A Cup of Water

Based on Psalm 43   When things happen that I don’t understand, it’s easy to get discouraged. It is often my first response and even feels natural. However, all it takes is a quick perspective change to turn everything around. I turn my perspective toward God and away from me. I think about Him and…

Based on Psalm 42   I long for God because I know that something is missing from me when I don’t seek Him. Some people look around the world and see all of the injustices and think there can’t be a God or He would do something. Other people look around the world and see…

(Based on Psalm 41)   When I seek to help others as often as I can, the Lord will help me when I need it. God sends just the right person, item, wisdom, or situation at just the right time. It is important to get help when it is needed and it is also important…

Psalm 40   I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new…

Psalm 39   I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.” But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse. The more I thought about…

Psalm 38   O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage! Your arrows have struck deep, and your blows are crushing me. Because of your anger, my whole body is sick; my health is broken because of my sins. My guilt overwhelms me— it is a burden too heavy to…

Psalm 37   Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit…