Forgiveness=Happiness “Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.” Psalm 32:3 If you haven’t experienced the joy of God’s forgiveness, do as David did: Confess-acknowledge the sin Repent-tell God you are sorry and make plans to turn from the sin Accept-God’s forgiveness and…
I am Never a Dread to God “I am a dread to my friends…” Psalm 31:11b We want to share our burdens with our friends without being a burden. Let God carry the load… Go to God and tell Him what you need. (V1-5) Pour out all your feelings to Him. (V6-13) Tell…
When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” Psalm 30:6 For whatever reason David tripped into a pit of pride—found his security in the success and fortune he enjoyed. God is anger by pride. When we call to God for mercy, confessing our sin, He heals us and lifts us out of…
The Voice of the Lord “The voice of the Lord…” Psalm 29:3 Ascribe To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic Majestic Regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing Supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty Is…
Something Happens in Prayer “To you I call, O Lord my Rock…” Psalm 28:1a When I am not just going through the motions, something happens in prayer. David Asked God to pay attention to his prayer (V1-2a) Postured himself for prayer (V2b) Made his petitions known (V3) Turned the results over to God (4) Confidently…
Talking Truths for the Edge of the Ledge “I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 I want to see the goodness of the LORD in the living, don’t you? Sometimes the “badness” of the world hides the goodness of the Lord. The indecent, backstabbing, dishonest actions,…