DAY 347: JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR – PSALMS 143-145

December 11, 2024

PSALMS 143-145
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DAY 347: JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR

Today’s journey continues our study in the book of Psalms.  David seeks guidance and praises the Lord.

Take a moment and pray, seeking understanding for today’s reading. Read Psalms 143-145.  Let’s journey!

As we journey through the fifth and final book of Psalms, remember that nearly every psalm can be classified as a psalm of Lament or a psalm of praise.  A lament is a cry to the Lord, asking Him to do something, most often when we are in pain, confused, or angry.  A psalm of praise is a prayer of joy and celebration, thanking the Lord for His work.  

Psalms 143-145:  David is the author of all three psalms we read today.  David prays to the Lord for guidance in our first psalm.  The next two psalms are psalms of praise.  (Psalms 143:1-145:21)

Read chapters 143-145, and ask yourself these questions: Are these psalms of lament or praise?  How do you know?  What do these psalms teach you about the Lord God? Take a moment and offer up to the Lord God at least one praise and one lament from your own life.

Godspeace!