Bible Chapter: Psalms 85 & 86

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.
    God is gracious and merciful. He forgives people when they truly come with a repentant heart. The psalmist prayed that God would restore them. He prayed for God to revive them that they may rejoice in Him. This prayer included a desire for God’s mercy and salvation. God’s salvation is for those who fear Him and we know that the Lord will give what is good to His people. God will revive His people when they truly seek after Him with all their hearts.
    The book of Psalms is filled with many prayers. We see a prayer here from one who seeks God to preserve his life, as he is poor and needy. He cries out to God for His mercy. God, who is abundant in mercy, is ready to forgive those who truly call on Him. The psalmist was assured of the fact that, in the day of trouble God would answer him because God is great and wondrous.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    One of the verses prays that God would “teach me your way”. That is a very important prayer to pray to the Lord. We need to know God’s ways so that we can live them and apply them in our lives. As we are following God’s ways then we can rejoice in God’s mercy and help. I want to continue to go through life learning and applying God’s ways.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people understand what David said in Psalm 86:15.  It will change their lives.
Psalm 86:15 NKJV
15 But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.