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Summer in the Psalms: June 8

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 8 READING: Psalm 11 (see v. 7)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 7

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 7 READING: Psalm 10 (see v. 14)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 6

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 6 READING: Psalm 9 (see vv. 4, 10, 18)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 5

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 5 READING: Psalm 8 (see vv. 3-4)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 4

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 4 READING: Psalm 5 (see vv. 4, 12)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 3

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 3 READING: Psalm 4 (see vv. 3, 8)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 2

This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.

Each day, take a few minutes to…

  • Read the daily Psalm.
  • Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
  • Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
  • Answer the question: Who is God? 
  • Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
  • Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.

JUNE 2 READING: Psalm 3 (see v. 5)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Summer in the Psalms: June 1 (Introduction & Daily Reading)

INTRODUCTION:

There are a handful of questions that many wrestle with on a regular basis…

     How could a good God allow bad things to happen? 

          Why did God create the world if He knew there would be so much suffering? 

               Does God really have a purpose for my life? 

While we may wrestle with questions such as these throughout our lives, there’s one other question that impacts our lives in the most significant way possible: Who is God? 

Fortunately, the Psalms do an excellent job of answering this question, helping us to better understand the character and nature of God. The Psalms frequently mention the strength of God. The love of God. The humility of God. The faithfulness of God. The wisdom of God. And much more.  

But how do we find these character traits of God in the Psalms? Well, there are a few words that often appear right before a statement describing His nature and character.

One specific Hebrew word that is used hundreds of times throughout the Psalms is most often translated in English as for, because, surely, or that. When key words like these appear, we often find an answer to the question, “Who is God?” nearby. 

Here are a couple of examples: 

Example: Read Psalm 1 (see v.6) “For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous.”

Question: Who is God?

Answer: One attribute of God is that He watches over the way of the righteous. 

Example: Read Psalm 3 (see v.5) “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.

Question: Who is God?

Answer: One attribute of God is that He sustains me. My strength comes from Him! 

This Scripture Reading Guide has been designed to guide you through many of the Psalms throughout the summer. Every day, you will have the opportunity to read just one or two Psalms that will help you answer the question, “Who is God?” You will benefit most by writing down an answer to this simple question every day. How many attributes of God will you discover? What will you learn about God and your ability to connect with Him? Let’s read the Psalms together, and find out.

JUNE 1 READING: Psalm 1 (see v. 6)

QUESTIONS:

Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?

Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)

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Write It Out

(Begin with 1-2 minutes of silence)

Take some time today to journal and reflect on the following questions:

In what ways have you seen God at work within you this week? Within your family? Within others you may interact with? 

In what ways have you resisted God’s work within you this week? 

(End with 1-2 minutes of silence)

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Expect the Unexpected

(Begin with 1-2 minutes of silence)

When Peter first set out to preach the gospel, the Scriptures tell us that 3,000 people came to faith in Christ (see Acts 2:41). He probably didn’t have any idea what was about to happen, but as Christianity continued to spread people began to expect the unexpected. 

As we go out to make disciples, we read these kinds of stories and may dream of reaching thousands of people with the gospel, or we may dream of having that one friend or family member cross the line of faith. 

Sometimes, these dreams may be fulfilled quickly. You may share the gospel and your story of transformation with somebody else and God may be working deep beneath the surface in their life in ways you weren’t aware. After sharing your story, they place their faith and trust in Christ. 

Other times, you may share your story only to have your friend turn away. In these moments, don’t be too discouraged or hard on yourself. Instead, continue to keep them in your prayers. Keep planting and watering seeds, and allow God to take care of the growth in their life. 

READING & PRAYERS:

     1 CORINTHIANS 3:6-9 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)

QUESTION: Can you think of some other ways to expect the unexpected when it comes to making disciples?

REAL LIFE PRACTICE: Are you overcommitting?Practice slowing down and living life at the pace of your soul by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice daily. The app is free, and is available on iPhone and Android devices.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I know it’s impossible to know with 100% certainty what will happen when I set out to make disciples of all nations. Because of this, may I set out with the confidence that You are the one ultimately at work. I may plant or water a seed, but You are the one who makes it grow. May I rest in this truth today. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

(End with 1-2 minutes of silence)