Psalm 124: A Psalm of “What If?”
Psalm 124 continues with the “Psalms of Ascent” as the people gather and sing on their way to the Lord. Continue reading Psalm 124: A Psalm of “What If?”
Tag: Fear
Psalm 121: A Psalm of Courage When Fearful
Psalm 121 is a song and encouragement of hope while the people ascended through the hills and into the city of God. It’s a song of hope and encouragement while struck with fear. Continue reading Psalm 121: A Psalm of Courage When Fearful
FamilyFire: Confronting My Fears
Outside of being a minister and writing my own meandering thoughts sometimes I also carve out a little time to write for a branch of the denomination that I serve (Christian Reformed Church) called “FamilyFire.” Their goal is to provide blogs and thoughts from a Christian worldview. The hope is that we all realize we struggle and we all need help. They have wonderful stuff … Continue reading FamilyFire: Confronting My Fears
Psalm 116: A Personal Psalm of Thanksgiving
Psalm 116 is a personal psalm of thanksgiving. As the psalmist is either in, or just through a time of trial and fear, they declare that the God who delivers ALWAYS delivers. And for that…they will praise him! Continue reading Psalm 116: A Personal Psalm of Thanksgiving
Psalm 111: A Psalm of Loving Fear
Psalm 111 is an “acrostic” mini psalm that encourages the believer to know God in all the ways knowing knows…including Fear. Continue reading Psalm 111: A Psalm of Loving Fear
Psalm 95: A Psalm of “Fearing” the Lord
What does it mean to have “fear” as part of your worship of God? To many people, yours truly included, “fear” and “worship” just don’t seem to go together. But should they? Psalm 95 encourages us to find space for that. Continue reading Psalm 95: A Psalm of “Fearing” the Lord
Psalm 93: A Psalm of Power and Awe
Psalm 93 is one of 6 that falls under this “enthronement” header where they simply declare who God is. It’s a short psalm but is extremely effective in relaying the thoughts of the psalmist and inviting us to understand them and find our own “thoughts” on the power and strength of God. Continue reading Psalm 93: A Psalm of Power and Awe
