| Lament Psalms | |
| Community | 12, 44, 58, 60, 74, 79, 80, 83, 85, 89*, 90, 94, 123, 126, 129 |
| Individual | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9-10, 13, 14, 17, 22, 25, 26, 27*, 28, 31, 36*, 39, 40:12-17, 41, 42-43, 52*, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 64, 70, 71, 77, 86, 89*, 120, 139, 141, 142 |
| Specialized Lament Psalms | |
| Penitential | 6, 32*, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143 |
| Imprecatory | 35, 69, 83, 88, 109, 137, 140 |
| Thanksgiving (Todah) Psalms | |
| Community | 65*, 67*, 75, 107, 124, 136* |
| Individual | 18, 21, 30, 32*, 34, 40:1-11, 66:13-20, 92, 108*, 116, 118, 138 |
| Specialized Thanksgiving (Todah) Psalms | |
| Salvation History | 8*, 105-106, 135, 136 |
| Songs of Trust | 11, 16, 23, 27*, 62, 63, 91, 121, 125, 131 |
| Hymnic Psalms | |
| Hymn and Doxology | 8*, 19:1-6, 33, 66:1-12, 67*, 95, 100, 103, 104, 111, 113, 114, 117, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 |
| Liturgical Psalms (for Public Worship) | |
| Covenant Songs | 50, 78, 81, 89*, 132 |
| Royal / Enthronement | 2, 18, 20, 21, 29, 45, 47, 72, 93, 95*, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 110, 144 |
| Songs of Zion | 46, 48, 76, 84, 87, 122 |
| Temple Liturgies | 15, 24, 68*, 82, 95*, 115, 134 |
| Community Psalms | |
| Wisdom Psalms | 1*, 36*, 37, 49, 73, 112, 127, 128, 133 |
| Torah Poems | 1*, 19:7-14, 119 |
*These Psalms are difficult to classify because they could fit into more than one group or are mixed types.
Even though this psalm is about divine protection, it is also a psalm about walking through life with the Lord who is able and willing to maintain us, we shall not want or fear no man. Because ultimately God is our provider, saviour and indeed our shield against all evil.
1 The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.
2 He lets me lie down in fields of green grass. He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths for the honour of his name.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid. You are with me. Your shepherd’s rod and staff comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me right in front of my enemies. You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.
6 I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Spirituality vѕ. religion іѕ аn ancient debate. Fоr ѕоmе, religion іѕ а set оf dogmas and for а few іt іѕ а way оf life. Sоmе believe spirituality tо bе а bogus conundrum, whіlе ѕоmе affirm іt tо bе thе purpose of life. Irrespective оf whо has tо say whаt, bоth spirituality аnd religion lead thе followers оn a path to choose the right аnd do thе right thing. Thе distinction between thе two іѕ а fine line of perspective. One needs tо have а keen eye for exploration tо see whаt іѕ thе difference bеtwееn psychology оf religion аnd spirituality.
Spirituality Vs. Religion
Bоth spirituality аnd religion aim tо take аn individual towards thе ultimate goal оf life. A religion does ѕо bу spoon-feeding thе individual. Religion gives thе person set guidelines аnd asks hіm/hеr tо follow. Often, religious beliefs instill fear оf God іn уоu аnd make уоu do things wіthоut questioning thеm. Spirituality іѕ worship оf self аѕ іt believes God resides іn уоu аnd nоwhеrе outside. Thе reasons tо do ѕо, often remain unexplained. On thе оthеr hand, spirituality іѕ аn individual experience оf thе encompassing effect. A spiritual person finds hіѕ own way, travels іt аlоnе аnd reaches thеrе іn а state оf euphoria. Following а religion іѕ doing а duty, whеrе аѕ being spiritual іѕ being whо уоu аrе.
God is great and God is good, and we thank him for our food;
By his hand, we must be fed, give us Lord, our daily bread. Amen.
The Word of God cannot work without Faith. You cannot understand without Faith. Speak the word of Healing and you will be healed. Faith is certain of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. God’s word is living and active. It penetrates to driving our Body, Mind and Soul.
• Praise the Lord in the mist of the Problem.
• Ask God for his Help.
• Listen to the Lord.
• Pray for deliverance.
• Always think Positive.
• Raising the bar is getting closer to God.
• Every Season in your Life has a Purpose.
• Our Lives are determined by the Season’s.
• Go from Pain to Power.
• God cannot Heal a thing by saying it is not there – you must admit your Present Condition.
• Your true Beauty is in your Inner Self.
• Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue – your Mind plays an important role in your Victory.
• Nothing is too hard for God.
• Life is Lived from the Inside Out.
• All we have is today – the Future is the Past that has not happen Yet.
• God is in Control of History he Work out everything for his Purpose.
• God never brings you Out without bringing you Into.
“WHATEVER YOU DO IN LIFE LET GOD DIRECT YOUR PATH, FUTURE AND YOUR DESTINY.”
26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. – John 14:26
Advocate
Lamb of God, The Resurrection & The Life, Shepherd & Bishop of Souls. Judge, Lord of Lords, Man of Sorrows, Head of The Church, Master Faithful & True Witness, Rock, High Priest, The Door, Living Water, Bread of Life, Rose of Sharon, Alpha & Omega, True Vine, Messiah, Teacher, Holy One, Mediator, The Beloved, Branch, Carpenter, Good Shepherd, Light of The World, Image of The Invisible God, The Word, Chief Cornerstone, Saviour, Servant, Author & Finisher of Our Faith, The Almighty, Everlasting Father, Shiloh, Lion of The Tribe of Judah, I Am, King of Kings, Prince of Peace, Bridegroom, Only begotten Son, Wonderful Counsellor, Immanuel, Son of Man, Day Spring, The Amen, King of The Jews, Prophet, Redeemer, Anchor, Bright Morning Star, The Way, The Truth & The Life.
Jesus Christ
An interjection is a part of speech that demonstrates the emotion or feeling of the author. These words or phrases can stand alone, or be placed before or after a sentence.
Selah: is defined as a Hebrew word that has been found at the ending of verses in Psalms and has been interpreted as an instruction calling for a break in the singing of the Psalm or it may mean “forever.
Hallelujah vs. Alleluia: Both words mean the same thing, the difference lies in the language. They are from the Hebrew word which means Salvation, glory and power belong to our God or Glory be to God/YHWH! Hallelujah is used 4 times in the NT, all of which are in Revelation 19:1-6. Additionally, Hallelujah is used 24 times in the Old Testament, all of which are in 15 of the Psalms between Psalm 104-150.
Hosanna: The word hosanna derives from a Hebrew word and is used as two completely different uses. One is to showing gratitude, praise, or joy or simply thanking him. The other use is for pleading for help.
Amen: is derived from the Hebrew āmēn, which means we have heard what was said in the prayer and we express our “certainty,” “truth,” and “agreement”. It is used in Jewish, Christian and Muslim worship as a concluding word or response during or after prayer.
