Inspired by the Psalms
Draw, listen to, read, meditate on, memorize, pray and sing the Psalms
Sketching Psalms draws me close to God who allows my body, soul, mind and spirit to absorb His Word. My desire is to
- exercise artistic gifts God created in me
- wisely use time He gives me to live and grow
- receive the Holy Spirit’s work in me
- share the Good News
Psalm 4:8
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| In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 |
Praise the Lord for sleep, peace, and safety.
Psalm 12:5
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| “Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.” Psalm 12:5 Behold, I will gather them from all the countries to which I drove them in my anger and my wrath and in great indignation. I will bring them back to this place, and I will make them dwell in safety. Jeremiah 32:37 |
We cannot trust and obey God by ourselves. Our Heavenly Father creates faith which supports faithful living. Belief in Christ saves us from hell. He sent the Holy Spirit who leads us through Scripture to learn of sin and to repent. Thank Jesus for defending His faithful—forgiving, providing safe places and protection.
Psalm 16:6
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| The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 |
God provides His children an inheritance of paradise through the sacrifice and victory of His perfect Son.
Psalm 16:11
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| You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 |
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| You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 |
My gratitude goes to the Holy Spirit keeping me in His presence—through good and bad times—filling my life with joy and certainty of eternity with Him.
Psalm 19:1-2
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| The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2 |
When I look at my unworthiness next to God’s expectations and promises in the Bible, it is obvious to me that our Creator is amazingly gracious and merciful.
Psalm 19:12-13
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| Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Psalm 19:12-13 |
I thank my Savior for knowing me better than I know myself; He forgives and protects me.
Psalm 19:14
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 |
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 |
Praise God for encouraging me to want my heart and words to be right, showing my need to repent, and forgiving when I fall short.
Psalm 26:3
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| For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. Psalm 26:3 |
I praise the Lord for revealing that I can trust Him to love me unconditionally. God has called pastors and friends to not only remind me that I need Him, but also to reassure me how true and faithful His promises are.
Psalm 29:11
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| May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! Psalm 29:11 |
Glory be to the Lord for blessings of strength and peace in Jesus.
Psalm 32:1
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| Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1 |
Perfect, innocent Jesus took my punishment for my sin so I can be forgiven. I am blessed when He says, “It is finished.”
Psalm 33:20-22
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| Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Psalm 33:20-22 |
While I wait, I rest at night in merciful forgiveness and wake up with newness each day. His gifts of patience, help, shielding, and gladness of an eternity to come are for all who trust Him.
Psalm 34:19
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| Good people suffer many troubles, but the Lord saves them from them all; Psalm 34:19 |
Praise God’s goodness! He never disappoints those who look to Him and He rescues them from danger.
Psalm 49:15
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But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself. Psalm 49:15 |
I can’t save myself. There is a God and I am not Him. Praise Christ our Savior!
Psalm 50:15
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| and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Psalm 50:15 |
Glory be to God who hears prayers through Christ interceding for believers.
Psalm 51:6,10,15
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| Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. … Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. … O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Psalm 51:6,10,15 |
Jesus cleanses, renews, and gives me His power to repent and praise Him!
Psalm 56:8
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| You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Psalm 56:8 |
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| You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? Psalm 56:8 |
Praise our Creator for designing us with ability to cry and release our anxious tears of broken hearted sadness. Our loving Comforter hears prayers of those who trust Him. He cares about every single moment of our lives.
Psalm 62:1-2
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| For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 |
We can’t live perfectly—not even close to it (no one can); yet, God stands with those who are waiting for Jesus to return. He gives power and increases strength in His children (whom He purchased in Christ) who rely on Jesus in a life marked by repentance.
Psalm 73:26
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| My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 |
Thank the Lord for Christ’s strength when I am weak and fail. It is His power that gives me a contrite heart, mercifully forgives me, and guides me to forgive others.
Psalm 73:28
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| But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. Psalm 73:28 |
God who cares for me in His perfection, works through me to take care of myself so I may bless others. I thank my Heavenly Father for those who helped and prayed for me. I pray He would guard and keep each of us to praise Him for eternity, yet I leave that to His providence, content to be in His care as I rest in Jesus’ name.
Psalm 90:17
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| Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17 |
God’s favor means approval or affection tied to the concept of grace. We thank Him that the burden of work, that comes from the first sin, is replaced with enduring service in His wisdom and name!
Psalm 94:19
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| When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:19 |
Thank the Creator who will not stop loving His wounded people.
Psalm 108:4
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| For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Psalm 108:4 |
I boldly and courageously praise our worthy Savior who has forgiven past sins, remains with me presently, and promises to keep my steps steady in the future!
Psalm 118:5
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| Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. Psalm 118:5 |
The Lord is on our side. We can trust in Him for enduring love and help. We take refuge—not in ourselves or in man and princes—only by grace we receive mercy through Jesus Christ.
Psalm 119:105
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Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 GW |
Jesus is the light and the way.
Psalm 136:1-3
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| Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; Psalm 136:1-3 |
Many thanks!
Psalm 139:9-10
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| If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:9-10 |
How precious and wonderful is my Lord who knows my heart and thoughts—He leads me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:13
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| For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 |
Thanking our Creator for the gift and miracle of life.
Psalm 145:15-16
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| The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:15-16 |
I pray you will page or scroll through a Bible to read, or use the audio feature to listen to, more of the book of Psalms 150 chapters with 2,461 verses (someone counted them, according to my web search).
Jesus loves you. If you don’t go to church, I pray you will go—and by grace receive His gifts at the house of the Lord. God gives faith which assures those who are repentant that Christ’s death and resurrection saves from sin’s curse, forgives and restores. He sent the Holy Spirit to empower, comfort and give us peace as we trust our Savior’s finished work for us.
“The Psalms have a way of connecting with the daily concerns of our lives and guiding us in heartfelt prayer and worship. For these reasons, they remain the most devotional portion of Scripture and the inspiration for hymnals and prayer books. … They teach so much about the blessings and challenges of walking in the Lord’s ways.” The Lutheran Study Bible
During times of distress or uncertainty, remember Psalm 23: Christ Is Our Shepherd.
