Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

35 Psalms of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Here’s a list of 35 psalms that can jumpstart your day with a focus on gratitude to God for His bountiful harvest of blessings. Each of these Psalms has at least one verse with the word “thank” or “thanks” or … Continue reading →

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How to Cultivate a Thankful Heart

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Wayne Davies

Genuine saving faith is characterized by a life of praise and thanksgiving. The true believer is filled with gratitude to God for all His gifts, especially the gift of Himself, and has a compelling desire to express that gratitude by … Continue reading →

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How Great Is God’s Love? Thoughts on Psalm 103:11

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Wayne Davies

I like to begin my day by reading a psalm, typically one each day, which then leads to a time of praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and what He has done for me. Lately, though, I’ve … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Bible Study Resource on the Psalms

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Wayne Davies

I continue to be amazed and oh-so-thankful for the countless free resources available online to enrich our time in the Word. Undoubtedly my favorite book about The Book is Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on the Psalms, The Treasury of David. As … Continue reading →

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Got Food? (A Thanksgiving Message)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Wayne Davies

It’s the 4th Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.A., a day set aside as a national holiday to give thanks for our many blessings. For the Christian, of course, every day is a good day to thank God … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome Any Sin

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Wayne Davies

When you’re all by yourself, what do you think about? I have a mind that wanders relentlessly. Staying focused on any one thing for any length of time can be a challenge. What do I think about when I’m alone? … Continue reading →

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How to Not Pray Like an Ostrich

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Wayne Davies

David prayed these words in Psalm 5:3 – “Morning by morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” The prayer of faith is a prayer of eager anticipation and … Continue reading →

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Got This?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Wayne Davies

        What does it take to get everything in this list? Knowledge Wisdom A prolonged life Strong confidence A fountain of life Satisfaction Riches and honor Safety Friendship with God The goodness of God The lack of nothing … Continue reading →

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How to Pray for the Persecuted Church (Thoughts on Psalm 10)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Christians around the world face persecution every day. What should we do when non-Christians attack us either verbally or physically? Psalm 10 provides a model prayer for us. Whether you are facing opposition yourself or know of those who are, … Continue reading →

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How to Find Infinite Joy (Thoughts on Psalm 9)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Wayne Davies

In Psalm 9 David cries out to God for justice to prevail – for the guilty to be punished and the righteous to be vindicated. And for good reason: we know what a difficult life he lived, especially in his … Continue reading →

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