Do you ask God to help you through the day, trust His Word during the day, and praise Him daily for what He had done in and through you during the day?
Psalm 144
Although this psalm is composed of pieces from other psalms, it is a well-structured battle psalm. Psalms 8, 18, 33, 102, 103, and 104 appear in this psalm. Verses one and two can be found in Psalm 18.2, 34, and 36-37. Verse three is found in Psalm 8.4. Verse four can be found in Psalm 102.11. Verses 5-8 are found in Psalm 18.9, 14-16, and 44-45. Verse nine is found in Psalm 33.2-3. Verse 10 is found in Psalm 18.50.
David asks God to train him before he goes into battle (1-4), to help him through the battle (5-8), and he praises God after the battle (9-15). Is this your daily habit? Do you ask God to help you through the day, trust His Word during the day, and praise Him daily for what He had done in and through you during the day?
Author: Pastor David
David R Williamson is the founder of Teach for God Ministries. He holds degrees from Grace Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Walden University. David has been actively involved in ministry since 1979. He has ministered in various ministries from Sunday School teacher, Youth Pastor, to English Pastor in Taiwanese churches, including teaching ten years at the Junior High school level. Currently, David is teaching at Hillcrest Christian School at the High School level. He is also pulpit supply and retreat speaker for churches and other religious organizations.
He is happily married to Karen with three children: Joshua, Kazlyn, and Joseph
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I think verse 3 shows how humble we should be before God. We should acknowledge that we do not deserve any of his love, protection, or mercy. But He gives us that continually when we ask Him. When we put our trust Him, God helps us through everything and we should praise Him and thank Him for that.