Bible Chapter: Psalms 69 & 70

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    The psalmist, David, was crying out to God for help. He felt like he was about to drown because of the work of his enemies. There were countless people who hated him without a cause. He was weary of his crying out to God for help, and yet he continued to seek God and desired to be in God’s presence. His prayer was that God would deliver him out of the mire and not sink in the deep waters. He was trusting that God would judge those treated him in such an evil way. He prayed that God would pour out His indignation on them and that their dwelling place would be desolate.
    There are two groups of people in the world. There are those who love God and those who don’t. David prayed for God to make haste to deliver him and that those who seek his life would be ashamed. He also pray that those who seek God will rejoice and be glad and that God will be magnified. David acknowledged he was poor and needy, needing God’s help, today.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    We all have times when we feel down and discouraged. At some of those times we can feel all alone and feel as if we are the only one who ever has experienced this. I must remember that battles and struggles are a normal part of our life on this earth. Ever since the sinful fall of mankind, there has been an intense spiritual battle to cause people to be discouraged and give up on God. David understood this. He said he was poor and needy and needed God’s help. This is an important truth to remember always.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Remember that God is always ready to help and respond to anyone who truly calls on His name. There are times we will like His response and there are times we will feel that He has abandoned us. It is important to remember that God will respond in his perfect timing.