Category: Praying Through the Psalms

Lord, help me to always live a life of righteousness, shunning the evil of those who live in sin.I want to make my dwelling with You, meditating on Your word and living in obedience to Your will.You will lift up those who love You and serve You.The unrighteous will perish.I long for You and You … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 1-4

To the Chief Musician. With Stringed Instruments. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have relieved me in my distress;Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.2 How long, O you sons of men,Will you turn my glory to shame?How long will you love worthlessnessAnd seek falsehood? … Continue reading Psalm 4 (NKJV)

A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. 1 LORD, how they have increased who trouble me!Many are they who rise up against me.2 Many are they who say of me,“There is no help for him in God.”SelahPsalm 3:1-2 Lord, I have troubles! Why am I so attacked and opposed by my … Continue reading Psalm 3 (NKJV)

The Messiah's Triumph and Kingdom 1 Why do the nations rage,And the people plot a vain thing?2 The kings of the earth set themselves,And the rulers take counsel together,Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,3 “Let us break Their bonds in piecesAnd cast away Their cords from us.”Psalm 2:1-3 Lord, I know that the … Continue reading Psalm 2 (NKJV)

The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly 1 Blessed is the manWho walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,Nor stands in the path of sinners,Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,And in His law he meditates day and night.3 … Continue reading Psalm 1 (NKJV)