Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord! (Ps. 70:1) In the first verse, the psalmist declares "make haste" and "deliver me." These two imperatives in the Hebrew ח֭וּשָׁה and לְהַצִּילֵ֑נִי, show an urgency and desperation for the Lord to help. It shows the author's complete dependence on the... Continue Reading →
Psalm 39: Praying Through The Psalms
Psalm 39:1I said, “I will watch my waysand keep my tongue from sin;I will put a muzzle on my mouthwhile in the presence of the wicked.” O Lord, we know that the tongue is a powerful organ of the body, capable of blessing and cursing. James 3:5-6 discusses how the words we allow to roll... Continue Reading →
Psalm 52: Praying Through The Psalms
Psalm 52:1 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day. The psalm opens with a piercing question directed at the "mighty man," a figure who represents those who misuse their power for evil. The term "boast" reveals an arrogance that contrasts sharply with the humility... Continue Reading →
Psalm 87:1-8: Praying Through The Psalms
Welcome, dear friends, to a sacred journey of prayer and reflection as we delve into the timeless verses of Psalm 87. In this psalm, we find poetic expressions that unveil the splendor of God's dwelling place, the city of Zion. Through the lens of God's infallible word, we embark on a prayerful exploration, seeking inspiration... Continue Reading →
Psalm 100: Praying Through The Psalms
Verse 1: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth!" The psalm begins with a resounding call for universal joyous worship. This exhortation to shout for joy is a vivid expression of praise, inviting all the earth to join in the symphony of gratitude. In prayer, we can reflect on the joy that emanates... Continue Reading →
Psalm 135: Praying Through The Psalms
Dear Heavenly Father, As we gather in prayer, our hearts are lifted in reverence and awe of Your mighty works, just as Psalm 135 invites us to do. We come before You with gratitude for Your unwavering love and steadfast presence in our lives. Our hearts are filled with gratitude because we don’t deserve your... Continue Reading →
Psalm 34: Praying Through The Psalms
Psalm 34 is a poetic masterpiece, a melodic expression of David's gratitude and reverence for Yahweh. As we delve into the verses of this psalm using the World English Bible, let's uncover the richness of the Hebrew text and explore how its timeless wisdom applies to our daily lives. Verses 1-2 "I will bless Yahweh... Continue Reading →
Psalm 145: Praying Through The Psalms
Psalm 145 is a beautiful hymn of praise, exalting the greatness of our God, Yahweh. In this blog post, we will break down this Psalm into manageable sections, exploring each pair of verses using the World English Bible (WEB), providing a brief commentary, and offering a prayer to help us connect with the deep spiritual... Continue Reading →
Psalm 2: Praying Through The Psalms
"Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us (Ps. 2:1-3, WEB)." Heavenly Father, the sins of the nations are... Continue Reading →
Psalm 128: Praying Through The Psalms
Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways. For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you (Ps. 128:1-2). O Lord, it is good to fear your holy name. Fear of you is the beginning of wisdom. Blessed is the person... Continue Reading →