Psalm Balm for the Soul (Page 3)

The Broken Heart of True Repentance

Psalm 51 1. The Desperate Plea for Mercy1.1 The Cry for Grace (v 1)“Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.”1.2 The Request for Cleansing (v 2)“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” 2. The Honest Confession of…

The Beauty of Brotherhood: Unity in Christ

Psalm 133Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the…

What it Means to Live in Faith

Psalm 37:1-40Of King David.Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.Commit…

The Resurrection Hope of the Psalmist

Psalm 16A Miktam of King David.Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from You.”As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.The sorrows of those who run after another god…

How God Answers Prayer

Psalm 65 Praise is due to You, O God, in Zion, and to You shall vows be performed.O You who hear prayer, to You shall all flesh come.When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.Blessed is the one You choose and bring near, to dwell in Your courts! We shall be satisfied with the…

The Lord Delivers People

Psalm 34:1-22I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His Name together!I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all…