Have you experienced dry spells in your spiritual walk? I know I have. One moment, you had the fire of God's Spirit burning inside of you. Then, all of a sudden, the fire went out, and you wondered where God had gone. Click on the link below to read how the Psalmist handled that type of situation. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Hope #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 41, King David prayed a prayer that focused on God's mercy and protection. He prayed it during a time when he was ill and felt betrayed. David laid out his complaints not at the Lord but before Him. Click on the link below to see how David ended his conversation. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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The writer of Psalm 44 had quite a dilemma. He knew how God fought for the Israelites, but when he wrote that Psalm, he blamed God for coming against them. Have you ever felt like God was nowhere to be found or seemed to be working against you? Click on the link below to get the full story. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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The Psalmist tells us that our days are numbered. Since we don't know how God determines the number of days we have, the Psalmist vowed to watch what he does and not sin in what he says.

Click on the link below to see what the New Testament says about that subject. #BibleStudy #Devotions #EndTimes #Psalms #worship

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Psalm 32 is filled with many encouraging words including joy, cleared of guilt, forgiveness, protection, victory, guidance, and hearts that are pure. Each of the eleven verses David wrote in this Psalm have at least one corresponding verse in the New Testament. Click on the link below to read what they are. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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David wrote Psalm 5 as a poetic prayer to the Lord for guidance and protection. This Psalm contains five stanzas, each addressing the Lord on different topics. Click on the link below to read what they are and how they apply to you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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We have all experienced days of defeat and despair. Days when everything goes against us, and nobody seems to care about it. In those days, we can find victory when we turn to the Lord.

Click on the link below to read how David handled what looked like a sure defeat. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #Victory #worship

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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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