50 Days of Praise - Day 23: Psalm 62 (October 29) God Alone

This Psalm expresses David's pain in a time of pressure, attack, suffering. He realized that in such a time it was God ALONE who was the source of hope and salvation. When days are hard, seek him alone. 

Today’s Reading - Psalm 62

For God alone my soul waits in silence;
    from him comes my salvation.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

3 How long will all of you attack a man
    to batter him,
    like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.
    They take pleasure in falsehood.
They bless with their mouths,
    but inwardly they curse. Selah

5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
    for my hope is from him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God rests my salvation and my glory;
    my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
    pour out your heart before him;
    God is a refuge for us. Selah

9 Those of low estate are but a breath;
    those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
    they are together lighter than a breath.
10 Put no trust in extortion;
    set no vain hopes on robbery;
    if riches increase, set not your heart on them.

11 Once God has spoken;
    twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
12     and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.
For you will render to a man
    according to his work.

Prompting Praise

What character qualities of God are mentioned in this passage for which you can praise him? 

What great works of God are mentioned in this passage for which you can give thanks and praise him? 

As you consider the greatness of God, is there anything for which you need to repent? 

As you consider the greatness and goodness of God, are there changes in your life the Spirit of God would make in you? 

Praise the Lord

Of course, God hears your private prayers and your praise, but there is a blessing that comes when you voice your praise for others to hear. "Extol the Lord." That's what the Bible says. The comments are open if you wish to give God praise and thanksgiving that might bless us all.