Psalms

Praise is a weapon against our fears

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." - Psalm 56:3

It may not all be good, but God is good.

A prayer to pray before bedtime. God, I pray that you would give me peace tonight. Let your thoughts fill my heart, not the anxieties of the day. Help me to think on your goodness as I fall asleep. Give me rest so that I can honor you with my day.

Verses to remember when you're feeling sad. (1) The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. - Deuteronomy 31:8 (2) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11 (3) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28 (4) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4 (5) The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34:18

"In peace I will both lie down and sleep." - Psalm 4:8

"But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high." - Psalm 3:3

"What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?" - Psalm 8:4

"One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord." - Psalm 27:4

"The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it." - Psalm 24:1

"Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices." - Psalm 16:9

"Be still, and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil." - Psalm 23:4

I will fear no evil

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb." - Psalm 139:13

"He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." - Psalm 91:2

Summer in the Psalms

"Restore to me the joy of your salvation." - Psalm 51:12