Tag Archives: Saul

Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 143-146

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mark Shields

David was on the run as He wrote Psalm 139-142. He was running from Saul’s men who were sent to kill him. Saul was jealous of David and saw him as a threat to his power. David is discouraged, an … Continue reading →

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Prayer Can Transform Despair into Jubilant Victory

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

How can we have hope in times of despair? We can go to the Lord in prayer and problems can be transformed. The treasure of hope can rescue during difficulty and provide a smoother pathway to the future. In the … Continue reading →

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Hope in a Time of Despair

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

David’s problem in Psalm 142 is that he is fleeing from Saul’s men. He is not only in physical danger but emotionally he feels that no one cares for him. He’s in a cave in a desperate situation with no … Continue reading →

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Overcome Evil with Good

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

The psalmist in Psalm 120 was put in a bad situation because someone was lying about him and he needed the Lord’s help. This psalm was probably written by David when on the run from King Saul and he sought help through … Continue reading →

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Making Good Decisions

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Yesterday’s post, I wrote about making decisions. How can we make good decisions that will lead us on the correct path? The passage from yesterday tells us that inquiring of the Lord is the best choice. Pray to God … Continue reading →