Psalms
PSALM CONVERSATION STARTERS WITH GODWEEK 4 - FEB 23
PSALMs 23, 100 - Psalms of praiseRead: Psalm 100:1
Father, Creation tells of Your goodness! The trees, the oceans, the mountains and ______________ all declare Your Praise. Thank you! Amen.
Read: Psalm 100:2
Jesus, in Your presence is the fullness of my joy! Being with you is one of the greatest gifts I have. Knowing you are near is my constant comfort. I will serve you with joy today when I ____________. Amen!
Read: Psalm 100:3
Father, You made me! I am Yours, and You are mine. I am adopted and loved. You have rescued me from sin, death, the devil and a lost, orphaned spirit. You are my God and I’m so thankful! Amen.
Read: Psalm 100:4
Jesus, Your name is above all other names! I lift Your name high! I will daily come into your presence with thanksgiving. Thank you for making a place in Your home for me forever. I love you. Amen!
Read: Psalm 100:5
Holy Spirit, Your love surrounds me forever! It is perfect and complete. It is for all people and all generations. Thank you for Your faithfulness to me! Especially in ___________________. You have always been with me and You are good! Amen.
WEEK 3 - FEB 16
PSALM 6 - Psalm of lamentRead: Psalm 6:1
We can pray... Father, you are not one to shame or bring a heavy hand upon us. You are strong and powerful. I put myself under your authority and ask that you would be gentle with me in my distress. Amen.
Read: Psalm 6:2-3
We can pray... Oh my Savior and Lord, how long? These troubles ________________ have been going on and on and we need You to act. We call on the name of our God - the Lord of Heaven and Earth - to ease our pain. Ease this pain we feel in our hearts for the world. Our bodies ache and we literally feel the effect of sin upon the world. May we wait on You with hope. May our hope grow our character and trust in You. Amen.
Read: Psalm 6:4-7
We can pray... Father, you know the nights that my bed has been filled with tears or at least the spinning of my mind and the endless tossing of my body.
(If you are currently in distress…) Abba Father, oh how I need you. I am hurting because _____________ and I know you hear me. Rescue me and deliver me. Not because of anything I have done, but because you have called me by name and you have made me Yours. All I have is you. This is too much for me to handle without You. Amen
(If your distress is not current, there might be worldly issues you lament…)
Abba Father, the world is a mess. I see it everywhere. I see brokenness, abuses of power, conflict, unrepentant sin, hunger and so much more. Sometimes it seems too much and my mind and heart are torn open at the knowledge of it all. Lately I have been thinking about _________________, may it all be in Your loving hands and bring Your mercy & love and rescue those involved. Amen
Read: Psalm 6:8-10
We can pray… Father, You say that vengeance is only Yours. So, I will pray for my enemies, I will lift up my accusers and put them in Your hands. Do as you will, but in the meantime, I will trust You and lift up my voice in praise to You! You have heard my cries. You are the true Redeemer and my everything. Thank you, Jesus. Amen!
WEEK 2 - FEB 9
PSALM 32 - Psalm of RepentanceRead Psalm 32: 1-2
We can pray… Father, you call us to repentance and you can forgive any sin! As I begin this time of repentance with you, remind me to see Your smiling face upon me as I return to you.
Read Psalm 32:3-4
We can pray… Father, it hurts. It is painful. The guilt I hold. I groan and toss and I need you. Oh how I need you. Release me from … I repent.
Read Psalm 32:5
We can pray… Father, thank you for hearing my heart. I lay it before you. Thank you for taking this sin from me and refreshing me with Your merciful Spirit. Your forgiveness is sweeter than anything the earth could ever provide.
Read Psalm 32:6-7
We can pray… Father, hold us through this time. It is not easy to bring up and admit the things we have done or said that have hurt you and others. Sins we just want to hide and bury are now released through Jesus’ love and I am so thankful. I can hear your songs surround me. Protect me in Your strong arms and refresh my soul. Amen.
Read Psalm 32:8-9
We can pray… Father, YOU are the one who guides me. Lift my eyes to you alone, so I can see your eyes upon me. Teaching me. Counseling me. Today, I need you to show me what to do in this situation: _______________ Amen.
Read Psalm 32:10-22
We end by praying… Abba Father, we shout for Joy in you! We rejoice in Your unfailing love. Thank you for your unending, unconditional forgiveness through Jesus. Amen.
WEEK 1 - FEB 2
PSALM 121 - a PSALM OF ASCENTRead Psalm 121: 1-2
Father, when I face challenges, remind me to lift my eyes to You, my Creator and Helper. Help me trust that You are greater than ___________ when I face it today.
Take a moment to share with God the challenges on your heart today.
Read Psalm 121:3-4
Thank You, Lord, for being my constant Protector and Keeper, never sleeping or growing weary. Help me rest in the assurance that You are always watching over me.
Read Psalm 121:5-6
May I feel Your face shining upon me during ______________ today.
Lord, thank You for being my shelter and shade in every season. Guard me from harm today, both seen and unseen, as I walk under Your care. I thank you for all the times you have been my shelter in the past: ___________________.
Read Psalm 121:7-8
Jesus, I am so grateful for Your sacrificial forgiveness of my sins and eternal care over my life. Watch over my steps today, and help me trust in Your guidance and protection now and always.
Lift my eyes to You! Amen.