“But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.” Psalm 4:3 Devotion: When we face the shame that comes with standing with Jesus, so many lies can fill our minds. We can begin to doubt what we believe, and the pressure from others can make us feel crazy. It …
“O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah” Psalm 4:2 Devotion: At times, the world appears upside down, especially when others around us oppose God’s ways. His ways are righteous and true, fostering life and health. It’s challenging to find peace when others push us …
“To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!” Psalm 4:1 Devotion: In life, we often turn to those who have helped us in the past, building confidence in their reliability. …
“Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked.” Psalm 3:7 Devotion: At times we are tempted to experience God’s truth in ways that are inconsistent with God’s truth. For example, while it is true that God will deliver His people, this shouldn’t lead us …
“I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.” Psalm 3:6 Devotion: There are many reasons to be afraid in this life. The root of fear is the sense that a bad outcome is in our future. Our plans might be upended, our bodies might be harmed, or the stability of …
“I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.” Psalm 3:5 Devotion: Life is hard. And because life is hard we need help. The temptation in life is to believe that what will sustain us comes from ourselves. This drive to sustain our life keeps us awake, burning the candle at both ends. We research, grasp, …
“I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah” Psalm 3:4 Devotion: Some individuals gradually come to understand the significance of prayer over time. Initially, conversing with God may seem daunting, while for others, might start off as more instinctive. However, regardless of our journey, the Psalms serve as a guide, drawing us into …
“But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” Psalm 3:3 Devotion: David contemplated his numerous adversaries in verses 1-2. He heard their disparaging remarks: “There is no salvation for him in God.” Tempted to despair, David shifted his focus in verse 3, saying, “But you…” He redirected his attention from his …
“A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, ‘There is no salvation for him in God.’ Selah” Psalm 3:1-2 Devotion: David was surrounded by those who hated him. Even his own son rose up against him. The voices he …
“Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” Psalm 2:12 Devotion: Psalm 1 introduces the concept of the blessed person, a desire shared by many. Similarly, Psalm 2 concludes by highlighting those who experience blessing. Psalm 2 defines blessing in terms …
