Category: Psalm Posts
God’s Protection
Scripture “ ‘Because he loves me,’ says the LORD, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.’ ” (Psalm 91:14, NIV) Word One time, I was outside my house standing under a big oak tree talking with some people. There had been a severe drought in Houston, and the trees […]
In the Day of Trouble
Scripture “In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5, NIV) Word People ask all the time, “Where is God in tragedy?” When we encounter difficulty and tragedy, we have to […]
Out of the Pit
Scripture “He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on the solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.” (Psalm 40:2, NLT) Word Everyone goes through seasons when they feel like they are in a pit. That pit can be a frustration or […]
Remain Confident of This
Scripture “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13, NIV) Word When David wrote Psalm 27, he was going through a tough time. Things weren’t going his way. But he said in effect, “I’m not worried. I’m not upset. I am confident […]
Secret Petitions
Scripture “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4, AMP) Word In the Psalms, it talks about the secret petitions of our heart. These are the hidden dreams that you haven’t told anybody about. One way you know they’re from God is […]
A Lifetime of Favor
Scripture “Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime…” (Psalm 30:4–5, NIV) Word Let this truth sink down into your spirit today: God’s favor is not for a season; it’s for a lifetime. How do we […]
His Mercy is Greater
Scripture “For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” (Psalm 100:5, NKJV) Word When you make a mistake, unfortunately, the critics and naysayers come out of the woodwork. People will tell you, “You’re all washed up. It’s too late.” If you wear that label, it will keep […]
No Limits
Scripture “I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent]; but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity].” (Psalm 119:96, AMP) Word We serve a supernatural God! He can do what medicine cannot do. He is not limited by your education, your […]
When God Opens the Floodgates
Scripture “And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” (Psalm 78:53, NKJV) Word Nothing can stop the force of mighty rushing water. Three or four feet of water can pick up a car that weighs thousands of pounds and move it all around. You’ve probably […]
Praise and Strength
Scripture “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” (Psalm 28:7, NIV) Word Praise and strength go hand in hand. When you give God praise, He gives you strength. When you thank […]
Before Your Eyes
Scripture “I will set no base or wicked thing before my eyes…” (Psalm 101:3, AMP) Word In this Psalm, David was determined to honor the Lord with his mind. David knew that what he watched would affect his thinking. If he didn’t guard his mind by choosing carefully what he looked at, he would be […]
He Holds Your Destiny
Scripture “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.” (Psalm 37:23, NKJV) Word Oftentimes, people who aren’t fulfilling their destiny will try to discourage you from fulfilling yours. They may not do it intentionally, but they’ll tell you what you can’t do and how things won’t […]
