Archive for the ‘ Psalms ’ Category

VerseD: Psalm 42:11

Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, especially that all are oppressed by sin. When we focus too much on our sin and evil in the world, it is easy to be depressed, but focusing on Christ gives peace and hope.

VerseD: Psalm 23:3

He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.

Psalm 23:3, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely give us eternal life, but He draws us closer to Christ and others to Christ by empowering us to witness to others to the glory of the Father.

VerseD: Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with My eye on you, I will give counsel.

Psalm 32:8, HCSB

Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, and through the Bible and the indwelling Holy Spirit sent from God He guides us in the work of drawing others to faith.

VerseD: Psalm 139:14

I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well.

Psalm 139:14, HCSB

Though we are sinful, we have been made by a wonder-filled God, and His greatest wonder is that He has saved us from sin by grace through faith in the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

VerseD: Psalm 145:18

The Lord is near all who call out to Him, all who call out to Him with integrity.

Psalm 145:18, HCSB

God came to us and made a way to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Because he lived and lives, He understands us and hears our cries. Let us take Him into a lost and hurting world.

VerseD: Psalm 3:3

But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head.

Psalm 3:3, HCSB

God comforts us, protects us, and gives us hope. Trust Him.

VerseD: Psalm 42:1

As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God.

Psalm 42:1, HCSB

God is always faithful, so Jesus should be our greatest desire, especially in light of the faithfulness of Christ on the cross and the presence of the Holy Spirit within us.

VerseD: Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Psalm 56:3, HCSB

There is no fear in love, and God is always faithful and our source of love. Trust our faithful Lord.

VerseD: Psalm 105:1

Give thanks to Yahweh, call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples.

Psalm 105:1, HCSB

God has a purpose for everything and everyone. Our ultimate purpose is to know God and make Him known, glorifying His name in all the earth.

VerseD: Psalm 143:8

Let me experience Your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in You. Reveal to me the way I should go because I long for You.

Psalm 143:8, HCSB

God became a man to show us the way to eternal life and call those who find Him “friend.” Let us call on the Friend of sinners and find His faithful love daily.