Psalm 7 is a personal lament that enables the worshiper to appeal to God for relief from their enemies based on God's perfect justice. It also recognizes God's offer of salvation for enemies who would repent.

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 6 is a personal lament. David is pleading with God for deliverance from sickness and troublemakers. He is deeply depressed and in the throes of grief and despair. Here we witness how he channels his emotions to the throne of the living God. David uses the personal and holy name of God, YHWH, eight times in this psalm which indicates the personal nature of his relationship with God and his specific need. David was confident enough to bring his pain and problems to the Lord.

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 5 gives us language to bring our frustrations to the Lord. When we see the wicked prospering we need to remember that it is only temporary. The Lord will not tolerate wickedness forever. Therefore, we can confidently appeal to our heavenly Father to bring justice and righteousness on our behalf. True worshipers continue to rejoice in the Lord when they are attacked by their enemies. They find peace and security in the God of their salvation!

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Psalm 4 is the familiar prayer of a worshiper in need of God's help! Following Christ means accepting the rejection of the world. Disciples are often falsely accused, misquoted, taken out of context, and scorned for their faith. However, disciples are also treasured by the Lord. Do not give sin a foothold in your anger and frustration. Persevere in doing good. God will give you the fruit of His Spirit! He will fill you with joy. He will grant you the peace to endure. The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Welcome to the Ministry of Praise, a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. Psalm 3 is a prayer of dependence and trust in God when one is surrounded by enemies and experiences the dread of personal betrayal and abandonment. God is our help and our shield. God is our rescuer and defender! You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Welcome to the Ministry of Praise, a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. Psalm 2 along with Psalm 1 is part of the gateway to the entire book of Psalms. The main point is found in the final phrase, "Blessed are all who take refuge in him." (v. 12) Disciple-makers walk in His Law (Psalm 1) and His Lordship (Psalm 2). You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Welcome to the Ministry of Praise, a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. The book of Psalms is an intentional collection of the prayers and songs of God's people that are meant to be used personally and corporately for worship! The psalms fall into two general categories of prayers: lament and praise. The book flows from more lament to more praise but also covers a wide range of human emotions. In this episode we take a closer look at Psalm 1. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Welcome to the Ministry of Praise, a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. Psalm 9 reminds worshipers that God is a righteous judge who is gracious to all who trust in him. Here we can voice our commitment to worship him and trust him no matter what hardships and persecutions we face. You can learn more about our ministry at highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.