Scripture: Psalm 59:1–2, 9–10, 16–17 (NASB) 1 Rescue me from my enemies, my God; Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. 2 Rescue me from those who practice injustice, And save me from men of bloodshed. 9 Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is… Read More »
Psalm 58 Devotional: God Sees, and God Will Judge
Scripture: Psalm 58:1–2, 10–11 (NASB) 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you gods? Do you judge fairly, you sons of mankind? 2 No, in heart you practice injustice; On earth you clear a way for the violence of your hands. 10 The righteous will rejoice when he sees vengeance; He will wash his feet in… Read More »
Psalm 57 Devotional: Refuge in the Shadow of His Wings
Scripture: Psalm 57:1–2, 7–11 (NASB) For the music director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. 1 Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes… Read More »
Psalm 56 Devotional: Trusting God When You’re Afraid
Scripture: Psalm 56:3–4, 8–11 (NASB) 3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? 8 You have taken account of my miseries; Put my tears in… Read More »
Psalm 55 Devotional: Cast Your Burden on the Lord
Scripture: Psalm 55:1–2, 16–18, 22 (NASB) 1 Listen to my prayer, God, And do not hide Yourself from my pleading. 2 Give Your attention to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and severely distracted, 16 As for me, I shall call upon God, And the Lord will save me. 17 Evening… Read More »
Psalm 54 Devotional: The Lord Is My Helper
Scripture: Psalm 54:1–4, 6–7 (NASB) 1 Save me, God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your power. 2 Hear my prayer, God; Listen to the words of my mouth. 3 For strangers have risen against me, And violent men have sought my life; They have not set God before them. Selah 4 Behold, God… Read More »
Psalm 53 Devotional: God Looks for the Faithful
Scripture: Psalm 53:1–3, 6 (NASB) 1 The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God,” They are corrupt, and have committed abominable injustice; There is no one who does good. 2 God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankind To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after… Read More »
Psalm 52 Devotional: Trust in God’s Steadfast Love
Scripture: Psalm 52:1, 5–8 (NASB) 1 Why do you boast in evil, you mighty man? The faithfulness of God endures all day long. 5 But God will break you down forever; He will snatch you up and tear you away from your tent, And uproot you from the land of the living. Selah 6 The… Read More »
Psalm 51 Devotional: A Clean Heart Before God
Scripture: Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 17 (NASB) 1 Be gracious to me, God, according to Your mercy; According to the greatness of Your compassion, Wipe out my wrongdoings. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my guilt And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my wrongdoings, And my sin is constantly before me. 4 Against… Read More »
Psalm 50 Devotional: God Desires a Thankful Heart
Scripture: Psalm 50:7–15, 23 (NASB) 7 “Hear, My people, and I will speak; Israel, I will testify against you; I am God, your God. 8 I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, And your burnt offerings are continually before Me. 9 I will not take a bull from your house, Nor male goats from… Read More »