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Connecting with God in the Psalms. Psalm 45: Enjoying Beautiful Things

There are many things that we like (and perhaps don't like) about weddings. Psalm 45 was apparently written for the wedding of a king. Even though this Psalm doesn't directly talk much about God, we can still learn some beautiful things that God likes and approves of.

Connecting with God in the Psalms. Psalm 25: The Path to Hope and Peace of Mind

There are times in life when we feel ill-equipped to handle the situations in which we find ourselves. But we have a pathway through them to go to hope and peace. It starts with humble trust in God. We can then go through it together with Him and draw closer to Him.

Connecting with God in the Psalms. Psalm 4: Good Advice for a Good Night's Sleep

The United States is a sleep-deprived nation. And one of the main reasons we lose sleep is anxiety. David experienced anxiety as his son tried to overthrow him. His response in Psalm 4 provides some good advice to deal with our anxiety as well.

Who Are YOU If You Can't "Do"?

Sometimes things can go really wrong in our lives. We dry up and can't do the things we normally do. We "hit the wall." Even when we know better, we frequently have our identity based in what we do. Our loss of identity can lead to self-hatred. We need to understand that God loves us - we are Beloved - and we should think of ourselves with His love for us in mind.

Connecting with God in the Psalms. Psalm 23: Rest and Trust

How often do you experience the peace, rest, and comfort that Psalm 23 describes? The center of that peace is the Lord. God has emphatically commanded that we rest. Why is that so important? It is not just for our physical benefit, but that rest shows we are dependent on Him.