Category: Psalms
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“I have set the Lord always before me;”
I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Psalm 16:v 8 Psalm 16 was penned by David, though the exact background remains uncertain. However, a few verses offer clues as to why he may have written it. A Cry for Help – David might…
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Reflections from Psalm 3: David’s faith in crisis
Psalm 3 was penned by David during one of the most agonizing chapters of his life—while fleeing from his own son, Absalom, who had rebelled against him. This wasn’t just political upheaval; it was deeply personal pain. To make matters worse, David’s trusted counsellor, Ahithophel, betrayed him and sided with Absalom. Scripture offers a striking…
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“My mouth will not transgress”: A heartfelt decision
Psalm 17:3c: “I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.” Taming the tongue was one of the key life decisions David made. In Psalm 17, he speaks not only of a tested heart, but of a deliberate commitment to speak no evil. He chose restraint, even in times of distress.The tongue may be small,…
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David passed God’s test-“Heart test”: Psalm 17:3
Modern technology allows medical science to scan and analyze the human body with astonishing precision. Yet, no instrument can truly read a person’s heart or mind. These remain hidden from human insight—but not from God.Scripture affirms this truth:🧠 Jeremiah 17:9–10 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? I…
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Finding comfort in psalms during trials: Psalm 17
David wrote this psalm during a time when he was surrounded by enemies. Deeply distressed and grieved by their cruelty, he cried out to God. Describing one of his enemies in verse 12, David writes: “He is like a lion eager to tear, like a young lion lurking in ambush.”As in many of his trials,…
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DND
Psalm v:5 When we hear the acronym “DND” a few things comes to our mind like, “Do not Disturb” “Drag N Drop”While I was reading Psalm 70 I could see another “DND” from King David- Psalm 70 :V 5 “But I am afflicted and needy,Hasten to me,O God thou art my help and my deliverer,O…
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Teach us to number our days
Psalm 90 Many scholars believe that psalm 90 was written by Moses during the wilderness journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. During this journey many passed away from this world due to their sin. Moses saw thousands of people dying in this wilderness journey. Hence there is every probability that death…
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A call for help!
Psalm 20 When a ship is in danger it sends out a distress signal for help. So a ship sails nearby, or an airplane flying in that area can notice this danger and do something to help them. Many times our prayers also can be a distress signal sent for God’s help. Psalm 20 is…