Category Archives: Psalm

Nothing Can Satisfy Like Jesus

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, David endures many hardships but he had a desire to carry out God’s plan. David teaches us to seek God’s will, to have the desire to carry out the plan, and to believe He will … Continue reading →

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Matching Our Desires with God’s Desires

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Psalm 132, David has gone through many hardships but has done great things for the Lord. Now he desires to build a house in which the ark may be placed since it was for many … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Studying Psalm 132-138

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection from Psalm 128-131. To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the answers, I wrote a post at this link: answers as we step ahead. The next … Continue reading →

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Drawing People to the Power of God

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, we can be the type of person that connects the power of God to others. What gets in our way at times is that we take ourselves too seriously. Children remind us to just be … Continue reading →

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The Link that Connects the Power of God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 131, David’s attitude is to be happy in all circumstances. He does not desire to be great in this world but accepts what God has in store for him. This humility and trust in God provides calmness, patience, … Continue reading →

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