Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

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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How Big Is Your Ego and How Great Is Your God? (Thoughts on Psalm 8)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Wayne Davies

The psalms are filled with wonderful descriptions of the greatness of God. Psalm 8 is no exception. Or is it? Let’s take a look at this ancient hymn so we can increase our praise vocabulary and encourage one another by … Continue reading →

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What Do You Thank God For Most? (Thoughts on Psalm 7)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Wayne Davies

If you could only thank God for one thing, what would it be? Complete the end of this sentence with the first word that comes to mind: “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his (fill in the … Continue reading →

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How to Climb Out of the Pit of Despair (Thoughts on Psalm 6)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Have you ever felt so discouraged that no matter which way you turned, things looked hopeless? David experienced times like that, and Psalm 6 is one of the most gripping expressions of despair in the Bible, if not all literature. … Continue reading →

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How to Pray Like David (Thoughts on Psalm 5)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Wayne Davies

The psalms are cherished by God’s people for both their heartfelt expressions of praise to God as well as their raw outpouring of emotion in the face of stressful and even life-threatening situations. Psalm 5 provides a gripping example of … Continue reading →

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How to Have Enough When You’ve Had Enough (Thoughts on Psalm 4)

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Do you struggle to experience true joy, especially when faced with a difficult situation? Are you happy only when things are going well? Through the life and words of David, Psalm 4 provides a wonderful example of how to have … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome Anxiety and Get a Good Night’s Sleep (Thoughts on Psalm 3)

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Wayne Davies

Do you ever struggle to get a good night’s sleep because the troubles of the day consume you? How do we turn off our anxious mind and let the body get the rest it needs? Psalm 3 provides an answer … Continue reading →

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