Our minds in our bodies to see us most days. I particular deal with depression and take mental health drugs in order to gain balance with the way my brain has been made. This song helps me call God to defend myself from my own brain and my own balances.

We have a lot of battles throughout our lives. Some with other people and some with whole organizations and some against our own mind. Psalm 10 calls on God to fight battles we cannot handle.

Psalm nine has a mix of Thanksgiving and gratitude for God‘s work, but at the same time, it has some pretty rough language about our enemies. When I listen and read psalms, I try to think of enemies as my own negative thoughts versus other humans. My mind plays tricks on me and deceives me, and I would hope on God and being grateful would help intercede with those thoughts.

I am an optimist, but not really for myself. I will cheer others on but I see roadblocks too often vs opportunities. Psalm 8 lays out Gods plan for us to have opportunities.

Psalm 7 is asking God to armor up and fight evil for us.

Psalm 6 is calling for God to heal our souls

Psalm 5 calls to God to listen to our prayers and asks for guidance.

Psalm 4 gives us instructions to meditate on God. But when can we find a place to do that?! It’s never quiet. Where can you find a quiet space to meditate?

Psalm 3 is a call to God to protect us. We are asking Him to be our shield. What do you need God to protect you from?

Psalm 2 dives into the fear of God.