Daily Devotional from Psalm 63–Verse 1“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”This is a beautiful thought, isn’t it? Imagine David in his royal robes, sitting by a refreshing fountain nibbling on a platter of delectables, composing these songs for the Lord.No.King David wrote this one, schol...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 62–Verse 10“If riches increase, set not your heart on them.”If you had a broken chair, you should probably try to fix it or just get rid of it. It’s not worth having at the family table. Somebody is going to get hurt. And it’s not going to be pretty. Riches are a lot like a broken chair. They might support you, but don’t be surprised if the whole thing collapses. Anythi...  Read More

September 24Daily Devotional from Psalm 61–Verses 2-3 “…from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.”When we become faint of heart and overwhelmed, we can cry out to God. He will lift us above the waves of problems threatening to drown us. Our past experience of God’s faithf...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 65–Verse 13“The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.”All the earth declares the glory of God! The Bible tells us He is the Creator of all things and a perfect provider in every way. His love and kindness are revealed in His beautiful creation. How awesome that the mountains and the hills sing ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 60–Verse 12“With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.”Valiantly means to do something bravely, courageously, and determinedly. With God as our source, those words define exactly how we walk as servants of the most High God. Walking as a servant of God means we never have to be concerned about enemies, or foes, or even people who are unkind t...  Read More

September 22Daily Devotional from Psalm 59–Verse 16“But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.”This is a prayer/song for deliverance from and judgment on David’s enemies, who seem not to fear the consequences of their evil ways. But David leaves his security in God’s hands and...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 58–Verse 4-5“Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears, that will not heed the tune of the charmer, however skillful the enchanter may be.”Wicked people are compared to snakes by the psalmist. A classic example of portraying the rebellious and unrighteous as those from the serpent's lineage (Genesis 3.15). As the Psalmist s...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 57–Verse 7“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.”David wrote this psalm from a place of real danger as he was fleeing from King Saul. In the midst of his fear, he declares, “My heart is steadfast.” He gives us a great example of what it looks like to bring our heart posture back to steadfastness. It’s so easy for our minds and...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 56–Verses 12b-13“I will render thank offerings to you. For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.”There are so many verses I could have highlighted in this chapter! But I find 12 and 13 to be the most profound in light of David’s situation. He writes this song about trusting God after he was sei...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 55–Verses 5-6“Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me. Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.”King David said this during a time of extreme sadness and fear. At such times, escape is a natural first reaction. Wanting to run away is a universal human impulse. But it’s not the answer. In Psalm 55, after giving voice to thi...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 54–Verse 6“I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good” (KJV).Loving and serving God is our natural response to the wonderful gift He has given to us. His sacrifice set us free and reconciled us back into a loving relationship with God. He brings us out of darkness into His marvelous light. We can offer praise through prayer, servic...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 53– Verse 3 “They have all fallen away; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.”  Every single one of us has been corrupted by sin. It functions like a genetic disease that spreads from person to person. No amount of “good” we do can cure us of it. Paul refers to this verse in Romans 3:10. He then says in verses 23-24, “for all have...  Read More