God Blesses & Satisfies Us
Psalms 84-89 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 Will Bless the Righteous:
What Joy for those whose Strength
comes from the Lord who have
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 84:5-7).
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).
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 heart on You
Lord so that I can embrace Your
presence moment by moment.
For truly You O Lord are my
Strength, hope and Joy. Amen.
Lord, I’m not at home here on
earth; for I’m just passing through.
Your Presence is my destination,
and Your Word has promised
that joy will be found in You.
For a day in Your courts is
better than anywhere else.
Lord, I know that You are not
withholding good things to us.
And grateful You will pour out
Your blessings in Your time. Amen
Father, I appreciate You so much
for Your goodness and blessings
even as I put my trust in You.
Thanks for Your grace in Christ,
who died for my sins and enable
me to experience Your presence.
Thank You Lord for being my Sun
and Shield; for protecting me; and
for showering me with Good Things.
Hear these praises from a grateful
heart; Love U Lord so much. Amen.