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The Lord is . Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. Psalm 103:8b Many of us do not really believe in the unconditional love of God. We dwell excessively on ourselves and on our mistakes. And so we keep asking, 'Who am I that the Lord should love me?' Instead we ought to be asking, 'Who are you, O my God, that you love me so much?' John Powell, 1925-2009

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. .great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear (awe) Him. Psalm 103:10-11b So much of His mercy comes…  ( Click for more )

The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You. Psalm 102:28 Don’t let these parenting years get away from you. Your contributions to your children and grandchildren could rank as your greatest accomplishments in life. James Dobson, 1936-

Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits.. Psalm 103:2 Make not mercies that are great - little. Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-46, English Puritan Congregationalist preacher (Bless the Lord) Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness…  ( Click for more )

If anyone secretly slanders his neighbor, I will stop him. Psalm 101:5a If something uncharitable is said in your presence; speak in favor of the absent, withdraw, or, if possible, stop the conversation. St. John Vianney, 1786-1859, French priest

The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure. Psalm 101:5b Guilt or grief is all that gracious souls get by communion with vain souls. Thomas Brooks, 1608-80, English non-conformist Puritan preacher, author

My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me.. Psalm 101:6a …  ( Click for more )

O sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done wonderful things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory. Psalm 98:1 We may break ourselves off from all that is sinful in our past lives, and begin afresh, saying, ‘God helping me! I will write another sort of biography for myself for the days that are to come. Alexander Maclaren, 1826-1910, British Baptist expository preacher

Serve the Lord with gladness.. Psalm 100:2a Be not an eye-servant or a man-please; serve God with singleness of heart and the Lord who gives you grace to serve, will…  ( Click for more )

(David) Return, O LORD (Y@hovah), rescue my soul; Save me because of Your lovingkindness. Psalm 6:4

Lost in fear, distrust and regret, my soul pleads for a rekindled cognizance of Your presence and a renewed confidence in Your faithfulness.

(David fearing death) For there is no mention of You in death; In Sheol (eternal place of exile from God) who will give You thanks? Psalm 6:5 It is futile to bargain with God. His wise decisions are based on His character and His promises, not on what we can render to Him.

(David) I am worn out from groaning; all night…  ( Click for more )

When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul. Psalm 94:19 Minds are very prone to contemplations more puzzling than profitable and we have been vain to hope to untie them ourselves; only God’s mind shall perfectly unriddle our thoughts and in the end bring joy. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92

Bless the Lord’s name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Psalm 96:2 Witnessing is not putting on a Christian front as to convince prospective customers. Witnessing is just being honest - being true to what God has…  ( Click for more )

The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree; He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Psalm 92:12 Help me to quit saying, ‘This is the way I am,’ and remind me that I am capable of tremendous transformation with You. Beth Moore, b.1957, Christian author and teacher, So Long Insecurity

The righteous will still yield fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and very green. Psalm 92:14 Grace is often most vigorous and fruitful when nature's strength decays. Thomas Coke, 1747- 1814, Welsh, first Methodist Bishop

Blessed is the man whom You chasten,…  ( Click for more )

Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. Psalm 91:14 Over all who maintain their fellowship with God, tender guardian care is extended. Their heavenly Father Himself interposes between them and their adversaries. Charles Spurgeon 1834-92

He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. Psalm 91:15 God is faithful. He will hear you and direct you through the darkness. Let Him prove you, and give Him opportunity to prove Himself to…  ( Click for more )

He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. Psalm 91:4 Faith is fear transformed by the act of our own will, calling to mind mighty God, and betaking ourselves thereto. Alexander Maclaren, 1826-1910, British Baptist expository preacher

You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day. Psalm 91:5

God does not take away from us those natural fears which lead us to seek the preservation of life, but He masters them by a serene security of heart produced by His Presence.…  ( Click for more )

Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, And the years we have seen evil. Psalm 90:15 The Lord himself will, in one way or another, sweeten every bitter cup, and wipe away all tears from our eyes. John Newton, Anglican clergyman, hymnwriter, 1725-1807

Let Your work appear to Your servants And Your majesty to their children. Psalm 90:16 Young families are discovering for themselves the healing power of God to change their lives; they experience much of the loving grace, kindness, and restoration of God. And this allows their children go on to even greater…  ( Click for more )

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; love and faithfulness go before You. Psalm 89:14 God never acts inconsistently with His wisdom, His holiness, or His goodness. He never acts capriciously, but has good cause for all His decisions and actions. William Plumer, 1802-80, pastor, professor, author

How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O Lord, they walk in the light of Your countenance. Psalm 89:15 The Holy Ghost is a spirit of counsel, powerfully instructing and convincingly teaching how to act and walk, for He directs us to…  ( Click for more )

O Lord of hosts, How happy and blessed is the man who trusts in You! Psalm 84:12 Happy is the man who trusts thee; he has learned that life lived with God has tremendous advantages. Ray Stedman, 1917-92, evangelical Christian pastor, author

Righteousness will go before Him And will make His footsteps into a way. Psalm 85:13 God directs the steps of a godly man or woman in the best way. Be encouraged that your life is not left to fate or chance. Warren Wiersbe, American pastor, writer Christian literature, b1929 (Psalm of David) Make glad the soul of Your servant, For…  ( Click for more )