This Psalm was going really well. For the first two thirds if not three quarters here was another great anthem of praise to the greatness of God. Then seemingly out of nowhere it goes switching into wondering why God has not followed up His greatness in the life of the Psalmist. By the end of […]
Read More Psalm 89 – Light and ShadeWhatever my 12 year old daughter says, I am not that old at all. I love the sentiment in this section of the Psalm, though. I love it for its perspective on praise. I can certainly relate to God being a big part of my life from my youth to now. He has been teaching […]
Read More Psalm 71 – Praise Over TimeThis is a wondrous sprawling trek through life. Thank God He is a Saviour. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 68 – God of SalvationThis is a sumptuous Psalm of praise. I just love the refrain. I read it and imagine people from every culture, ethnic group, language and background acknowledging the truths in these Psalm and responding to it with resounding praise. Judging with fairness, giving the earth its increase and blessing those He loves. No wonder there’s […]
Read More Psalm 67 – Let All The Peoples Praise YouIf you follow some people’s perception of life in Christ, you would get the impression that nothing bad should happen to believers. You could also view all the bad things that have happened to you as awful in and of themselves and that’s all there is about it. That’s why some have a problem with […]
Read More Psalm 66 – Praise for the Place of AbundanceThe background I came from made a big deal of expressive praise. They were not content to merely verbally agree with a pleasant comment, the whole body had to get involved and the noise had to be loud. Very expressive. Since those formative days, I have engaged in different gatherings with more sedate, reflective and […]
Read More Psalm 65 – Such A Good GodIt’s an odd response when you look at it. You’re cornered by your enemy. You’re in constant hiding and your life is on the line. In the cry out to God on the situation there is a refrain of praise. There is a desire for God to get the glory out of your situation. It’s […]
Read More Psalm 57 – Praising Through the NightThere are pale and pathetic imitations of it going on throughout our lives. Someone beats a record, someone wins a trophy, someone accomplishes something of apparent note and there is the inclination to make a big deal of it. There was the awkward episode in scripture of King Saul returning from a military campaign to […]
Read More Psalm 47 – Big Up The KingWhen there is success in an endeavour there is reason for praise. Seeing sports personalities and their fans celebrating key victories is a prime example of that in action. Considering the contents of this Psalm, no wonder there wasn’t going to be any gagging going on. Rescues from dangerous situations, turning around potentially fatal circumstances, […]
Read More Psalm 30 – Reasons To PraiseAt the beginning he complains and at the end he praises. It’s like darkness to light. In that expression of his plight, his plea and his praise David goes through a fascinating process of expression. His situation is overwhelming, he needs God to step in or he feels on the brink of death itself. Just […]
Read More Psalm 13 – Confession: Where I Am, Who You Are
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