David is struggling again. He feels as though he is separated from God and at the mercy of ungodly men. “Light my path Lord so I can get back on solid ground.” It sounds to me like David is in one of those seasons where it feels like your prayers are hitting the ceiling and […]
David is far from Jerusalem. His heart is troubled but he doesn’t really have a reason for it. He KNOWS God is his hope, yet his heart hurts. David is feeling empty because he is so far from the House of God. He doesn’t tell us why he isn’t in Jerusalem, just that he misses […]
David is telling of God’s blessings for those who are gracious to others. He is also asking God to help him with those who are UNgracious to him at the moment. So what does being “gracious” mean? Dictionary.com defines gracious this way: pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
David sings of the joy that comes from actually having waited for the Lord. Life is SO MUCH better when we wait on His timing! When I started reading this psalm I was immediately taken back to my Aunt Victoria’s recording of the first part of it. Her reading is dramatic and draws the listener […]
David says, “I’m trying to be good” to God. But he also knows that he has failed. “Please don’t punish me too harshly. I’m a man and men are…” I SO identify with the first part of David’s psalm. He had made up his mind to say NOTHING in the presence of those who would […]
