PSALMS

  • Psalm 57

    Daily Readings: Psalm 57 and Psalm 84 Today you’re invited to memorise Psalm 84:5-7, “5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,    whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,    they make it a place of springs;    the autumn rains also cover it with pools.7 They go from strength to strength,    till each appears

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  • Psalm 51

    Daily Readings: Psalm 51 and Psalm 84 Today you’re invited to memorise Psalm 84:3-4, “3 Even the sparrow has found a home,    and the swallow a nest for herself,    where she may have her young –a place near your altar,    Lord Almighty, my King and my God.4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;    they are ever praising you.” First commit it

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  • Psalm 47

    Having contemplated Psalm 23 and 46 over the last two weeks, our attention now shifts to Psalm 84. Each day I’ll be inviting you to memorise a few verses of Psalm 84, and then to meditate on them through the day in light of the daily Psalm. This means repeating those few memorised verses to

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  • Psalm 40

    Daily Readings: Psalm 40 and Psalm 46 Today we come to the end of Psalm 46. You’re invited to test your memory of the whole Psalm and then focus on the verse that repeats in v.7 and v.11, “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress“, in light of Psalm 40. Like Psalm

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  • Psalm 34

    Daily Readings: Psalm 34 and Psalm 46 Today you’re invited to memorise Psalm 46:10: He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God;    I will be exalted among the nations,    I will be exalted in the earth.’ First commit it to memory … and then meditate on it throughout the day in light of Psalm 34.

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  • Psalm 30

    Daily Readings: Psalm 30 and Psalm 46 As we continue our journey through Psalm 46, you’re invited to memorise Psalm 46:8-9 today: 8 Come and see what the Lord has done,    the desolations he has brought on the earth.9 He makes wars cease    to the ends of the earth.He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;    he burns the shields with fire. First

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  • Psalm 27

    Daily Readings: Psalm 27 and Psalm 46 Today you’re invited to memorise Psalm 46:4-7 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,    the holy place where the Most High dwells.5 God is within her, she will not fall;    God will help her at break of day.6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;    he lifts his voice,

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  • Psalm 24

    As our “Season in the Psalms” continues, we turn our attention this week to Psalm 46, another beautiful and much-loved Psalm, which I hope you’ll join me in attempting to memorise over the course of the week. Each day we’ll memorise and meditate on a section of it in light of the “Psalm of the

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  • Psalm 18

    Daily Readings: Psalm 18 and Psalm 23 Today you’re invited to memorise Psalm 23:6 which, if you’ve been memorising and meditating all week, will mean you can now recite the whole Psalm. It reads,6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me    all the days of my life,and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord    for ever. First commit it to memory

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  • Psalm 16

    Daily Readings: Psalm 16 and Psalm 23 Today you are invited to memorise Psalm 23:5“5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.” First take the time to memorise it … and then meditate on it in light of Psalm 16:5 and 11“5 Lord, You alone are my portion and my

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