Food is one of the greatest joys and necessities of life. Yet, it isn’t our bodies alone that need nourishment. We must feed our souls with God’s truth.
We all need food. Food nourishes us, sustains us. Without food, we cannot live. Food is one of the greatest joys and necessities of life. Yet, it isn’t our bodies alone that need nourishment. We must feed our souls with God’s truth. When my soul is hungry or wanting, I often look to the Psalms.
My emotions may be all over the place, but His Word is true. My life may be ever-changing, but He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Even if my faith fails, He remains faithful, because He cannot deny Himself.
Below are several of my favorite Psalms. As you slowly read each one, close your eyes, think about the meaning of the words, and let God’s truth be nourishment for you today.
Let the Truth of God’s Word sink deep into your heart, renew your mind and fill your soul…
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God’s Faithfulness
Trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, truly you shall be fed. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.
Psalm 37:3-5, AMPC
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Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.
Psalm 27:14, AMPC
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But the mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting upon those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, and His righteousness is to children’s children.
Psalm 103:17, AMPC
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Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits— Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of] all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle’s [strong, overcoming, soaring]!
Psalm 103:3-5, AMPC
Food for the Afraid
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.
Psalm 4:8, AMPC
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The Lord is my Light and my Salvation—whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1, AMPC
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He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:4, NIV
Nourishment for the Wrecked
They looked to Him and were radiant; their faces shall never blush for shame or be confused. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Psalm 34:5-6, AMPC
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[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living!
Psalm 27:13, AMPC
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My heart throbs, my strength fails me; as for the light of my eyes, it also is gone from me. For in You, O Lord, do I hope; You will answer, O Lord my God.
Psalm 38:10, 15, AMPC
Food for the Wanting
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand [anywhere else]; I would rather be a doorkeeper and stand at the threshold in the house of my God than to dwell [at ease] in the tents of wickedness.
Psalm 84:10, AMPC
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Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
Psalm 2:8, NIV
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The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning.
Psalm 25:14, AMPC
Jesus, thank you for this sweet reader. I pray these words will fill her to the full. Let your truth dive deep into her soul and set her free from fear, insecurity, anxiety, depression, and confusion. Fill her with the foods of peace, love, patience, and grace. Let your love dwell in her richly and may she always know she is precious! In Jesus’ Sweet Name, Amen.
