Intro: Psalm 40 is an explosion of praise for the way the Lord saves those who trust in him. It dwells deeply on the goodness and mercy of the Lord. It is a psalm that shows how the Lord delivers his people from their sin and enemies. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 I … Continue reading Psalm 40
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Psalm 39
We all know it is true that often when the Lord disciplines us he goes after those things that we hold more dearly than himself. He wants us to hold him more dearly than anything else in the world. He wants our love for him to be rivaled by nothing and no one. He does this because he knows that only in Himself will we be satisfied. He does it because he loves us, and only wants what is best for us. There is only one place to find joy, and this is in knowing him.
Psalm 37
Intro: Psalm 37 encourages us to take the long view when it comes to our lives. David encourages us to not get angry when we see cheaters prosper but to trust in the Lord. For he has promised to prosper and give unspeakable joy to his followers. 37:1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not … Continue reading Psalm 37
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