Category: Praying Through the Psalms

1 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?Why are You so far from helping Me,And from the words of My groaning?2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear;And in the night season, and am not silent.3 But You are holy,Enthroned in the praises of Israel.4 Our fathers … Continue reading Psalm 22:1–18 (NKJV)

Joy in the Salvation of the LORD To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD;And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!2 You have given him his heart’s desire,And have not withheld the request of his lips.SelahPsalm 21:1-2 O LORD, I rejoice in … Continue reading Psalm 21 (NKJV)

The Assurance of God’s Saving Work To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble;May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;2 May He send you help from the sanctuary,And strengthen you out of Zion;3 May He remember all your offerings,And accept your … Continue reading Psalm 20 (NKJV)

The Perfect Revelation of the LORD To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God;And the firmament shows His handiwork.2 Day unto day utters speech,And night unto night reveals knowledge.3 There is no speech nor languageWhere their voice is not heard.4 Their line has gone out through all … Continue reading Psalm 19 (NKJV)

O LORD, I struggle and strive to live a holy life. I seek to come to You with clean hands and a pure heart.Hear my cry and show Yourself mighty against my enemies. They seem to prosper and gain more and more, these evil men who oppress others.Set things right, Lord, and help me to … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 17-18

31 For who is God, except the LORD?And who is a rock, except our God?32 It is God who arms me with strength,And makes my way perfect.33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer,And sets me on my high places.34 He teaches my hands to make war,So that my arms can bend a … Continue reading Psalm 18:31–45 (NKJV)

25 With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful;With a blameless man You will show Yourself blameless;26 With the pure You will show Yourself pure;And with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd.27 For You will save the humble people,But will bring down haughty looks.Psalm 18:25-27 O LORD, You are just, holy and righteous. You … Continue reading Psalm 18:25–30 (NKJV)

16 He sent from above, He took me;He drew me out of many waters.17 He delivered me from my strong enemy,From those who hated me,For they were too strong for me.18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,But the LORD was my support.19 He also brought me out into a broad place;He delivered … Continue reading Psalm 18:16–24 (NKJV)

7 Then the earth shook and trembled;The foundations of the hills also quaked and were shaken,Because He was angry.8 Smoke went up from His nostrils,And devouring fire from His mouth;Coals were kindled by it.9 He bowed the heavens also, and came downWith darkness under His feet.10 And He rode upon a cherub, and flew;He flew … Continue reading Psalm 18:7–15 (NKJV)