God the Great Encourager

“No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers … Continue reading →

Imitating Christ’s Humility

“If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as … Continue reading →

Psalm 76 – Israel’s God—Judge of All the Earth

To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 In Judah God is known, his name is great in Israel. 2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling-place in Zion. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah 4 Glorious … Continue reading →

Psalm 75 – Thanksgiving for God’s Wondrous Deeds

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of your wondrous deeds. 2 At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity. 3 When the earth totters, with all its inhabitants, … Continue reading →

Psalm 74 – Plea for Help in Time of National Humiliation

A Maskil of Asaph. 1 O God, why do you cast us off for ever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember your congregation, which you acquired long ago, which you redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage. Remember Mount Zion, where you came to dwell. 3 Direct … Continue reading →

BOOK III – Psalm 73 – Plea for Relief from Oppressors

A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For they have no pain; … Continue reading →

Psalm 72 – Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King Of Solomon.

1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. 2 May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. 3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give … Continue reading →

Psalm 71 – Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help

1 In you, O Lord, I take refuge;                  let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me. 3 Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you … Continue reading →

Psalm 70 – Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. Of David, for the memorial offering. 1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me! 2 Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life. Let those be turned back and brought to dishonour who desire to hurt me. 3 Let those who … Continue reading →

Psalm 69 – Prayer for Deliverance from Persecution

To the leader: according to Lilies. Of David. 1 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. 3 I am weary with my crying; my throat is … Continue reading →