Real Life In The Real World - Devotions From The Book Of Psalms: Show Discernment!

Real Life in the Real World-Devotions from the Book of Psalms: Going Along with Evil Psalm 4:1-2

What does God say about speaking up against evil? And what is the balance in this? Let’s look into the lives of Absalom’s followers that rebelled against God. They didn’t speak against the evil but rather went along with it. This never ends well!

Real Life in the Real World - Devotions From The Book Of Psalms: Reflecting On Gods Faithfulness Psalms 3: 5-8

How did King David deal with severe difficulty he was experiencing because of the betrayal of his own son? The end of Psalm 3 is a great reminder to any of us on how we can turn our focus to God, instead of concentrating on the hopelessness of a situation.

Real Life in the Real World - Devotions from the Book of Psalms: Serious Family Issues Psalm 3: 1-4

Today we will be talking about serious family problems King David had to deal with. What is his example to us when hardships and heartaches overwhelm us? Unforgiveness, bitterness and not dealing with wickedness in the family caused terrible consequences and sorrow. So much to learn from these verses!

Real Life In The Real World - Devotions From The Book Of Psalms: Show Discernment!

We all can learn from the warnings God gives of “what not to do” even when He is directly speaking to people in leadership. Everyone can know and thus choose what God “wants us to do instead”. There is a huge difference between trusting in ourselves, instead of relying on God…and the consequences or blessings that come because of those decisions throughout our life.

Real Life In The Real World - Devotions From The Book Of Psalms: The Lord Laughs At Them!

How does God respond to people, leaders, and nations that pridefully rebel against Him? Sometimes it seems as though God is silent amidst those who scorn His ways and minimize His wisdom. But God tells us clearly, He will judge all that partake of this. We as individuals can stand for what is right and true by God’s standards regardless of how the culture minimizes this.