Psalm 29, 33, 65, 66, 67, and 68
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Psalm 68:19
Day 118 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith)
continues my focus on 112 of David's psalms which my study has not
already covered or will not
cover through other daily devotions as part of a broader study within
their historical context. This study of these 112 psalms groups the
psalms into
five major topical areas, and I continue today with the group: "Psalms of Joy and Praise".
Today's psalms focus on praise of God's power and glory as seen in the lightning, praise to God for his power, purpose, and love, praise for God's forgiveness, power, and physical blessings, praise for God's deliverance from the oppression of sin, praise and prayer for God's blessings, and praise for a God of power who cares about individual problems.
Among the themes today, I am grateful for a God who cares about me specifically and about my individual cares and concerns.
God created the universe and everything in it, He sustains everything, is in control of everything - He is sovereign over all - this is a core message of Psalm 29. God does not need me or anyone else for that matter - yet He not only loves me, He died for me! That is love beyond my imagination. He is my personal Lord and Savior. He "daily bears [my] burdens".
My Prayer: Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who daily bears my burdens. I am not deserving of such a God and such love. I worry. Thank You Jesus for Your great compassion and mercy. Please forgive me for my worry, and my other sins, which I know are plenty! Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
