As part of our Deep and Meaningful talks, we asked you what your favourite Psalms were and why – which has resonate with you in the seasons of life, in what ways do you see God’s faithfulness and kindness towards his people and how does God’s justice and anger at sin and evil give you hope. Here are some of the responses that you gave.
It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I may learn you decrees says Psalm 119:71 says. This psalm sums up perfectly how I feel about my cancer. It has brought me so much closer to God.
Psalm 119
Psalm 119
When I was young, Psalm 119 was the clear favourite as bigger is better, right? When I was in college, Psalm 1 & 2 as these are the overture to the Psalms, (helpful in exam essays!) When with my children, Psalm 23 for the way it paints God as a good good father. And when in need of forgiveness, Psalm 51 shines through, Let alone the countless psalms of thanks and praise and anguish. I don’t think I have a favourite Psalm, but am becoming more aware of how rich the Psalm’s are for every moment in life.
Psalm 121
I lift my eyes to the hills, from where my help comes. Coming from inter state I just love the Adelaide Hills that are part of our vision wherever we look. I love the way that the psalmist talks about looking to the hills where help comes from as God has made the heavens and the earth. God made the Adelaide Hills and he is our strength and gives us purpose. Wherever I go in Adelaide I am reminded about this great truth about God. Praise to his name!
Psalm 30:1-6
Begins with a vivid and emotional cry out to the Lord Almighty by the author who appears in the depths of despair, expressing their situation in raw and vivid honesty of in their great need at the time. There’s understanding in the authors expression that our Lord God is the God of forgiveness, He is to be feared for his great power, and there is great comfort find in his Word – especially when waiting upon the Lord. God already knows our situation, but he wants us to bring all things to Him: in joy, in sorrow, in anguish, in celebration. It’s a reminder that God wants us to be in a real relationship with him, and I find great comfort in that.
Psalm 30:1-6
Begins with a vivid and emotional cry out to the Lord Almighty by the author who appears in the depths of despair, expressing their situation in raw and vivid honesty of in their great need at the time. There’s understanding in the authors expression that our Lord God is the God of forgiveness, He is to be feared for his great power, and there is great comfort find in his Word – especially when waiting upon the Lord. God already knows our situation, but he wants us to bring all things to Him: in joy, in sorrow, in anguish, in celebration. It’s a reminder that God wants us to be in a real relationship with him, and I find great comfort in that.
Psalm 77
The writer begins in a reflective and sorrowful state until they remind themselves that God is in control. With God having shown his sovereignty time and time again throughout history, it’s obvious to all if we think beyond ourselves and dwell on Gods goodness in every situation. God has placed ebenezer stone monuments on our journeys, question is, are we seeing them as God with us, or a pile of rocks?
Psalm 46
I love this Psalm as it speaks of who God is, reminding me of His sovereignty and that I can rest, finding comfort and peace, in knowing he loves me and is in control.
Psalm 1
My favourite Psalm is the first one… Psalm 1 because it summarises all of what God tries to tell us in the entire Old Testament in 6 verses
I like the way Psalm 8 puts things in perspective. The way that God the creator who puts the stars and moon in place should care for us. It’s both humbling and uplifting. We are so small in comparison to his creation, yet entrusted with its care.
Psalm 8
Psalm 27
Begins with a vivid and emotional cry out to the Lord Almighty by the author who Psalm 27 A mighty prayer starting with “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?” And ending with “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord ; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” This psalm has given me much hope during times when I feel distant from eternity and overwhelmed by the world. No matter the circumstances – we can remain unmoved, leaning our whole souls on God, and waiting to observe his goodness have the final victory. Corrie Ten Boom wrote as she waited on God in a concentration camp during World War 2: “There are no ‘ifs’ in God’s world. And no places that are safer than other places. The center of His will is our only safety—Oh, let us pray that we may always know it!”
Psalm 27 has been a very personal Psalm for me. Although I don’t have enemies as David did, to keep my eyes fixed on eternity amidst anxious moments settles me and brings me real peace. Your face Lord will I seek, while I wait for the Lord, being strong in Him, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord forever
Psalm 90:12 says teach us to number our days, so that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Our days are numbered, and only God knows how many we have left. You maybe standing before the Lord tonight. So we need to live accordingly.
Psalm 119 & psalm 90
Psalm 4
After the Psalm begins with a crying out emotionally to God for answers and aid, the Psalmist answers their own hearts’ cry with these words. Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. Psalm 4:6-7 The Psalmist realises that where the world looks for stuff that will not last and security in abundance- that true joy comes from God and the truest sort of prosperity is the abundance of grace He poured out for us, the abounding light of having His face shining on us.