Daily Devotional from Psalm 93–

Verse 2 
“Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.”

I love the way God describes Himself in this chapter. In this verse, He is saying that there has never been a time when God’s throne wasn’t established. There will never be a time when God’s throne isn’t established.

God is completely outside of time as we understand it. There has never been a time when He wasn’t in control, and there never will be a time when He won’t be in control.

And in all that expanse, He looks at us and tells us He loves us with an everlasting love. Will you stand in awe with me today and express gratitude for that incredible love that this majestic, eternal God so freely gives us?

Marci Ellis

Daily Devotional from Psalm 92–


Verses 12-14
“The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green....”

What goes up and never comes down?
Your age.

If we are getting old, we know we are declining physically, so how do we yield fruit in our old age?
Stay sappy!

What’s in the sap of a tree? Nutrition for the tree. Through the process of photosynthesis, the green leaves convert water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates used to provide structure to the tree (cellulose) and to grow fruit (sugar). This is why Jesus (John 15:5-6) compares Himself to a vine and us to branches. The vine is the source of sap. What happens to the branch that becomes detached from the vine?  It withers and dies because it is deprived of nutrition. So, it is important to be sappy – especially in our old age. As we age, our physical body declines, so we do what we can do – stay attached to the vine, become more spiritually mature and bear fruit.

Rick Bolesta

Daily Devotional From Psalm 91–

Verse 14
“‘Because he loves me,’ says the Lord, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.’” 

What’s curious about Psalm 91 is that even Satan seemed to think that it is talking about Christ (Luke 4:10). Yet Jesus replies to Satan’s temptations with, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test,” which is from Deuteronomy 6:16. The offer was this: save yourself from harm by commanding the angels to rescue you. Jesus’ response is telling. In refusing to test God, Jesus fulfills this psalm. Jesus acknowledges YHWH’s name; He honors it by not using God for selfish gain. In doing so, it is as the Psalm responds, “Because He loves Me … I will rescue Him.”

There may be times when we are tempted to seek rescue on our own. It may even appear that it is within our means and authority to do so. And there may be times when this is the case. However, there will also be times when we must follow in the example of Christ, trusting that because we love Him, we will be rescued. That because we do not abuse His name, we will be delivered. 

Ray Mandish

Daily Devotional from Psalm 90–

Verse 12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Oh man, this Psalm really hits home. If every minute we wasted throughout the day was written on our forehead, I’m pretty sure we’d be walking around with our heads down Lol. Things that seem insignificant, like picking up our phone and scrolling social media for a few minutes, really add up. 

Sometimes, if the devil can’t make us sin, he will simply make us distracted. Ask yourself: Have I been using my time wisely? Have I been numbering my days?

Maybe the Lord is revealing an area of your life that needs to be resubmitted to Him. He can take even the small moments of our day and use them for something much more fruitful. Be encouraged. The Lord has great plans for you. Give Him your time and allow Him to use it for His glory.

Michelle Carrancho

Daily Devotional from Psalm 89—

Verse 15 (KJV)
“Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.” 
 
Some people spend their time chasing the good life – living for the weekend, the next vacation, retirement, or whatever pleasure they can afford. If it isn’t money, perhaps it’s sex. If it isn’t sex, then maybe entertainment, experiences, possessions, or some other way of squeezing a little more enjoyment out of life.
 
But there is a deeper kind of life.
 
It is the joy of knowing God: He knows me. He loves me. I am forgiven. I am following His will. My life is becoming what He created it to be.
 
That kind of joy isn’t dependent on circumstances. Whether life is comfortable or difficult, I can still walk in the light of His countenance.
 
I don’t need everything life can offer. I have God, and He is enough.

Demetrius Rogers

Daily Devotional from Psalm 88–

3 “I am overwhelmed with troubles…”
18 “…darkness is my closest friend.”

From verse 3 all the way through verse 18, it goes on like this. Pain after pain with no relief. This psalm never provides us a “…but, God” moment, or a “this too shall pass” promise.
Nope. It just keeps scraping along. Grinding, tearing, burning. As painful and desperate as this psalm is, I like the fact that it provides no answers. Sometimes the answers aren’t there. Sometimes there’s no escape plan – no silver lining - no happily ever after. Psalm 88 reminds us that honest lament in the middle of suffering is a valid and holy expression of faith. Choose honesty over pretense. He can take it. You can leave space for unresolved pain, even as you persevere in faith. You can say sad or even angry things while you talk with God. Not every hard season gets a neat wrap-up or happy ending. We might not like it, but that’s just the way it is. The key is that we keep talking to him. The Holy Spirit chose to have this psalm here in scripture. He wants us to see this. He wants us to know that we have the right to do what this psalmist did. Though he cried, he directed his cries to God. And so can we.

God, I accept that sometimes there will be pain. Thanks for your unfailing love that gives us room, sometimes, to cry out our pain.

Chris Ford

Daily Devotional from Psalm 87–

Verse 1-2
“His foundation is in the holy mountains. The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.” (KJV)

God's unique love for Jerusalem is revealed in this chapter. Moriah and Zion are the holy mountains He chose. It is a sacred city set apart by God Himself as the home for His divine presence.

God loves the gates of Zion most of all. Zion is the spiritual heart of the nation. His glory rested here, and it’s where all His people gathered to worship Him together.

Today our gift of the Holy Spirit allows Jesus Christ to dwell with each believer personally. We can rejoice as He brings us His divine nature full of light and truth! 

Lisa Hamilton

Daily Devotional from Psalm 86–

Verse 11b (CSB)
“…Give me an undivided mind to fear your name…” 

Oh how our minds can be so divided. So many things are fighting for our attention—social media, the news, our families, our kids, our spouses, our jobs… the list is endless. 
This Psalm has a divided mind, in one David is crying out to God in despair, and in the other, he is working hard to contend for his faith in God’s goodness. Verse 11, I think, is the heart of his prayer. David is pleading that God would help transform his mind to God’s way of thinking. 

How has your mind been divided lately? What are you dwelling on that is taking up space? When you find your mind is in a divided space, pray something like the prayer below to help unite your mind back to the LORD. 

Holy Spirit, let my mind trust you first and not focus on the problems ahead of me. Give me an undivided mind. You are the one who sees me. Settle my anxious thoughts so that I may know your good and perfect will. Help transform me by the renewing of my mind. Teach me your way and I will live in YOUR truth, for your faithful love for me is great and has rescued me from hell. 

Robin Miller

Daily Devotional from Psalm 85–

Verse 8
“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly.”

When kids have no fear of danger, they can easily do things that seem reckless to those of us who know better. They feel safe; they can’t imagine getting hurt. 

We can be that way sometimes too. When life seems like it’s going great, we feel like we can do anything! And maybe we indulge a little more in things that don’t honor God. Don’t be fooled, though - a little of this or a little of that might not seem like a problem, but don’t let a good feeling lead you into foolishness, lest a spiritual danger be around the corner that you just can’t see. A light habit can become an addiction that can wreck your relationship with friends, family, and the Lord. 

Lord, thank You for Your wisdom. Please give me the discernment to recognize foolishness when I see it. Help me to guard my steps, my time, and my heart. Keep me away from destructive habits and unhelpful company. Fill me with Your wisdom instead, and help me to walk closely with people who honor You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Audrey Rogers

Daily Devotional from Psalm 84—

Verse 10
“I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
 
When I was a young man, I had an inflated sense of my own importance. I thought there’d be nothing better than being an NFL player or movie star. I’d be famous and enjoy all the fanfare that came with it.
 
What a joke.
 
God had to take me to the school of humility. I didn’t have what it took to be either of those things. And I’ve suffered enough disappointments and letdowns over the years that I’m not nearly as impressed with myself as I once was. I have a more honest view of myself and, more importantly, a greater view of God.
 
He’s the one I’m most taken with anymore. And just being around him is good enough for me.
Forget the seats of honor; I’ll take the door, just as long as I get to bask in the light of the true Star.

Demetrius Rogers

Daily Devotional from Psalm 83–

Verses 2b-3a 
“… those who hate you have raised their heads, they lay crafty plans against your people…”

Asaph expresses his indignation at the enemies of God. He calls upon Him to exact retribution on them. How dare they come against the Lord and his people? 

The enemy of our souls is no different today, but look how the Lord deals with such arrogant plots and plans. They become no more than whirling dust and chaff blown in the wind. We need not fear, no matter how ominous our foe may appear. We can trust in God, who comes with force like fire and tempest and hurricane to thwart the enemy! 

Romans 8:31b “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
(See Romans 8:31-39)

Carol Wong

Daily Devotional from Psalm 82–

Verse 8 
“Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!” 

According to The Facts Institute, there are 195 nations who are members of the United Nations. There are 4 nations who are non-members, making the total 199 Nations. And
according to Psalm 82:8 every one of them is an inheritance of the Lord. Nothing happens that God doesn’t see and judge.

I find comfort in the fact that God is Lord and King over all. He sees every injustice. He sees every kindness. He sees everyone who seeks Him with their whole heart. I find comfort and peace in knowing that God controls everything. I know that even when bad things happen, I am safe in His arms of love. In sunshine and storm, in peace and in conflict, in loss and in gain, God sees and cares for it all.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27. Let’s rest in the safety of God’s arms today, knowing that everything ultimately
belongs to Him.

Marci Ellis

Daily Devotional from Psalm 81–

Verse 10
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”

This is a psalm that encourages us to worship and praise God. Use our voices and musical instruments to sing,  shout, and raise music to the Lord. It encourages us to remember all the great things God has done for us in our lives, and then to praise Him for it.

And God even does the work of filling our mouths with praise, if we would just open them. 

Be a gate; allow God to praise through you.

Rick Bolesta

Daily Devotional From Psalm 80– 

Verse 19
“Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” 

The Psalmist repeats this phrase three times (vs. 3, 7, 19), personifying God’s people, Israel. Yet in some ways it’s kind of ironic. The people who were once too afraid to face God (Exodus 20:18-19) now realize their need for a face-to-face encounter with God. The Psalmist knows that restoration and rescue can only come from God and therefore, His face must shine on His people. 

It’s no secret that God’s “face shining upon us” can just be a phrase to describe God’s blessings and favor. I would go one step further, however, and posit that we literally need to be shown the face of God. Without the incarnation, we would not know God’s favor. But because of Christ, as the Psalmist writes, “then we will not turn away from you, revive us, and we will call on your name” (v. 18). We need a face-to-face relationship with God. Otherwise, we are prone to the opposite of what the psalmist describes. We need to be made alive, which comes from God’s radiant favor, and allows us to call on His name.

Ray Mandish

Daily Devotional from Psalm 79–

Verse 13
“So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture, will give You thanks forever; we will show forth Your praise to all generations.” 

This psalm encapsulates what real grief can look like and how we can bring it before God. The psalmist cries out, “How long, Lord?” I’m sure we’ve all felt this way at one time or another, asking God, How much longer will I be in this season? How much longer will I feel this pain?

Sometimes, our hard seasons and pain can be self-inflicted, and that can be incredibly uncomfortable to sit with. But this psalm shows us that we can bring those big emotions to God, repent, receive His mercy, and still give Him thanks. God can handle every emotion and every uncertainty. We can count it all joy because God is in control, and He is faithful to those who put their trust in Him.

Michelle Carrancho

Daily Devotional from Psalm 78–

Verse 8

“...a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.”
 
We have things to do and people to see. Life is not a dress rehearsal. The last thing we need is for verse 8 to be spoken about us.

We are stewards of our generation. We have a say in who we are going to be. And the last thing we need to be is a rebellious and unfaithful people. If we cultivate a fear of the Lord, we will not easily fall prey to this verdict.

So the next time God disciplines you, receive it with an open heart. Don’t shrink. Don’t defend. Don’t shift the blame. Let His correction cut through every layer of defense. Take responsibility.

And watch what happens in your soul. Sweet-smelling things come from what has been crushed. Sometimes God crushes our pride so that beautiful things can come to the surface.

Demetrius Rogers

Daily Devotional from Psalm 77–

Verses 7-9
“Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”

Have you been there? It’s easy to say that God is here and loves us, even when we don’t feel him. But what happens when the rubber meets the road – when life hits hard? Tragedy. Suffering. Loss. When it’s too much to bear. When God seems to have turned away.
Today’s psalm gives us the answers.
1. Bring your grief to God. The psalmist doesn’t hide his pain. He is overwhelmed and he lets it show!
2. Ask the hard questions. God can handle our raw, honest sorrow. He’s not offended by our doubts.
3. Expand your view. Focusing on personal feelings like abandonment or rejection can trick us. They feel real, but they’re false.
4. Shift focus. In the midst of God’s silence, our psalmist decides in verse 11 to “remember the deeds of the Lord.”

Lord God, help us do this. When we hurt, please help us to know your presence – that you still love us – even (especially) when we can’t feel you.

Chris Ford

Daily Devotional from Psalm 76–

Verse 4
“Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.” (KJV)

World powers or strongholds could be examples of mountains of prey. God is much greater and more powerful than anything that threatens us. 

Even the biggest problems in life look small and weak when compared to God's glory and ultimate power.

By shifting our focus to God’s supreme authority and His majestic creation, we can be filled with hope as we wait for the salvation of God in every trial and temptation. 

Lisa Hamilton

Daily Devotional from Psalm 75–

Verses 6-7

“For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”
I am so glad that judgment is God’s job. It makes loving people so much easier. And it allows us to move into prayer for others instead of dwelling on what we think they deserve. 
As Christians, we know that judgment IS coming. God has to deal with evil and injustice. And just like the angel of death passed over those who marked the door with blood in Exodus, judgment passes over us who have been marked by the blood of Jesus. 
Jesus is the one who knows who is marked and who isn’t. He is the only judge. So let’s drop the stones in our hands and walk in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, self-control, and faithfulness towards those around us.

Robin Miller

Daily Devotional from Psalm 74—

Verse 2 
“Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage!”

There are quite a few instances of people in the Bible calling out to God to ‘remember us!’ which is another way of saying ‘don’t forget about us!’ 

I have a friend who tells a story about the time when he accidentally forgot he had his 4-year-old daughter in the store with him, and she got distracted looking at something, and he checked out and left without her! Whoops!

When we are not seeing God move in the way we’d hoped/prayed/expected, it can be easy to panic and feel like He’s moved on or left us behind or forgotten us! Take heart, though, he is a good Father and he said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5b)

We don’t always see his plan, we don’t always feel his presence, but he is always there, walking beside us, guiding, comforting, loving.

Audrey Rogers

Daily Devotional from Psalm 73—

Verse 17
“…until I went into the sanctuary of God…”


I love this line. It’s the turning point of the entire Psalm.


The psalmist spends the first half of this Psalm in consternation because people in the world seem to just get off scot-free. There appear to be no repercussions for living an ungodly life. Meanwhile, those trying to live for the Lord can’t seem to catch a break. What’s up with that?


The psalmist was down in the mouth until… he walked into the sanctuary of God. Then came his moment of clarity. Suddenly, he could see things differently. 

There’s just something about spaces devoted to the worship of God. See if you can’t recognize it the next time you come to church. Walk into the sanctuary and let your complaints begin to melt away as the worship of God changes the atmosphere and, perhaps even (especially), your perspective.

Demetrius Rogers

Daily Devotional from Psalm 72–

Verse 18 
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.”

In Psalm 72, David prays for Solomon. In his prayer, we also see King Jesus. How marvelous it is to belong to the Lord! As children adopted into his kingdom, we have seen the “wondrous things” he does. May we live in thankfulness for all he has done for us. May we receive with gladness his loving kindness each day.  May we watch in expectancy for all he will do in the future, not just for us, but for all mankind! 

Oh Lord, spark our awareness of how truly wondrous you are! Help us to be mindful of the ways you demonstrate your faithfulness moment by moment. May we respond with constant thankfulness, praise, and adoration!

Carol Wong

Daily Devotional from Psalm 71– 

Verse 9 
“Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” 

King David had experienced family betrayal, betrayal of friends, destruction from enemies, condemnation, criticism, death of those he loved, destruction, and finally betrayal of his own body. And yet he turns to God. Don’t cast me off. Don’t forsake me. And God never abandoned him.

David knew to pray. He always chose the one source he knew was sure, stable, foundational, and protective. When my body says “no more,” when I feel totally helpless and unable to cope with what crumbles around me, when I feel completely alone in my pain, I, like David, am learning to run to the Rock of my Salvation, to the Source of my Strength, to the ONE who brings more mercy than I could deserve, and more kindness than I could possibly measure.

No matter what circumstance you are in today, will you look to the God who is gently saying, “Come to me and I will give you rest, peace that passes understanding, and strength for everything you need for today’s tasks.”

Marci Ellis

Daily Devotional from Psalm 70—
 
Verse 4
“May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!””

Once again, David is calling out to God for assistance. He’s done all he can do in beseeching the Lord to deliver him from his enemies, without delay. And yet, in the midst of all his despair, he takes time to encourage others to magnify the
God of salvation.

David knows the Lord can deliver and is counting on it; but in his darkest times he doesn’t only focus on his problems but also praises the God who delivers, and encourages others to do the same.

David was a man after God’s own heart. When we are in our deepest, darkest times, let’s not forget to use David as an example and trust and praise Him.

Rick Bolesta

Daily Devotional from Psalm 69– 

Verse 6
“Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me.” 

When I read this psalm, I cannot help but think of Christ. Christ is the ultimate intercessor, the one before the throne of God, our mediator. Scripture tells us that He prays for us (John 17:9, Romans 8:34). I often wonder what those prayers are like, and sometimes I think the Psalms give us a glimpse of that. They reveal that Jesus holds us close to His heart. 

There are times when I become cynical or hopeless because of present suffering and hardship. It moves me to accuse God of not caring and being indifferent. But then I consider this: that Christ holds us so dear that He prays to the Father on our behalf, and I am able to dispel the lie. Jesus is presently asking the Father on our behalf for mercies new every morning, for life after death, for light despite darkness. Christ is moved for us, and even in His moments of deepest anguish, He cries out “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23.34). 

Ray Mandish