Second Presbyterian Church

Psalms for the Road

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Psalms for the Road

Faith Compassion Heritage Fellowship

July 7, 2024

Psalm 139

1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. 7 Where can I go from your spirit? 12 even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you.

Invitation:

There is no reason to hide from the love of God because God is not afraid of any darkness in me.

July 14, 2024

Psalm 34

Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Which of you desires life and covets many days to enjoy good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Invitation:

What wisdom have you gained from music? Listen to songs that teach this week as we round the corner of our summer. If you need examples, check out our psalms playlist for the new songs added.

Click here for playlist.

June 23, 2024

Psalm 5

“O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you come them with favor as with a shield.” (v. 1,12)

Invitation:

What can you only tell God? Be sure to say it (or write it) and know that God can handle anything you offer because God has seen it all!

June 30, 2024

Psalm 103

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.

Invitation:

What inspires you to praise God with all your being? How do you express your praise? What do you miss when you aren’t in worship? When do you experience praising God outside of worship?

June 9, 2024

Psalm 100

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness.”

Invitation:

The foundation of our lives is our worship of God. What comes alive for you when you worship? How do you connect with God?

June 16, 2024

Psalm 84

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.

Invitation:

How does God draw you into the sanctuary for worship? What happens to you during worship? What do you miss when you aren’t in worship?

 

May 26, 2024

Psalm 121

Reminds us that our help comes from the Lord — the One who never slumbers, watches over us and protects us.

Invitation:

Reflect on moments when God has been your Helper, Protector, and Guide.

 

June 2, 2024

Psalm 1

“They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season…”

Invitation:

We are all trees; what we’re called to realize is where has/is God planting us and why. Share with three people this week why you think you are/are being planted where you are.