Psalm 52
But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I trust in God’s faithful love forever and ever (Psalm 52:8 CSB).
Trusting God is often easier said than done. There are times when we think we … Read the rest
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Psalm 51
Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit. (Psalm 51:12 CSB).
Joy is not always an easy emotion to maintain, especially when sin creeps in and fills us with guilt and … Read the rest
Psalm 50
Whoever offers a thanksgiving sacrifice honors me, and whoever orders his conduct, I will show him the salvation of God (Psalm 50:23 CSB).
Our covenant with God no longer requires animal sacrifice to atone for our sins. Jesus completed that … Read the rest
Psalm 49
But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for He will take me (Psalm 49:15 CSB).
Perhaps the greatest fear in life is death itself, and that’s what Sheol is. It is a place of darkness, cut … Read the rest
Psalm 48
God, within your temple, we contemplate your faithful love. Like your name, God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with justice (Psalm 48:9-10 CSB).
How often do we dwell on the … Read the rest
Psalm 47
Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise! (Psalm 47:6 CSB)
There has been a movement in the last six Psalms from a feeling that God is far away to the confidence that God is … Read the rest
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the sea (Psalm 46:1 & 2 … Read the rest
Psalm 45
I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever (Psalm 45:17 CSB).
The heading of this Psalm designates it as “a love song,” and the words that follow are … Read the rest
Psalm 44
God, we have heard with our ears- our ancestors have told us- the work you accomplished in their days, in days long ago: Rise up! Help us! Redeem us because of your faithful love (Psalm 44:1 & 26 CSB).
Have … Read the rest
Psalm 43
Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God (Psalm 43:5 CSB).
This same line from Psalm 42 is repeated … Read the rest