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Learning How to Worship God 5

In our previous studies in the first four of the five books within the Book of Psalms, we’ve seen that each brought forth a vital factor that God wanted us to incorporate within our worship of Him.

                  The first concerned itself with the vital importance of obeying God and embracing the fruits thereof. The second focuses upon depth of Jehovah’s ways of caring for us. The third is about how to stand in the presence of His holiness and how to do our best to do likewise. And finally, the fourth teaches us how to embrace the depth of God’s love when He renders His Godly ‘corrections’ to place us back upon our heavenly path.

Book five: (Psalms 107 -150)

            This fifth and final book of the five books within the Book of Psalms, concerns itself with how to worship our God with great thanksgiving and reverence for the power of His redemptive deliverance.

                  Ps. 107 sets the entire tone for the fifth book:

O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary, and gathered them from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.


They wandered in the wilderness in a [solitary] desert region; and did not find a way to an inhabited city. Hungry and thirsty, they fainted. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He rescued them from their distresses. He led them by the straight way, to an inhabited city [where they could establish their homes].

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonderful acts to the children of men! For He satisfies the parched throats and fills the hungry appetite with what is good.


Some dwelt in darkness and in the deep (deathly) darkness, prisoners [bound] in misery and chains, because they had rebelled against the precepts of God and spurned the counsel of the Most High. Therefore He humbled their heart with hard labor; they stumbled and there was no one to help. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distresses.

He brought them out of darkness and the deep (deathly) darkness and broke their bonds apart. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonderful acts to the children of men! Ps. 107:1 – 15. AMP

Fools, because of their rebellious way, and because of their sins, were afflicted…and they drew near to the gates of death. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and rescued them from their destruction.


Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonderful acts to the children of men! And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving and speak of His deeds with shouts of joy! Ps. 107:12:22 AMP

            While this account reflects Israel’s downfall due to their unrepentant sinful, leading to their Babylonian exile, and God’s deliverance out of His compassion and lovingkindness; those same promises applied to Jehovah’s adopted Gentile children and their historical falling away because He included them in the Abrahamic Covenant.

I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your faithful love is higher than the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

God, be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over the whole earth. Ps. 108:3 – 5. AMP

            Still focusing on Jehovah’s love and faithfulness and how it glorifies Him.

The Lord (Father) says to my Lord (the Messiah, His Son), “Sit at My right hand
Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet [subjugating them into complete submission].”

The Lord will send the scepter of Your strength from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” Your people will offer themselves willingly [to participate in Your battle] in the day of Your power; In the splendor of holiness, from the womb of the dawn, your young men are to You as the dew.


The Lord has sworn [an oath] and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever
According to the order of Melchizedek.” The Lord is at Your right hand, He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. He will execute judgment [in overwhelming punishment] among the nations; He will fill them with corpses, He will crush the chief men over a broad country.

He will drink from the brook by the wayside; Therefore He will lift up His head [triumphantly]. Ps. 110 AMP

            Since the time of Moses, God has been talking about a Messiah, a future King with an eternal reign alongside Him, even within the Abrahamic Covenant. Here, He cements this Messiah in His place, as His own Son.

He has made His wonderful acts to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and merciful and full of loving compassion.

He has given food to those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence];
He will remember His covenant forever.

He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].

The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; a good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;


His praise endures forever. Ps. 111:4, 5, 9, 10.  AMP

            Once again, we see that God gracefully delivers His children because of His faithfulness to His covenant with them.

 And those with the greatest access are those who purposely seek God’s word, do their best to learn it’s meaning, and strive to be in obedience to it.

The righteous one will be remembered forever. He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord. His heart is assured; he will not fear. Ps. 112:6 – 8. CSB

            Obedience, infinite presence in heaven…

All you who fear the Lord, trust the Lord! He is your helper and your shield.

The Lord remembers us and will bless us. Ps.115: 11, 12. NLT

            Reverent trust, protection and blessing.

I love the Lord because he has heard my appeal for mercy. Because he has turned his ear to me, I will call out to him as long as I live.

The ropes of death were wrapped around me, and the torments of Sheol overcame me; I encountered trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Lord, save me!”

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is compassionate. The Lord guards the inexperienced; I was helpless, and he saved me. “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. For you, Lord, rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.


I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. Ps. 116:1 – 9. CSB

            Those who walk with God at their personal best, can rest assured that God will deliver them. But what happens if leaving this earth now is His timely redemption?      

Precious [and of great consequence] in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones [so He watches over them]. Ps. 116:15. AMP

                  Why? Because He knows that at the instant of His child’s death, his or her spirit will rise to be with Him forever before the bodily resurrection. [1]

In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Ps. 118:5, 6. NLT

            So, time and time we learn that it is God that delivers His children from all circumstances. That includes mere humans. And all of that is based upon our best efforts to walk in His word:

Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. Ps. 119:1 – 3. NLT

Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. Ps. 119:50, 51. NLT

My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. Ps. 119:71, 72. NLT

If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my time of trouble.

I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me and given me life. Ps. 119: 91, 92. AMP

Those who trust in and rely on the Lord [with confident expectation] are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever. Ps. 125:1 AMP

They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing. Ps. 126:5 AMP

            And lastly, let us consider the blessings that Jehovah has rendered, (and still does), and how lovingly and mercifully our relationship can be with our Creator:

Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones. Ps. 127:1, 2. NLT

Lord, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness that we might learn to fear you…  for with the Lord there is unfailing love.
His redemption overflows. Ps. 130:3, 4 & 7. NLT

Your name, O Lord, endures forever, Your fame and remembrance, O Lord, [endures] throughout all generations. For the Lord will judge His people and He will have compassion on His servants [revealing His mercy]. Ps. 135:13, 14. AMP

Yes, they will sing of the ways of the Lord [joyfully celebrating His wonderful acts], for great is the glory and majesty of the Lord. Though the Lord is exalted, He regards the lowly [and invites them into His fellowship]… Ps.138:5, 6. AMP

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.

The Lord will accomplish that which concerns me; Your [unwavering] lovingkindness, O Lord, endures forever— Ps. 138:7, 8.

O Lord, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up [my entire life, everything I do]; You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down and You are intimately acquainted with all my ways.

Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken],
Behold, O Lord, You know it all.

You have enclosed me behind and before, and [You have] placed Your hand upon me. Ps.139: 1-5. AMP

I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was being formed in secret, and intricately and skillfully formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written the days that were appointed for me, when as yet there was not one of them [even taking shape]. Ps. 139:14 -16. AMP

I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.


Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.


I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Ps. 145:1 -5. NLT

The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Ps.145:8, 9. NLT

The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.
The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.
When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.


The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. The Lord protects all those who love him… Ps.145:14 -20. NLT

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!  Ps. 147:3 -5. NLT

Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful…Praise his name with dancing, accompanied by tambourine and harp. For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Ps. 149:1 & 3 – 5. NLT

Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Ps. 150:6. NLT

            Well, we have learned how mighty and faithful and loving a God that we have, and we have been exceeding blessed with how to be with Him up close and personal. There is nothing else more worthy than our relationship with Him.

   Goodnight and God bless.

[1] 1Thess. 4:13-18.

Learning How to Worship God 4

Last time, (see part three of the five books within the Book of Psalms), where we studied Ps. 73 – 89, which concerned themselves with how God’s holiness must be factored within our worship of Jehovah God.

Book four: (Psalms 90 – 106)

            These deal with how we must embrace the love of God for us, which He exhibits when He covers us with His ‘Godly corrections’. That is, His responses when we have fallen astray from the path Jehovah lays out for all His children. Our gratitude for this must manifest in our worship:

 

                  The first Psalm in this series was written by Moses himself, under the direction of the Holy Spirit. And in it, God sets the tone of why we must get right with Him and stay that way:

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Ps. 90:12 NLT

                  Our lives are but a blink of an eye compared with eternity. We don’t have time to stray from God. His corrections are an imperative, to return us to His good graces and keep us there, before Christ’s unannounced return.

            It is living in God’s ways that keeps us surrounded by His impenetrable protection:

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. Ps. 91:1 AMP

His faithfulness is a shield and a wall. You will not be afraid of the terror of night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction (sudden death) that lays waste at noon.

A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but danger will not come near you. Ps. 91:4 – 7. AMP

            Ultimately, God will cover you for eternity, because you love Him:

“Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him; I will set him [securely] on high, because he knows My name [he confidently trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no, never].


“He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. “With a long life I will satisfy him and I will let him see My salvation.” Ps. 91:14 – 16. AMP

            There is a potential bifurcation in everybody’s path. It wildly behooves us to choose our Creator over the ways of the world:

Your enemies, Lord, will surely perish; all evildoers will be scattered. Ps. 92:9 NLT

But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.
For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house. Ps. 92:12, 13. NLT

            And now we get to our central theme – the blessings of Jehovah’s discipline:

Blessed [with wisdom and prosperity] is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, and whom You teach from Your law, that You may grant him [power to calm himself and find] peace in the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked and ungodly.

For the Lord will not abandon His people, nor will He abandon His inheritance. Ps. 94:12 – 14. AMP

You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked. Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.


May all who are godly rejoice in the Lord and praise his holy name! Ps. 97:10 – 12. NLT

            One of the greatest things about our God is His faithfulness. You can always count on His promises:

… you are always the same; you will live forever. The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence.” Ps. 102:27, 28. NLT

            And when we can back ourselves up, set the world aside, and look at all of what our Father does for us, we can see the Grand Cornucopia He lays at our feet:

Bless and affectionately praise the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget any of His benefits; who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy; who satisfies your years with good things… Ps. 103:2 – 5. AMP

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness. Ps. 103:8 AMP

He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.


He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. Ps.103:10 – 12. NLT

                  What a God we have!! See you next time!

                  Goodnight and God bless.

Learning How to Worship God 3

In our last study, we examined the second of the five books within the Book of Psalms, that included Ps. 42 – 72, which focus on how much God loves us and how we should respond in kind. (See Learning How to Worship God 2)

Book three: (Psalms 73 – 89)

            This group deals with how we must react to the holiness of Jehovah in our worship of Him.

We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds. God says, “At the time I have planned, I will bring justice against the wicked. When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm.

“I warned the proud, ‘Stop your boasting!’ I told the wicked, ‘Don’t raise your fists! Don’t raise your fists in defiance at the heavens or speak with such arrogance.’” For no one on earth—from east or west, or even from the wilderness— should raise a defiant fist.

It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall. For the Lord holds a cup in his hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours out the wine in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs.

But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. For God says, “I will break the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly.” Ps. 75 NLT

            God is a holy God. And thus, must be approached in kind. We have no excuse to act unholy, as He has already made clear how we must not breach that holiness.[1] Now, we have just seen a piece of His immense seriousness with which He handles those who act in defiance.

                  In addition, we also understand that Jehovah exalts those who do their best to emulate Him.

            God also stands majestically powerful against all who oppose Him or His children:

The stouthearted have been stripped of their spoil, they have slept the sleep [of death]; and none of the warriors could use his hands. At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse were cast into a dead sleep [of death].


You, even You, are to be feared [with the submissive wonder of reverence]; who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry? You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared and was quiet.

When God arose to [establish] judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. Ps. 76:5 – 9. AMP

            Sometimes it may seem that God’s hand in your life has been scarce. But Jehovah is always there; and He chronicles some of the ways that He intervenes so that you may bolster your faith:

…I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you? You are the God of great wonders!


You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations. By your strong arm, you redeemed your people…  Ps. 77:11 – 15. NLT

            And to help others learn how to fall into the cradling arms of Jehovah, we’ve got to tell them what a great God He is to His children:

…we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them— even the children not yet born— and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. Ps. 78:4 – 7. NLT

            As with anything concerning our Creator, should you wish to receive His abundances, you must be sincere in your faith. The road for posers, is an endless trail to suffering:

Those who hate the Lord would pretend obedience to Him and cringe before Him, and their time of punishment would be forever. Ps. 81:15 AMP

            If you’re for real, God will cover you in a multitude of ways:

How lovely are Your dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! My soul (my life, my inner self) longs for and greatly desires the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Ps. 84:1, 2. AMP

How lovely are Your dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! My soul (my life, my inner self) longs for and greatly desires the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Ps. 84:4 AMP

A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.

For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
what joy for those who trust in you. Ps. 84:10 – 12. NLT

            But what happens if we mess up? (sin) Is God no longer available?

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help…I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me. Ps. 86:5 & 7. NLT

For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God. Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you.


With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, for your love for me is very great. You have rescued me from the depths of death. Ps. 86:10 – 13. NLT

…you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Ps. 86:15 NLT

            Let’s conclude this study by revisiting the true majesty of Jehovah God, who stands by you and for you:

Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. Ps. 89:2 NLT

You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves. You crushed the great sea monster.


You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm. The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours; everything in the world is yours—you created it all. Ps. 89:9 – 11. NLT

Powerful is your arm! Strong is your hand! Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.


Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Ps.89:13 – 15. NLT

It pleases you to make us strong. Yes, our protection comes from the Lord… Ps. 89:17, 18. NLT

Stay tuned!

Goodnight and God Bless.

A sincere apology to my readers for my recent erratic posting of content:

            A handful of my readers know that God has delivered me from 3 cancers over the last 8 years. On June 1, 2023, I was declared cancer-free!

                  Some of you may know I moved from California to Alabama in March of this year – no sorrow there!

                  Shortly thereafter, another cancer reared its ugly heat in the colon, near the site of my last cancer surgery. Because the surgery requires operating on a ‘previously operated’ site, it is a challenge to most surgeons, who refuse to do it. In answered prayer, Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville (one of the best hospitals in the nation) will take me on. I have a consult with the hospital this Thursday. Hoping to have the surgery in early September. Please remember me in prayer.  What I’m saying, is that with doctors, tests, and the ailment itself has eaten up a lot of my free time. Hopefully, I will be back on track within a month. My sincere apologies…

[1] Lv. 19:2

Learning How to Worship God 2

Last time, we covered the first of the five subdivisions (books) of the Book of Psalms, which included Ps. 1 – 41. (See Learning How to Worship God). This was a group of psalms primarily concerned about being in obedience with our Creator, the rewards for doing so, and the punishments for not.

Book two: (Ps. 42 – 72)

            This series of psalms concerns itself with the depth of our Heavenly Father’s care for us, how we need it, and how we should respond with gratitude.

O my God, my soul is in despair within me [the burden more than I can bear] …   Yet the Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song will be with me, a prayer to the God of my life. Ps. 42:6 & 8. AMP

Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars. For you are God, my only safe haven…. Send out your light and your truth…Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God! Ps. 43:1 – 4. NLT

You are my King and my God. You command victories for Israel. Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes…O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name. Ps. 44:4, 5 & 8. NLT

            As you can see, Jehovah stands up for His children, defends them from satanic followers, and pours His love all over them – backed by an unassailable strength and power. Out of that, we get a further glimpse into His very nature:

God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change
and though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Ps.46:1 – 4. AMP

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High. Ps. 46:7 AMP

         And then God shows us how to repay Him:

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Ps. 46:10 NLT

Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth. He subdues the nations before us, putting our enemies beneath our feet. Ps. 47:1 – 3. NLT

Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm. Ps. 47:6, 7. NLT

O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. As your name deserves, O God, you will be praised to the ends of the earth. Your strong right hand is filled with victory. Ps. 48:9, 10. NLT

He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die. Ps. 48:14 NLT

            Let’s looks at more of what God does for His children:

Why should I fear when trouble comes, when enemies surround me? They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches. Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death… Ps. 49:5 – 7. NLT

The grave is their eternal home, where they will stay forever. Ps. 49:11 NLT

But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave. Ps. 49:15 NLT

                  At the end, everyone must stand before the judgment seat. Money cannot move God; and those who counted on buying their way in, will unfortunately enter through ‘door number two’ – an eternity of agony.

            What is the right course of action?

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” Ps. 50:14 & 15. NLT

“Repent, all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you.


But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Ps. 50:22, 23. NLT

            And that should stir up faith in those who cling to Jehovah:

In God, whose word I praise; in God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me? Ps. 56:4 AMP

You have taken account of my wanderings; put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book? Ps. 56:8 AMP

For You have rescued my soul from death, yes, and my feet from stumbling, so that I may walk before God in the light of life. Ps. 56:13 AMP

I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan]. Ps. 57:2 AMP

I will praise and give thanks to You, O Lord, among the people; I will sing praises to You among the nations. For Your faithfulness and lovingkindness are great, reaching to the heavens, and Your truth to the clouds. Ps. 57:9, 10. AMP

For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; My fortress and my defense, I will not be shaken or discouraged. Ps. 62:5, 6. AMP

            When we are filled with faith, we cannot help but live a joyous and satisfying life:

Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. Ps. 63:3 – 5. NLT

Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you;
your strong right hand holds me securely. Ps. 63:7, 8. NLT

We will fulfill our vows to you, for you answer our prayers. All of us must come to you.
Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all. Ps. 65:2, 3. NLT

O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth…you inspire shouts of joy. Ps. 65:5 & 8. NLT

Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! Ps. 66:5 NLT

You have tested us, O God; you have purified us like silver…but you brought us to a place of great abundance. Ps. 66:10 & 12. NLT

His name is the Lord—rejoice in his presence! Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. Ps. 68:4 – 6. NLT

Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death. Ps. 68:19, 20. NLT

Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. For the Lord hears the cries of the needy… Ps. 69:33 NLT

            God is so good to us. Let’s let Him know that we recognize His love in our lives:

Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things. Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen! Ps. 72:18, 19. NLT

                  Goodnight and God bless.

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