Learning God Through the Psalms

“Because God is at my right hand I shall not be moved”
~Psalm 16:8

This years has not been one of my best years and I have spent most of it discouraged. While talking to a friend about it one afternoon, she suggested that I read through the Psalms and write down some of the things that stood out to me about God. Then meditate on who He is and thank Him for His blessings. I decided to give it a try and it has become one of the most fulfilling and satisfying times I've spent in God's word. These words have filled my soul and calmed my spirit. It’s been amazing to see how many attributes our Lord has. Not that I didn’t know already that He is amazing (I mean as Christians, that’s what we’re taught, right?) but there’s been something even more breathtaking and strengthening about writing each one down and thinking about all that our God is and all that He can do. I’ve listed just a few of the things I’ve gleaned from the first thirty chapters. But don't take my word for it...try it for yourself!!!

3:3 God is my shield
3:3 God is my glory and the one who lifts my head
3:5 God is my sustainer
3:7 God is my protector
3:8 God is my protector
4:1 He is there in times of distress
4:3 He sets apart the godly
4:3 He hears me when I call
4:8 He makes me to dwell in safety
5:4 He does not take pleasure in the wicked
5:4 No evil dwell with our Lord
5:12 The Lord will bless the righteous and surround him as a shield
6:8 The Lord hears my weeping
6:9 He hears my supplication
6:9 The Lord will receive my prayer
7:11 God is a just judge
7:11 He is angry with wickedness
8:1-9 He is over all creation
9:8 He is judge over creation
9:7 He endures forever
9:9 He is our refuge in times of trouble
9:10 He will not forsake those who seek Him
10:14 He sees out troubles and grief
10:14 He is a help to the fatherless
10:16 The Lord is King forever
10:16 He hears the desires of the humble
13:6 He deals bountifully with His children
16:2 God is our Lord
16:5 He is our portion and our inheritance
16:5 He maintains our lot
17:7 He saves those who trust in Him
18:1 The Lord is my strength
18:2 God is my rock and my fortress
18:2 He is my deliverer
18:2 He is my shield, my salvation, and my stronghold
18:3 He is worthy to be praised
18:30 His ways are perfect
18:30 He is a shield to those who trust in Him
18:32 He gives us strength and makes our ways perfect
18:35 He is our guide and our sustainer
18:39 He is my strength in battle
19:1 The Heavens declare His glory
19:7 His law is perfect
19:7 The testimonies of the Lord are sure
19:8 His statutes are right
19:8 His commandments are pure
19:9 God is to be feared
19:9 His judgments are true and righteous
19:10 His Word is more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey
19:14 He is my redeemer and strength
20:6 He answers and saved me
21:4 He is the giver of life
22:24 He hears my cry for help
23:1 The Lord is my shepherd
23:2 He gives me what I need
23:3 He restores my soul and grants me peace
23:3 He leads my in His ways
23:4 He is my protector, I shall not fear
24:2 He established the earth
28:5 He punishes the wicked
28:7 My heart can trust in Him
28:7 He is my help
28:8 He is my saving refuge
29:3 His voice is over the waters
29:4 The voice of the Lord is powerful
29:4 His voice is majestic
29:8-9 His voice makes the wilderness shake and the deer give birth
29:10 He was at the beginning
29:10 He is eternal
29:11 He gives strength
30:4 He deserves praise