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In the Psalms, David often made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly. He encouraged the godly to rejoice and be glad in the Lord. He also sent a warning to the enemies of the Lord. In Psalm 68, what happened when David came to the place of rejoicing and praising God with a testimony on his lips? Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms

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I have read Psalm 23 at the graveside of numerous funerals. Unfortunately, many people only know it because that's the setting they've heard it in. David, however, wrote this Psalm as a celebration of His relationship with God in this life. Click on the link below so you can celebrate it too. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Psalms #worship

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How do you respond to God? How do you respond to Him when He answers your requests? One other question, do you rely on the Lord for your daily strength? Psalm 21 tells us how David and the nation responded to the Lord when He answered their prayer. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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Psalm 20 contains a number of prayers that begin with "May the Lord." We often offer prayers similar to those that we call benedictions. Click on the link below to read what are we declaring each time we offer that type of prayer. #BibleStudy #blessing #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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When you think about the Laws of God, what is the first thing you think of? Many would respond by saying they are full of dos and don'ts. According to Psalm 19, that's not the way David viewed them Click on the link below to read about their characteristics and how they benefit us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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David was credited with writing Psalm 18 in response to the day God rescued him from his enemies and from Saul. In this Psalm David painted a picture of how God delivered him from his enemies and why He did it. To get the details click on the link below and you can also read how this psalm relates to you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms

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Psalm 46 contains two stanzas. The fist stanza presented a picture of the power and strength of God. The second stanza takes a look at God and His dominance using phrases like come and see, and be still and know. This Psalm also points to an end time event. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Peace #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 28, David wrote, Lord is my strength and shield. He was well aware of the protection of the shield and power of His strength made available to him by the Lord. This Psalm is a prayer that parallels a prayer we were taught in the New Testament. Click on the link below to find out more about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 22, God gave David insight into the day when Jesus felt forsaken by God. He didn’t sin, but we get an idea of the consequences we create for ourselves when we sin. Click on the link below to read what those Consequences are. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms #sin

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Psalm One clearly defines the difference between the godly and the ungodly. Recently, a life insurance policy advertisement was built around the phrase "would have, could have, should have." No one will be able to stand before the Lord in eternity and say those words. Click on the link below to check out the benefits of those who go into eternity knowing Jesus. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Psalms

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When you call out to the Lord, do you expect Him to hear your prayer? David did. In examining Psalm 17, we’ll understand why he expected God to hear and respond to his prayer. Plus, David's goal is exactly the same as ours. Click on the link below to read what it is. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Prayer #Psalms #worship

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Have you ever had times when it seemed like your prayers just bounced off the ceiling? Psalm 77 talks about having similar experiences. The Psalmist progressed from God wasn't listening to him, to God wasn't there, to blaming God and then questioning Him. Click on the link below to read how things changed for him. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship #TrustGod

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Does God actually wrap His arms around us to keep us safe? Whether He does or not, He sure makes us feel that way. In Psalm 61, David said, "No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. Click the link below to see why David made that statement and read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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The second verse of Psalm 14 says, The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race. He doesn't look down at us, He looks to us. He wants us to seek Him. The first verse of talks about those who say there is no God. Click on the link below to see what God refers to them as. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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The twelfth Psalm consists of only eight verses. The way David wrote this Psalm, he put all the negative stuff first. We can all learn through his negative observations. Then when you get to the second half... Well, click on the link below to see how the Lord's promises bless your life every day. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 24, David defined the King of Glory. In just10 verses, King David gives us a clear picture of his heavenly King. Click on the link below to read today's post and this short Psalm to reflect on who God is and how He fits into your life. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In today's post we examine one of the Psalms Jewish pilgrims sang or recited as they traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the annual feasts. This Psalm ends with a chorus that has a theme revolving around how God watches over us. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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Jesus, the stone the builders rejected, became the chief cornerstone of our faith. The Psalmist leaves us with the thought that in the Lord, even if we have a bad day, we can still rejoice. Click on the link below as we dive into today's Psalm. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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In Psalm 11, David received advice that went kind of like this; "Since your enemies are after you, you need to run to the mountains. David wasn't much into running away from his problems, nor should we. Click on the link below to read why. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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Nothing on the earth will last forever. According to the Bible, the earth itself won't last forever. I find it interesting how the popularity of influential people quickly fades away. Jesus, however, is one person we will never forget. Why? because He will reign forever. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Psalms #worship

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