In my head, I know that the Psalms are filled with songs, but I did not think that I would change my view on a favorite worship song from my youth group days. I always thought that the song Better is One Day talked about heaven, but it is actually speaking about how it would be better spend one day in the temple of the Lord, instead of a 1,000 days elsewhere. How awesome must it have been to have been able to worship in the temple, to spend just a few moments in His presence, His dwelling here on earth. Any time spent in praise, in worship, giving thanks to the Lord is not wasted. Almost every one of the psalms offer thanks to the Lord. How often do we give thanks to the Lord?
Passage:
Psalm 61-90
Discovered:
- 61: David is praying for the strength and security that comes from God and His faithful watch over him.
- 62: David is relying on the hope that comes from God and tells others to put their trust in Him.
- 63: David seeks the Lord; you satisfy my soul and are my defense.
- 64: David: when I take refuge in You, hidden from my enemies, you’re my defender.
- 65: Praises to the Lord, Your are my savior, creator and protector.
- 66: Praise and give thanks to the Lord for He loves me and for the awesome work of His hands.
- 67: Praise the Lord for He saves us, is a fair judge and increases our harvest.
- 68: Tells of the exodus of Egypt to settlement of their inheritance: Israel. Praise Him
- 69: Lord, rescue me from my many enemies in Your time for heaven and earth praise You!
- 70: Deliver me quickly – a prayer for urgent help.
- 71: With confidence and hope in You, I ask for deliverance, I will praise You.
- 72: Solomon asks for blessings for the King of Israel: judge with righteousness, peace, compassion for those in need and prosperity.
- 73: Asaph: Even though the wicked prosper, their fate is determined while I rest in the Lord forever.
- 74: In exile, Israel hopes for redemption (remembering the covenant) for You are God.
- 75: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is judge all of the earth.
- 76: Israel is praising God for a battle victory at the hand of the Lord.
- 77: When I am in Trouble, I will seek the Lord. I meditate on Your wondrous deed.
- 78: Tell your children our stories so they may know the handiwork of God and they will walk with Him.
- 79: Jerusalem has been destroyed. How long shall we wait on You to destroy our enemies even though we have sinned.
- 80: Restore us, Lord, forgive our sins, shine upon your people.
- 81: God: my people did not obey and I removed my protection – repent from your ways.
- 82: Do not judge but instead care for the weak and needy.
- 83: The enemy is upon us, we ask for deliverance.
- 84: Lord, your home (temple) is beautiful, how I wish I could live in your presence there.
- 85: You’ve forgiven us before, God, we ask for deliverance again, we have confidence You are near.
- 86: I petition before you. Lord, I am in awe of your love, mercy and help to me.
- 87: A psalm of praise about Jerusalem.
- 88: I mourn the nearness of my death, why am I to be separated from You?
- 89: I will praise the Lord and His character – also reviews irrevocable Davidic covenant.
- 90: You are everlasting God and we are but a fleeting moment, filled with sin, let Your grace rest on us.
Help me to remember:
to praise You, even when asking for deliverance, they were quick to praise you first.
Lord, I ask that . . .
I be reminded that life is short and time spent with You is never wasted.
Heavenly Father, I am thankful . . .
the fact You are my defender.
