Day 189 (Saturday) - Psalms 102:8-104:4

Here is another video for your listening pleasure. It is from the group Casting Crowns and was inspired by Psalm 103. I hope you enjoy it!

Day 188 (Friday) - Psalms 98:4-102:7

I would like to turn your attention to Psalm 102. It is believed by many to be a prophesy of the Holocaust in WWII. When you read it through that lens, it is very striking. If it is a prophecy, it also predicts Israel becoming a state and the return of Christ in that generation. In other words, all we await now is the return of Christ. I wonder?

Day 187 (Thursday) - Psalms 94:17-98:3

Here is another great song built upon Psalm 95. It's from the group "Son's of Korah".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ00rNoKhDE

Day 186 (Wednesday) - Psalms 91:14-94:16

Psalm 94 seems like a Psalm not much different than the rest, but the difference with this Psalm is how it has been used by so called Christians to justify their actions when it comes to what they perceive as evil from others.

"Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?" ―Psalm 94:16

From the bombing of abortion clinics to starting religious wars, this verse has been the proof text for many actions that I believe to be an abomination to God. It is important that we remember who is God and whom vengeance belongs too.

Day 185 (Tuesday) - Psalms 89:38-91:13

Psalm 90 deals with the dark side of life, one we don’t like to focus on. Given the choice of Psalm 90 or Psalm 91, we would gladly choose Psalm 91, for its message is one of confidence. This is the other side of the coin. There is also a dark side of life. Just as we find it difficult to look into the brightness of the sun’s rays, we find it equally unpleasant to dwell on the dark side of life. Psalm 90 tells us there is a place for pessimism, a very important lesson to learn.

Notice, as well, that even in its somber thoughts, God is described as Israel’s dwelling place. Psalm 90 is unique in that it is the only psalm attributed to Moses. Conservative scholars accept Moses’ authorship; others do not. They see the Psalm written much later after the era of Moses. I understand it to be written by Moses. As such it makes a unique contribution in what it tells us about Moses himself, something we do not see anywhere else.

Day 184 (Monday) - Psalms 87:1-89:37

Another great song from the Psalms. MercyMe did a song called The Love of God, you may have noticed as you read Psalm 89 that the words are inspired by this great Psalm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDmt4TgctQs

Day 183 (Sunday) - Psalms 83-86

The song Better is One Day comes right out of Psalm 84.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkeelaLqdDs