Here are my thoughts and highlights from Psalms as I continue my journey through the Bible:

  • "If you make a run for God–you won’t regret it!"
  • I love it that David was honest and didn’t hold back his emotions when he communicated with God. "Listen, God! Please, pay attention!" Or, "God, are you avoiding me? Where are you when I need you?"
  • "You are famous, God, for welcoming God-seekers." We try to welcome those same people at NewSpring.
  • "God! God! I am running to you for dear life; the chase is wild."
  • Through prayer, I get to have a conversation directly with God. "He hears my call; my cry brings me right into his presence–a private audience!"
  • Pride has the potential to derail me. "Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work."
  • David didn’t like religion either, but he was committed to his relationship with God. "I hate all this silly religion, but you, God, I trust." And, "Being religious, acting pious–that’s not what you’re asking for."
  • "Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you." God is ready when I’m facing pain or hopelessness.
  • Self-help leads to a dead end. "There’s no such thing as self-rescue, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps." I need Jesus to experience life change.
  • I love it that God laughs. Seems like that’s something God should do.
  • God isn’t meek–he’s powerful.