God Blesses & Gives Joy
Backgrounder on Psalms 84-89:
These psalms are petitions to God:
satisfy us again (Ps 84), revive us
again (P85), hear us again (P86);
gather us again (Psslm 87),
encourage us again (Psalm 88)
and make us sing again (Ps 89).
Each psalm ends with a benediction
of confidence that God will do that
in response to the prayers of His pple.
Lord, You Bless the Righteous:
What Joy for those whose strength
comes from the Lord who have
set their minds on a pilgrimage…
When they walk thro the Valley of
Weeping, it will become a place of
refreshing springs. They go from
strength to strength (Ps 84:5-7).
For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand. I would rather
be a doorkeeper in the house
of my God than dwell in the tents
of wickedness (Psalm 84:10).
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
no good thing does he withhold
from those who do what is right… Blessed
is the man who trusts in You (v11-12).
Heavenly Father, You are my God,
the one who provides for me,
who guides me and protects me.
Thanks for showering good things.
Thanks for Your glorious grace.
Thank You for Christ, who died
for my sins and who makes it
possible for me to experience
Your presence in my life.
Heavenly Father, I appreciate You
and I love You so much. Amen.
Lord, forgive me for my near-
sightedness that keeps me
too focussed on worldly cares.
Give me an Eternal Perspective.
on all that happens to me each day.
Set my mind and my heart on
You so that I can embrace Your
presence moment by moment.
For truly You O Lord are my
Strength and my hope. Amen.
Lord, I’m not at home here on
earth; for I’m just passing through.
Your presence is my destination,
and You have promised that
my joy will be found in You.
Lord, I know that You are not
withholding good things to us.
Grateful Lord that You will pour out
Your blessings in Your time. Amen