Refuge & Strength

If you’ve been wondering what your purpose is for your life, you don’t want to miss this episode. In this final episode of Season 1 of the “Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms” podcast, we’re exploring the depths of Psalm 8:5-9 to answer some of life’s most mysterious questions like: What are we doing here? What is your purpose? How can you find peace and contentment in life? The world offers lots of suggestions. The Bible is the only source that offers truth. Get ready for a healthy change of perspective!

Does God have competition? Well, it all depends on how you look at things. Every day there’s a fight for our attention. Who wins? What do we think about most? In this episode of “Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms,” we’re looking at Psalm 8:3-4 to look at some amazing details concerning God’s greatness that we should be thinking about all of the time. There are plenty of things out there to fill our minds with that bring us down, or have no value at all. If you need a thought to bring some excitement and hope your way, this episode we’re filling up our minds with truths about God that are sure to lift up your soul!

Knowing how to recognize the movement of God's hand in our lives, is the key to finding peace, especially in difficult times. The challenge for Christians, is learning how God's ways are usually backwards from our ways. In this episode of "Getting To Know God - Thru The Psalms," we're looking at the introduction to Psalm 8, to see how God did thing in the beginning, setting the tone for how He does things now. If you want to know how to understand God's purpose for your life, this is a good place to start. 

Life these days can make it hard to find things to be genuinely thankful for. This episode of the Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms podcast, reminds us about the true purpose and position of God, so that we can rest assured that things are not as bad as they seem. This episode looks at the testimony of Psalm 7:10-17 to understand God’s identity as our “Shield,” and as “The Just Judge.” When we know God these ways, we can gain confidence that God is always watching out for us, going before us, strengthening us for amazing things.

If you're irritated with injustice, corruption, and dishonesty in the world, you need to hear this! On this episode of Getting To Know God - Thru The Psalms, we're looking at Psalm 7:6-9 to see how God addresses these very issues, to bring blessings to His people. Christians should expect the blessings of God in our lives, but you might be surprised to hear how God actually brings His blessings to us. In this case, knowledge is DEFINITELY power! 

Have you ever felt like, every time you try and seek the LORD with focus and sincerity, there's always something distracting or keeping you from doing so? In this episode of "Getting To Know God - Thru The Psalms," we go deep into Psalm 7:1-5 to see how God gave King David the ability to get through those sorts of things. If you're looking for solutions that will help you serve the LORD more faithfully and consistently, even when life is working against you, this is the Bible study for you! 

Have you ever wondered if prayer really works? Do you see God answering your prayers? Are you sure what you're supposed to be praying for? These are pretty common questions, and the testimony of Psalm 6 answers each of them clearly. Prayer does work, and Psalm 6 explains how to pray with wisdom, to ensure a successful prayer life. God does answer prayer, and Psalm 6 proves it. The wisdom we need, to know how to pray in ways that are pleasing to God, is freely available, and Psalm 6 explains how to access it. So tune in as we break down these details to equip and strengthen your prayer life! 

Discover how to pray effectively, and fruitfully from the people who had a proven track record of success. In Psalm 5:1-12, the Bible documents one of many prayers from King David - a man after God's own heart. We look at the details of his prayer, to understand why his prayers were so effective. So, if you've ever wondered if God hears your prayers, if you're praying correctly, or if you're just speaking words into the sky, this episode is loaded with tips and proper perspective. If you want to see your prayer life improve by seeing satisfying results from God, this Bible study is for you! 

When life circumstances pile up on us, we know the Bible tells us to trust in the LORD. Have you ever wondered how do we actually do that? In this episode of the Getting To Know God Podcast, we look at the testimony of Psalm 4 to see how God practically leads and equips us when our circumstances seem like they're overwhelming. We'll look at the LORD's influence in the life of King David, to see God's work habits, when it comes to things like this. Don't go on in life, missing out on the peace of the LORD in times of trouble...

How is it possible to remain genuinely encouraged, when facing circumstances that seem so hopeless? Some people pretend like they're doing just fine, but wouldn't it be much better to have a clearer understanding about how to tap into the peace of God? Wouldn't it be better to have total assurance in unsure circumstances? How do we gain access to those benefits that the Bible promises? The key, is understanding the identity of the LORD as our "shield," among other attributes He has that are related to that concept. Those are the exact attributes that we're looking at today, as they're explained in Psalm 3. So, get ready to learn about how you can have the attitude of victory, even when it seems like you've been experiencing defeat. The ultimate encouragement for the spirit and the soul!