has the power to harm us spiritually as well. When…
Psalm 61 – We all have those times, days, weeks even when there is nothing about our life we like. We’re in a situation where turmoil is unending. We…
Psalm 62 – The waiting room of God is something we all enter. It’s the place where we know what we believe and know that He will act. But…
Psalm 63 – Desolate. The craggy rocks tower above. The sun cracked sand hard like pavement. The hot winds of the day and below…
Psalm 64 – I remember growing up that my Mom would pray for God’s protection over each of us children. She asked for Jesus to block the enemy from…
Psalm 65 – The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published an interesting fact of nature. The average hurricane will release the equivalent to 6 x 10 to…
Psalm 66 – The Greek Bible calls this “A Psalm of Resurrection.” It is read every Easter before the congregation. The Psalm speaks toward our need to praise our…
Psalm 67 – “The best saints and the worst sinners may unite in this petition.” – Charles Spurgeon These words come from a beautiful blessing Aaron gave to the…
Psalm 68 – We as Believers need to be confident. Confident in our salvation. Confident in our relationship with Jesus. Confident in the reality God is supreme and reigns…
Psalm 69 – The favor of God is something we all should seek. One of the best definitions of this is a demonstrated delight. Simply consider what that means. …
Psalm 70 – There are many things that decimate our outlook and well being. These are what leads us to the pit of despair. It’s that moment when a…
Psalm 71 – “But as for me…” – Psalm 71:14 Although this psalm is tagged anonymous, many believe it was David who wrote it. Older in years now, he…
Psalm 72 – We live in a time and age where the vitriol of hatred spews continually across our globe. World leadership across this world spews hate and criticism…
Psalm 73 – There’s a saying, “You best be careful what you wish for.” The thought behind this phrase is a warning. If the wish comes true, there could…
Psalm 74 – “Remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise O God Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me” -…
Psalm 75 – “Are we there yet?” asks the child in the backseat on a long drive. Many times this is asked after the car has barely pulled out…
Psalm 76 – Our God is known. He continues to reveal Himself and His works even though some deny. His knowledge renown. We do not worship like the ancient…
Psalm 77 – How much longer, God? How much more can I endure? Words of comfort are meaningless. We put them away as our soul refuses to listen. The…
Psalm 79 – Sin holds consequences. Willful choices and deliberately shutting out God’s words of instruction, doing what we want instead eventually catches up. Sometimes it’s a question of…
Psalm 80 – “All will come right if we are right. The best turn is not that of circumstances but of character. When the Lord turns his people he…
Psalm 81 – God is our deliverer despite our wanderings. It is a hymn sung at one of Israel’s many festivals. The Psalm more than likely was sung at…
Psalm 82 – It’s a fascinating picture. God standing before the judges and magistrates of the world. Judges sit as they hear cases. They preside over and rule. But…
Psalm 83 – It was a time of national crisis. Enemies had come upon Israel and were set on their destruction. If God remained silent or did not hold…
Psalm 84 – It is the cry from the deepest part of the soul. A deep longing to be with our God that is unquenchable, not met any other…
Psalm 85 – We praise Thee, O God! For the Son of Thy love, For Jesus Who died, And is now gone above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen….
Psalm 86 – There are moments in this life when things are so painful and distressing we are driven to God. These pains come in many fluid circumstances resulting…
Psalm 87 – The city of our God – Jerusalem is the place where God set forth His redemptive work. He laid the foundation in ancient times of what…
Psalm 88 – Darkness presses in. The pit of which we have fallen drives our sight above to see a flicker of light. So far away, we cannot even…
Psalm 89 – It is a psalm declaring the tremendous reign of David. Through Samuel’s prophecy, God called Him to be the mightiest king on earth. He made a…
Psalm 90 – It is one of the oldest psalms. Written by Moses, the great leader of Israel, commentators believe this was written about the time of Numbers 20…
Psalm 91 – God has a secret place for His own. It is a place to live and dwell in. It is a place where hope is found. It…
Psalm 92 – Faith knows no sunsets. Once a year Americans gather together for Thanksgiving. It is a time to give thanks for the many blessings God has given…
Psalm 93 – The sound of the ocean pounds against the shore. The undertow pulls to the deep. The crashing of the waves is loud. It is fearsome and…
Psalm 94 – The act of discipline is of love. In today’s culture, this thought has taken a backseat. Many parents love their children deeply but do not discipline. …
Psalm 95 – Crusty bread. Nothing can restore a piece or loaf of bread back to its freshness. It seems the longer it’s exposed to the elements, the harder…
Psalm 96 – Let’s take a stroll down our past. Consider your journey and where you’ve come from. Think of your family and upbringing. Look toward those events in…
Psalm 97 – The holiness of God is great and vast. When God appeared on Mount Sinai it was always marked by a thick cloud on the mountain and…
Psalm 98 – What would a new song to our eternal great God sound like? This question rambles in my thoughts as I consider my own prayers and what…
Psalm 99 – “Oh, my God!” We hear people say this phrase all the time. I’m old enough to remember when it began slipping into television programs in the…
Psalm 100 – Many people live as though they are the Masters of their Universe. Everything they do, everything they are, revolves around themselves. Decisions made, a life lived;…