Daily Readings (Page 149)

How does God’s compassion reach out to us? How do you thank Him in your life?

In God’s righteousness and justice, reflect on how God’s amazing grace is demonstrated in the Israelites’ and in your life?

Describe how the grace of God is at work in our live’s  today. How do you respond to His grace?

The Psalmist was encouraged by God through the reminder of His sovereignty and faithfulness. How does Jesus encourage us in times of trouble?

The Psalmist seemed to experience God’s affliction that had led him to reflect on the brevity of life but how did God encourage him in the subsequent verses?

List the characteristics of God and which one means most to you? Why?

Although the Psalmist was sad, what has God revealed to him that changed his mood and outlook in vv12–17?

What causes the Psalmist to cry out to God? Share with someone your experience of distress and how you turned to God in your pain?

What do you think are the needs of the Psalmist and why does he cry out to God? When was the last time you cried out to God and how did He console your heart?

How can we be joyful when God comes to judge?