Sometimes I read these Psalms and imagine modern scenarios of these ancient songs. For example with this one, I was thinking about a saint working in an office where their colleagues are constantly gossiping against this saint. You know how it is. Because our saint is happily minding her business and being of use in […]
Read More Psalm 64 – Way Back Then And Right NowHmmmmmmm … Interesting Psalm. First part calling out to God for help. Second part with reference to the king. Talk about vows to keep as well. There is something about this Psalm that reassures me of a relationship that’s marked by trust and commitment. The word on commitment is a tough one. Commitment is easy […]
Read More Psalm 61 – Commitment and TrustThis is a fascinating Psalm because you might get the impression that the Psalmist is writing from a very tough position in his life. As it was, although there were enemies still to be defeated,this Psalm is written in arguably one of the best times of King David. So it is something to see him […]
Read More Psalm 60 – There Is A TurnaroundThe Psalmist continues to put complete trust in God. That trust is certainly required in this episode. It’s fascinating reading how David provides commentary on his situation. He also has the spark to commit everything to his fortress, but that doesn’t detract from his fugitive status. Say it as you say it, but still commit […]
Read More Psalm 59 – Say It As You See ItOn initial reading of this Psalm it doesn’t appear that the writer got the memo about loving the enemy, unless the term ‘love’ is broad enough to fit the desire to see your enemy finished off in the most horrific way imaginable. Let’s not get it twisted, the writer is talking about a person in […]
Read More Psalm 55 – To Be HonestIn tricky times it is understandable to turn to something you trust to help you. When experience witters away the things we can trust as they prove insufficient, so we find it becomes less about looking for something that can help us get over the issue and more about coping mechanisms in the situation. Sometimes […]
Read More Psalm 54 – When Stuck Between A Rock and A Hard PlaceI know there is a concept known as atheism. I am very much aware of it. I just don’t think they really mean what they purport. It’s a bizarre movement that seeks to counter the existence of a being that would be beyond their conceptualising anyway. It’s like a turkey not believing in Christmas dinner […]
Read More Psalm 53 – Relief From Relentless RebellionAmong the many reasons to enjoy the Psalms is how they put lyrics to situations we face in life so vividly well. Here, there is this particular individual who has taken it upon himself to behave in a way even his own colleagues found distasteful. The preamble giving the reason behind why this Psalm was […]
Read More Psalm 52 – You Know Where You Can Go …As they gather they excel in a number of practices. They can jump up and sing or sway gently and sing. They can give the impression of caring about giving to the church. They can look as though they are interested in what is being said to them as long as the speaker is speaking. […]
Read More Psalm 51 – Because Confession Is …Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him. (Psalms 49:16-17 ESV) We can get hung up on the gross injustices around us. After all, it is just not fair that some […]
Read More Psalm 49 – The Perspective that Matters
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