Faithbuilders Devotional Series
Through the Psalms in a month
A Daily Devotional
Pastor David Curtis
Day 1
Psalms for today: 1, 31, 61, 91, 121
“The key question in life is not ‘How strong am I?’ but rather ‘How strong is God?’” – Max Lucado
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Day 2
Psalms for today: 2, 32, 62, 92, 122
“Human problems are never greater than divine solutions.” – Irwin W. Lutzer
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. – 1 Peter 4:12-13 NIV
Day 3
Psalms for today: 3, 33, 63, 93, 123
“Pray not for lighter burdens but for stronger backs.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. – Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Day 4
Psalms for today: 4, 34, 64, 94, 124
“God is an ever-present Spirit guiding all that happens to a wise and holy end.” – David Hume
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' "For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, 'Do not fear, I will help you.'– Isaiah 41:10 NASB
Day 5
Psalms for today: 5, 35, 65, 95, 125
“There are in everyone’s life certain connections, twists, and turns which pass a while under the category of chance, bat at the last, well examined, prove to be the very hand of God.” – Sir Thomas Brown
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted – Job 42:2 NIV
Day 6
Psalms for today: 6, 36, 66, 96, 126
“God would prefer we have an occasional limp than a perpetual strut. And if it takes a thorn for him to make his point, he loves us enough not to pluck it out.” – Max Lucado
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
Day 7
Psalms for today: 7, 37, 67, 97, 127
“When it is a question of God’s Almighty Spirit, never say, I can’t.” – Oswald Chambers
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.'" – Zechariah 13:9 NLT
Day 8
Psalms for today: 8, 38, 68, 98, 128
“Jesus did not come to explain away suffering or remove it. He came to fill it with His presence.” – Paul Claudel
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 'You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:11-13 NASB
Day 9
Psalms for today: 9, 39, 69, 99, 129
“It doesn’t matter how great the pressure is. What really matters is where the pressure lies—whether it comes between you and God or whether it presses you nearer His heart.” – HudsonTaylor
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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He does not ignore those who cry to him for help. – Psalm 9:12 NLT
Day 10
Psalms for today: 10, 40, 70, 100, 130
“When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away your ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.” – Corrie Ten Boom
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. – Isaiah 46:9, 10 NIV
Day 11
Psalms for today: 11, 41, 71, 101, 131
“You will never forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you.” – Max Lucado
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Day 12
Psalms for today: 12, 42, 72, 102, 132
“One is given strength to bear what happens to one, but not the one hundred and one different things that might happen.” – C. S. Lewis
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their sorrow. – Isaiah 49:13 NLT
Day 13
Psalms for today: 13, 43, 73, 103, 133
“If God cares enough about the planet Saturn to give it rings or Venus to make it sparkle, is there an outside chance that he cares enough about you to meet your needs?” – Max Lucado
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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"Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:6-7 - NASB
Day 14
Psalms for today: 14, 44, 74, 104, 134
“My life philosophy in a nutshell is: ‘Life is tough but God is faithful.’” – Sheila Walsh
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13 NKJV
Day 15
Psalms for today: 15, 45, 75, 105, 135
“The events of our lives, when we let God use them, become the mysterious and perfect preparation for the work he has called us to. The truth is that our trials are a furnace forging us into gold.” – Barbara Johnson
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him - Nahum 1:7
Day 16
Psalms for today: 16, 46, 76, 106, 136
“The circumstances of life can embitter any of us at any time. But if we allow it, God’s grace and love can empower us and help us move through these times victoriously.” – Kathy Troccoli
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 NASB
Day 17
Psalms for today: 17, 47, 77, 107, 137
“God’s timing does not always coincide with our immediate plans. Sometimes his timing requires that we wait and hope.” – Beverly LaHaye
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. – 1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Day 18
Psalms for today: 18, 48, 78, 108, 138
“God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything, and whoever does not have faith will have nothing.” – Martin Luther
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. – Heb 10:36 NLT
Day 19
Psalms for today: 19, 49, 79, 109, 139
“On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about than our love for Him.” - C. S. Lewis
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. – 1 Peter 1:5-6 NLT
Day 20
Psalms for today: 20, 50, 80, 110, 140
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear- not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. – Romans 12:15
Day 21
Psalms for today: 21, 51, 81, 111, 141
“Some say the best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes, but I say go out and hug somebody.” – Barbara Johnson
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 NIV
Day 22
Psalms for today: 22, 52, 82, 112, 142
“The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master.” – Peter T. Forsythe
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." – Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB
Day 23
Psalms for today: 23, 53, 83, 113, 143
“By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” – C. H. Spurgeon
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
Day 24
Psalms for today: 24, 54, 84, 114, 144
“Those who keep secrets from God keep their distance from God. Those who are honest with God draw near to God.” – Max Lucado
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Come near to God and he will come near to you. – James 4:8 NIV
Day 25
Psalms for today: 25, 55, 85, 115, 145
“Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.” – Thomas aKempis
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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Yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation. The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He will make me as surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains. – Habakkuk 3:18-19 NLT
Day 26
Psalms for today: 26, 56, 86, 116, 146
“Faith is not merely your holding on to God – it is God holding on to you. He will not let you go!” – E. Stanley Jones
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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The joy of the LORD is your strength! – Nehemiah 8:10 NASB
Day 27
Psalms for today: 27, 57, 87, 117, 147
“Forgiveness is a funny thing; it warms the heart and cools the sting.” – William A. Ward
Study Questions:
- What emotions are present in these psalms?
- What do these psalms reveal to us about our God?
- What are the attitudes about God shared in these Psalms?
- What is my reaction to these psalms?
- Is there an attitude or emotion that I need to submit to God today?
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