Posted on March 25, 2015
Praying Psalm 1: Among the “Godly”
by Diane McLoud
I can remember a man in my home church who had what you might call a “prayer persona.” When he prayed over communion or at the end of a service, his voice went into a deep bass singsong… Read More
Posted on March 18, 2015
Praying Psalm 77: The Right Focus
by Diane McLoud
There I was again, doing what I’d done dozens of times before—laying awake, shooting advice at the ceiling, giving God reason after reason why He ought to do what I wanted. I cried, I pouted, I fumed, I… Read More
Category: Praying the Psalms Tags: confidence, doubt, peace, point of view, prayer, praying the Psalms, Psalm 77, Psalms, reorientation, searching, shift of focus, sleeplessness, song of praise, Strength, the right focus, trust, trusting God
Posted on January 4, 2015
Praying Psalm 101
by Diane McLoud
At this time of year we hear a lot of talk about New Year’s resolutions. Some of us make them, some don’t. Some of us love the accountability, some of us happily skip the self-imposed guilt! And we… Read More
Category: Praying the Psalms Tags: integrity, New Year's Resolutions, pledges, praying the Psalms, promises. resolutions, Psalm 101, women of God
Posted on November 25, 2013
Praying Psalm 136: The Bedrock of His Goodness
by Diane McLoud
Thanksgiving week is here! In the midst of turkey dinners and family gatherings, tail-gating and football games, we may lose the reason for the day. How can we bring focus to giving thanks to God for His gracious… Read More
Category: Praying the Psalms Tags: giving thanks, God's goodness, His love endures forever, love, Psalm 136, Remember
Posted on July 8, 2013
Praying Psalm 29
by Diane McLoud
I love a summer storm! Our back porch is my favorite sheltered storm-watching spot when rain pelts, thunder rumbles, and lightning flashes across the sky. Maybe, like me, you enjoy watching from a safe place—or maybe you fear… Read More
Posted on March 28, 2013
Praying Psalm 121
by Diane McLoud
Feeling alone? discouraged? Feel like you’re at battle, nearly overwhelmed by the Enemy? Psalm 121 is great comfort! Its eight verses are packed with assurance that God is beside us at all times. David may or may not… Read More
Category: Praying the Psalms Tags: alone, assurance, discouraged, God, power, prayer, Psalm 121, Psalms, Strength
