Daily Devotional from Psalm 39–Verse 7b “ …My hope is in You.” David tried to be silent in his trials, which made things worse. His discomfort only built up inside, unvented and without relief from God or man. Silence also became a lack of speaking of the goodness of God that no circumstance could disprove.  When we find ourselves in difficulties, whether of our own making (sinfulness) or due to t...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 38–Verse 15“But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.”In times of discipline, as in this chapter, and in times of sorrow, sickness, pain, suffering, frustration, or lack of understanding, we have only one option available: wait for the Lord. When it comes to waiting on the Lord, is it fun? Not really. Is it easy? No. Is it necessary? Abs...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 37–Verses 23-24“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when hedelights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be castheadlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.”How many times can you fall and still be forgiven? Jesusanswers this question with 70×7 — in other words, too many to count. OUR JOB is to keep trying (He provides resources to help) and never give up wh...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 36–Verse 1“I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes” (NIV).The first point the Psalmist makes about the wicked is that they lack a God-fearing vision. Their eyes dart around, lusting with the possibility to take from any tree they please. Like Eve, they have been deceived. There are trees ou...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 35–Verse 28“And my tongue shall speak of Your righteousness and of Your praise all the day long.”It is so important that we proclaim the goodness and righteousness of God throughout our day. In Scripture, we are encouraged to pray continually and praise God at all times. When we fill our minds and mouths with God’s truth, praise shifts our focus from our circumstances t...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 34–Verse 8a“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!”I just LOVE how descriptive this Psalm is. It touches almost all the senses! Taste and see that the LORD is good. Come, O children, listen to Me. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken (touch).It reminds me that our God is personal and involved. He is not distant or removed from the human experience. If any...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 33–Verses 6 & 8“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host. Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.”Have you ever seen something so powerful that it shattered all your paradigms and forced itself to be reckoned with? I never have. I’d like to say that I understand the Fa...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 32–Verse 8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”I find great comfort knowing that our Savior is giving us knowledge, leading the way, guiding our steps, and that his eyes are always on us. When Jesus Christ comes and makes his home with us, He gives us confidence to do his will and listen for the prompting of the Hol...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 31–Verse 24“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!”I have been in a season of waiting recently. Sometimes it feels like God is taking FOREVER!!!! The waiting feels like its own torture. But as we read Scripture, we realize that those who are filled with the Holy Spirit have the fruit of patience. The people of God are those who wait. ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 30–Verse 11“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.”I love the imagery of joy and utter abandon this psalm conjures up in my mind! Being able to run, dance, and sing like a carefree child with no stiff joints or balance issues! Doesn’t that sound lov...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 29– Verse 2“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”That phrase has always stirred my imagination. I picture the splendor of a royal court… the majesty of a King… the dignity of His throne… and the honor of those who minister before Him. That's why I love Scripture's throne room scenes. They remind me that, when we worship, we join something far greater than what we...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 28–Verse 7 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him, my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”What wondrous benefits the Lord bestows on us, his children! Strength, shielding, trust, help, an exultant heart and a thankful song are the gifts of belonging to him—and so much more. It would take many lifetimes to discov...  Read More