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Many psalms are prayers offered by their authors. Some are praises to the Lord, whether for His own greatness or for His great acts on behalf of His people. Some are petitions, asking the Lord to provide help in some way for His people. Some are confessions of sin made to the Lord, pleading forContinue reading “Day 189: Psalms 66-69”

Wisdom is highly esteemed in the Scriptures, with entire books of the Bible dedicated to the category of “wisdom literature.” The essence of wisdom is the knowledge and fear of the Lord. The person who is in a right relationship with God is wise, whatever his or her IQ or test scores may be. WhatContinue reading “Day 187: Psalms 51-57”

When we pray, we often combine a desperate cry to God with a quiet confidence that He will hear and answer us. To some this seems like a weakness in their faith, for if they truly believed God answered prayer they would not be so desperate. Others have the opposite experience, wondering in their desperationContinue reading “Day 188: Psalms 58-65”

Often in our Christian life we become bogged down with what we see as all the obligations we have toward God. While it is true that much is expected of God’s people, we are never left on our own to accomplish what He has given us to do. When we focus on the work ofContinue reading “Day 186: Psalms 46-50”

What do you want in life? This question is one every person has to face, and the answer helps determine the path we follow in life. Unfortunately, many people answer that question in a way that leads to frustration, disappointment, and isolation. Before we begin our journey of life, we need to be sure thatContinue reading “Day 185: Psalms 40-45”

As we read through the Bible, certain passages may jump out at us as particularly applicable to our current phase of life. Scripture speaks to people at every stage of human development, from the preborn infant to the oldest adult, from growth to maturity to decline to death. The Holy Spirit has inspired a documentContinue reading “Day 184: Psalms 36-39”

One of the greatest struggles people find in their lives is finding forgiveness. Many religions and other worldviews have no room for forgiveness for any offenses or transgressions. You must pay back the one you have offended, whether it is a god, a natural force, an individual, or a group. Until you provide payback, youContinue reading “Day 183: Psalms 32-35”

When we consider how we can build our relationship with the Lord, we need to consider how that relationship starts and who is the one who maintains it. So many times we try to base our relationship with God on what we do and how well we manage to do what He wants from us.Continue reading “Day 182: Psalms 26-31”

We would not know anything about God if He did not communicate with us. The Lord does this through two forms of revelation, called general revelation and special revelation. General revelation comes through nature and conscience, both of which let us know that God is there and powerful but do not provide details about Him.Continue reading “Day 180: Psalm 17-20”

Many Christians believe in God, trust Jesus for their salvation, seek the leading of the Holy Spirit, yet fail to recognize the greatness of God. They come to the Lord when they need something in their lives, or give Him their attendance at church, but they do not fully grasp the awesome power and majestyContinue reading “Day 181: Psalms 21-25”