Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

How to Pray Like David (Thoughts on Psalm 5)

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)

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)

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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How to Find Wisdom God’s Way (Thoughts on Psalm 2)

Would you like to obtain wisdom? After you’re gone, or even now, wouldn’t it be nice if people spoke of you as a “wise” person? Obviously, wisdom is a prized possession and we all seek to have it in greater … Continue reading

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How to Find Happiness God’s Way (Thoughts on Psalm 1)

We all long to be happy; there’s nothing wrong with that. Indeed, God wants us to experience happiness. It is his will for our lives. The purpose of this post is to see how God both defines happiness and provides a … Continue reading

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