Author: kristen from praywritegrow.com

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 22

“Posterity shall serve him;
    it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation;
 they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn,
    that he has done it.”
Psalm 22:39-31

• Within this Psalm is a picture of Christ! What an awesome reminder that the plan of salvation existed long before the coming of Christ. Read Matthew 27. Share your reaction to this amazing piece of the story of our redemption.
• Time and time again in this Psalm David calls out to God… “I cry by day, but you do not answer.” Each time his cries are followed by a “Yet.” Even when he doesn’t feel God’s presence He responds with what He knows. Write down what David knows to be true.
• I have a friend who once told me we need to combat our irrational emotions with what we know. It’s about what we think not about what we feel. How does David display this in this Psalm.
• How can you incorporate that response in your life?

All the ends of the earth shall remember – may you never forget! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 21

“He asked life of you; you gave it to him,
    length of days forever and ever.”
Psalm 21:4

• Reread PSalm 21:1-7 and insert yourself in David’s place.
• How does this help you remember God’s place in your life?
• David closes reiterating God’s justice…God will prevail! Write down one verse that brings you comfort.
• Verse 7 really speaks to my heart. When we trust God what is the result?
• What winds have blown in today? Think of it in the context of verse 7 – how does that change your thinking?

Trust in Him…you will not be moved! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 20

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
They collapse and fall,
    but we rise and stand upright.”
Psalm 20:7

• We go into “battle” every day. Who do you call on…who do you trust to fight your daily battles?
• Write about what it means to “trust in the name of the Lord our God” and what that looks like in your life.

Rise and stand upright…you trust in a mighty God!He will answer! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 19

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
    be acceptable in your sight,
    O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:4

• David begins this Psalm focusing us on the glory of God…where can we witness this glory in our everyday life.
• He goes on to praise the Lord for His law. Write down the different words he uses to describe God’s way. ex. Law of the Lord = Perfect
• We often struggle, thinking of rules as rules. But, David doesn’t see God’s way that way at all. How does his description help you to see the freedom and joy available to us in seeking God?
• According to verse 11 what result’s from keeping God’s law?
• Psalm 19 is closed with a very familiar verse. Pray David’s prayer…

May you seek to live a life pleasing in the sight of the Lord. Hold tight to Him for He is your Rock and your Redeemer! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 18

“In my distress I called upon the Lord;
    to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
    and my cry to him reached his ears.”
Psalm 18:6

• Write down Psalm 18:1. Soak it in…what are you trying to do today in your own power? Write down Psalm 18:1 again… remember who is your strength!
• David reminds us that our prayers don’t just float up into empty air. As with David, our cries have “reached his ears.” Think about that…your prayers have been heard – by the God of the universe. What does that mean to you?
• How does God answer David’s cry?
• What is David’s response to God?
• Reflect on David’s trust in God and his reaction to God’s provision…Is that the way you live your life?

“I love you, O Lord, my strength.”  Live today as a Christ follower, a lover of the Lord, trusting Him for your strength! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 16

“Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
 I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;
    I have no good apart from you.’”
Psalm 16:1-2

• Truly God is our refuge. Write a description of what that refuge looks like. Take into account the physical, spiritual, & emotional – our safety is found in Him!
• “You are my Lord” what does that mean to you?
• You have no good thing apart from the Lord. David writes about some of the good things God gives us – write about those and what they look like in your life.

“You will fill me with joy in your presence”  – Rejoice in His joy!  May we seek each day to live in His presence as we follow His Spirit within us! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 15

“O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent?
    Who shall dwell on your holy hill?”
Psalm 15:1

• In this Psalm David gives us the blue print to what a righteous life looks like. Make a list of the characteristics of a righteous life.
• We know that alone we are not righteous…”No one is righteous, no, not one…” Romans 3:10, but through the grace and love of the Father, He gave us the gift of Jesus Christ that through faith in Him we could be found righteous (Read Romans 3:21-26). Then…He begins the process in us that being found righteous we might grow and live the fruit of righteousness. Are you struggling with one of the keys to a righteous life, write a prayer asking God to work and transform you. Then be willing to be transformed!

It is an awesome God that allows us to “dwell on (His) holy hill”…focus your eyes on Him today and revel in the presence of the Lord in your life. I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 7

“God is a righteous judge.”
Psalm 7:11a

• Do you ever want to take justice into your own hands?
• Here David is being pursued by Saul and his life is in danger. David is innocent…he cries out to the Lord, what does he ask for?
• What do Psalm 7:10-13 tell us about God’s justice?
• Read 1Samuel 24. David is given the opportunity to take justice into his own hands. Instead, what action does he take?
• How does David conclude his Psalm?
• Are you feeling pressed upon, pursued, does evil feel like it’s lurking? Romans 12:19 says it clearly,”Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God , for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord.'” Write a prayer to God Almighty, put it in His hands today!

Thank God because He is just! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 6

“Turn, O Lord, deliver my life;
    save me for the sake of your steadfast love.” 
Psalm 6:4

• Have you ever been devastated as a result of sin in your life?
• Here David cries out to God for  just that reason! Ask Him to search your heart and mind for any sin and then using this Psalm as a guide, write a prayer for asking for forgiveness.

Praise the Lord… He has heard your plea! I will be praying for you!