Psalm 150:5-6 NKJV Praise Him with loud cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! The book of Psalms begins with committing our ways to God in Psalm 1 and ends with the final great Hallelujah (Praise) in Psalm 150. What a glorious way to end […]
Psalm 40:11 NKJV Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord; let Your lovingkindness and Your truth continually preserve me. A little boy disobeyed his parents and ended up grounded. However, shortly afterwards, he had a heartfelt talk with his parents and felt genuinely remorseful. He received love and acceptance in return from his […]
I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. Psalm 57:9 Praising God during tough times is a challenge. David, the psalmist, had been in the same situation. He faced various trials throughout his journey, from a shepherd boy to the political courts. It was clear that […]
Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Psalm 127:1 Peace and prosperity characterize king Solomon’s reign. There were hardly any wars during his reign, whereas architectural buildings and construction were soaring in the kingdom. The monuments and […]
Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalms 107:8. Seasons are wonderful! Each season has its appeal. From the brightness of spring and the warmth of summer to the sweet aroma of monsoon rains and the vivid hues of autumn, seasons […]
Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Identity crisis is a real issue. The world today offers options aplenty for people to choose from when forming their identities. It may be their profession, wealth, or social status, among many other […]
“I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.” Psalm 59:16 Most people naturally sing when they are joyful. Almost everyone naturally cries when they are sorrowful. Our emotions reveal our circumstances. Our […]
For You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord shall enlighten my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop; by my God I can leap over a wall. 2 Samuel 22:29-30 David wrote this chapter when God delivered him from his enemies and established his kingdom. David’s life is proof of an […]
