God Blesses & Gives Joy
Backgrounder on Psalms 84-89:
These psalms are petitions to God:
satisfy us again (Ps 84), revive us
again (Ps 85) hear us again (Ps 86)
gather us again (Psalm 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 prayers of His pple.
Lord, You Bless & Give Joy:
Blessed are those who dwell in Your
house… Blessed are those whose
strength comes from the Lord
who set their minds on a pilgrimage…
When they walk thru the Valley of
Weeping, it will become a place of
refreshing springs. They go from
strength to strength (Ps 84:4-7).
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… wickedness.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord will give grace… no good
thing does He withhold from those
who do what is right… Blessed is
the man who trusts in You (v10-12).
Lord, I have tendency of near-
sightedness that keeps me
too focussed on worldly cares.
Give me an eternal perspective
on all that happens 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, a day in Your courts is better
than anywhere for in You we will   experience love, joy and peace.
Without doubt, our caring heavenly
Father will provide all our needs.
You are also my sun and shield,
guiding, enabling and protecting me.
Grant me Lord Your grace & favour
as I seek to do Your will. 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 even as I trust
in You and do what’s right. Amen