The Life Application of the Psalms

In our Daily Walk Bible reading for the last few days we have been spending time in the Psalms, specifically Psalms 1-35. The Psalms are such an amazing treasure-trove of emotion-filled words and beliefs. King David, who authored most of Psalms 1-41, is incredibly raw and real with his feelings and thoughts. There is no masking or putting on a spiritual facade in his worship! God receives the unedited version of David's thought life and hopes!

It's incredible to go back and look at the broad sweep of emotions and experiences that he details in the Psalms which are incredibly insightful for our own lives as well!

Are you struggling with the impact of sin on your life? Then check out Psalm 31:10 and 32:1-5.

Are you seeking God's direction for your life? Check out Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 12

Do you have an adversary or bully or enemy? David was constantly writing about them! Psalms 7; 10; 12; 14:6; 17:9-14; 18:16-50; 21; 28:3-9; 31:1-9, 13, 17-24; 32:8-9 and 33:18-22

Do you need comfort while you sleep? Psalm 3:5 and 4:8 have encouraging words

Do you desire to know God's Word more? Psalm 1 and Psalm 19 are powerful!

How about seeing God's power in action? Check out Psalm 18:7-14; 29:3-10

Want to see how God responds to prayer? See Psalm 3:4; 4:1-6; 5:1-3; 17:1-2,6; 19:12-14

Want to learn about God's character? You'll be blessed by Psalm 7:6-17; 9; 18:1-6

Want to see how the Psalm's predict Christ's coming and events in his life? See Psalm 2; 16:10; 18:50; 22 and the 23rd Psalm, of course!

Are you feeling depressed and wanting words of hope? Check out David's Psalms of Lament, some are found here: Psalm 6:1-10 and Psalm 13.

I could go on and on! The point is that in the book of Psalms we have Israel's prayer book, Jesus' Prayer book, Paul's Prayer book and it is in the palms of our hands. It is such a wealth of scriptures and images and metaphors and passages that ooze every day life experience, emotions and worship. Read them and be blessed and encouraged!!

"For the Word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth" (Psalm 33:4-5).