This week's Read the Bible for Life lessons is about how to better read, understand and appreciate the Psalms. One interesting line from page 96 is "the psalms are the main place in Scripture where we find primarily human words to God or human words about God, instead of God's words to us."
The questions are asked, "What is your favorite psalm? Why?"
For me it is Psalm 16. Why? Hmmm. . . Verses 2, 5, and 8 really speak to me. These verses affirm the fact that God supplies all we need. The verses remind the reader that we should thank God for all we have and look ONLY to God for what we need. Whether it is stuff or security, God is our supplier. Not a job. Not a hobby. Not even a spouse. But God alone. El Shaddai- The All Sufficient God.
Verse 4 reminds me of those long stretches of my life when I turned my back on God and was living proof that "those who run after other gods will suffer more and more".
How would you answer the questions, "What is your favorite psalm? Why?"
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