God the Creator

Psalm 65:5-13 New International Version 5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,     God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth     and of the farthest seas, 6 who formed the mountains by your power,     having armed yourself with strength, 7 who...

God’s Presence

Psalm 65:4 New International Version 4 Blessed are those you choose     and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house,     of your holy temple. God had chosen a special group of Israelites from the tribe of Levi to serve as...

Redemption

Psalm 65:3 New International Version 3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,     you forgave our transgressions. You may feel overwhelmed with all your sins. God will forgive all your sins when you sincerely ask him. You may feel like he could nor would ever forgive you....

Keep a Promise

Psalm 65:1-2 New International Version 1 Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion;     to you our vows will be fulfilled. 2 You who answer prayer,     to you all people will come. In Old Testament times promises were taken seriously and were fulfilled. No one had to make a...

Do Not Be a Person Who Speaks Words of Attack

Psalm 64:3-10 New International Version 3 They sharpen their tongues like swords     and aim cruel words like deadly arrows. 4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent;     they shoot suddenly, without fear. 5 They encourage each other in evil plans,     they talk about...