Happy 4th of July! This is the day we celebrate the independence of our nation. Those who know Christ will one day celebrate an even greater independence day. But the future for the ones who don't know the Lord, the ungodly, is a different story.

In Psalm 10, the Psalmist comes down rather harshly on ungodly people. I've observed that many people prefer not to read about the ungodly or ungodly things. Maybe because that word doesn't sound very encouraging or because it might expose something in their lives. Click on the link below to see if God speaks to your heart through this Psalm. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms

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David laid out some serious needs in the prayer he prayed in Psalm 38. Within his prayer, he stated twice the urgency of his situation. Click on the link below to read about the beneficial takeaways for us in this Psalm. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Prayer #Psalms #worship

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Psalm 8:1 says, O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. When expressing how majestic the name of the Lord is, the Psalmist said that it fills the earth. The Bible records many names the Lord gave Himself so we could understand His attributes. Click on the link below to read about them. #BibleStudy #Devotions #God #Psalms #worship

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Many people take the position that God is passive or non-existent. Others are quick to get angry with Him. Psalm 2 offers encouragement to its readers while also issuing a warning. Click on the link below to read about them. #Anger #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms

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Worship styles vary from one church to another, as they do with individual Christians. I like reading many of the Psalms because they encourage us to worship God by rejoicing, singing, and praising Him. Click on the link below to read why the righteous rejoice. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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A Message From God Concerning His Love For You

I have noticed that people don't like reading about wickedness or sin. Unfortunately we are exposed to those two qualities every day. Fortunately though, we are surrounded by the love of God. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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Even though David had seen many troubles, he knew God cared about the anguish of his soul. Therefore, without reservation he openly confessed, "I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love." In Psalm 31, David referred to God's protection four times. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 35, David needed God to intervene with his oppressors. God will always help us when faced with our enemy. But remember, His ways are different from our ways. So, don't allow disappointment to creep into your soul. Instead, click on the link below to read what you should replace it with. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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Do you like to praise the Lord? Psalm 33, probably written by David represents the many who enjoy singing praises to God. If you want to fill your heart with joy and praise then click on the link below to read today's post and the Psalm it's written about. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Praise #Psalms #worship

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David said, "My heart has confidence in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!" Have you had days when you just didn't feel like singing praises to God? Do you know who loses out when you have those moments? Click on the link below to read how confidence and praising Him work together. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #TrustGod #worship

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The central theme of Christianity revolves around the unfailing love of God. Even though we know what "unfailing" means, we can have difficulty understanding its total concept. Click on the link below to read the reason why. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Psalms #worship

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The book of Psalms says God is our shield. As we read through the scriptures, though, He being our shield is usually accompanied by other virtues. Click on the link below to read what those virtues consist of. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Faith #Psalms

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David, the author of Psalm 4, faced many enemies. He always turned from those against him toward the One who was for him. He said, You can be sure of this: God set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him. How sure are you of your relationship with God? Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 29, David wrote about the powerful and majestic voice of the Lord. Six times in this Psalm, we are given examples of what the voice of the Lord can do, concluding with God's love and compassion. Click on the link below to read about the power of the voice of the Lord. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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King David authored Psalm 15. In only five verses, he laid out how to enter into the presence of the Lord. He began this Psalm with a question in verse one followed by its answers in the remaining four verses. Click on the link below to read what they are. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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It's a good thing when God fixes His eyes upon us. In fact David filled Psalm 34 with many other encouraging words for godly people. Click on the link below to read about the perks followers of Jesus can enjoy. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm the Psalmist asked the following interesting question. Has the Lord redeemed you? He continued by saying, Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.

His timeless inquiry seeks an answer from people of every generation, including us. Click on the link below to read more. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Thankful #worship

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Thanksgiving Day is this Thursday, and I've chosen Psalm 136 for the devotion leading up to that day. This Psalm uses the phrase, "Give thanks," twelve times, covering twenty-five things for which the Psalmist was thankful. Click on the link below to see what those things are. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Psalms #Thankful #Thanksgiving

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The season of Thanksgiving reminds Christians that Thanksgiving isn't just a day of celebration but a lifestyle to be lived every day. The writer of Psalm 100 must have been filled with excitement just by the words he used. Click on the link below to share his excitement. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Thanksgiving #worship

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Psalm 50 tells us to offer God a sacrifice of thanksgiving continually. It also encourages us to fulfill the vows or promises we've made to Him. Click on the link below to find out why we should fulfill our vows. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Sacrifice #Thanksgiving #worship

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