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May 7, 2024 · 1. Start by setting aside a specific time each day for your Psalm meditation. This could be early in the morning when your mind is still fresh, or in the evening as a way to unwind and reflect on the day. Choose a time that best aligns with your lifestyle and stick to it. 2.
Aug 9, 2016 · Consider Psalm 63:1, David said, “O God, you are my God; early will I seek You: my soul thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is.”. Before David ever won a single battle, he trained himself to worship, to seek God as he sat, probably cold and lonely, watching over his father’s sheep out in the ...
- Salvation in The Messianic Psalms
- Faith in The Lament Psalms
- Wisdom Psalms
- Psalms: Insight For Everyday Christian Leaders
[bctt tweet=”Through the Psalms we see that Jesus was destined to be our Messiah. – Lisa Harp Hinds”] Themes of salvation run throughout the messianic Psalms. In Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey, authors Arnold and Beyer state these Psalms reveal various characteristics of Christ as Messiah [ref]Arnold, Bill T. and Bryan E. Beyer....
One characteristic of the lament psalms is the writer’s trust in God’s salvation. That “somehow God will bring him through his trials” (Arnold and Beyer 311). David writes in Psalm 3:3, “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.” After crying out to God about the number of his enemies, David remembers in verse...
Another theme that the Psalms depict is the theme of wisdom. These give us “general observations about life” (Arnold and Beyer 308). Several may be classified as wisdom psalms, including chapters 1, 36, 49, 73, 101, 119, and 139. The psalmists describe the way life should be, and presents one or more aspects of our relationship with God (308). Psal...
[bctt tweet=”The message of the Psalms remains constant & useful for us today. – Lisa Harp Hinds”] Salvation, faith, and wisdom are three major themes found in the Psalms. These themes continue to teach us how to live our lives and influence others for Christ. They show us the importance of giving the proper respect to God, of believing in God’s po...
- It leads to joy. Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart. 2) The NLT translates the word blessed as joyful. The word can also be translated happy.
- It can keep us from sinning. How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 9) God’s Word is like a trained guard put in place to keep the peace.
- It offers free counseling. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. 24) How many times have I needed advice? Lots. How many times have I needed perspective?
- It guards against the trap of self-seeking. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! 36) Why is this so important? Because self-seeking is a trap.
Jan 29, 2020 · Luke Young. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? (Psalm 101:2) In general, every Christian wants to live a life that pleases God. We want to reflect God’s glory in grace in our personal lives, families, jobs, and churches. This is a great goal in the Christian life, but it can be discouraging and overwhelming.
Jul 29, 2020 · The Psalmist says to his soul: He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your ...
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Jan 5, 1997 · Psalm 119:11 tells us one of the keys to not sinning. It says, speaking to God, “Thy word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against thee.”. The way not to sin is to treasure the word of God in your heart. Which means that the way to succeed in the ultimate goal of life — to live for the glory of God by enjoying him forever ...
