Read Psalm 80:8-13 One of the greatest tragedies in life is wasted opportunity--not making the most of what God has given us. We came into this world with ce...

Read Psalm 74:12-23 For God is my King from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth" (v. 12). Asaph wrote those words after surveying the damage ...

Read Psalm 92:7-15 Someone has said that there are three stages in life: childhood, adolescence and "My, you're looking good." We can't stop aging. But no ma...

Read Psalm 96:7-13 Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!" (v. 9). God desires holiness for His people. "Be holy, for I am holy" is repeated several...

Read Psalm 61:1-8 Whenever David found himself in a tight spot, he instinctively turned to God in prayer. Prayer is the natural breath of the believer. It en...

Read Psalm 37:8-15 "But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace" (v. 11). Our Lord echoed this same idea whe...

Read Psalm 73:1-28 Asaph begins by standing true in what he believes about God, but he slips because he starts to look at neighbors and becomes envious. He w...

Read Psalm 55:1-23 David wrote this psalm during the early stages of Absalom's conspiracy. He tells us that in times of trial we can take one of three approa...

Read Psalm 68:28-35 We don't go far on our own strength. Here, David instructs us how to understand and appropriate the strength of God. He tells us to ascri...

Read Psalm 149:1-9 "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song" (v. 1). We have a tendency to want to sing the same songs in church, and there's nothing wr...

Read Psalm 119:57-64 All of us enjoy having friends. We need them. The psalmist says that the Word of God pertains to our friendships. "I am a companion of a...

Read Psalm 119:49-56 I enjoy classical music. I often tune my radio to classical music while I'm studying. I also enjoy going to concerts. Before a concert b...

Read Psalm 106:1-5 "Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Or can declare all His praise?" (v. 2). Who can truly praise the Lord? Those who know God thro...

Read Psalm 119:161-168 "I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure" (v. 162). When do we find great treasure or spoil? Usually after a battle. Th...

Read Psalm 109:14-20 What we love determines how we live. What delights us also directs us. David wrote about his enemies, "As he loved cursing, so let it co...

Read Psalm 139:7-12 Have you ever tried to run away from God? Don't try; it can't be done. "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your pr...

Read Psalm 68:19-27 "Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation!" (v. 19). We can translate that verse, "Blessed be the ...

Read Psalm 9:13-16 Have you ever looked at a beautiful rose and watched it slowly blossom day after day? Have you ever tried to help it open? If you try, you...

Read Psalm 65:1-13 "Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; and to You the vow shall be performed" (v. 1). David was a great soldier. But he also was a great...

Read Psalm 11:1-7 Have you ever felt like running away? "In the Lord I put my trust; how can you say to my soul, 'Flee as a bird to your mountain'?" (v. 1). ...