The Book of Psalms: ”Living the Blessed Life”

Living the Blessed Life

 

Lead Pastor Dan Acker

February 12, 2023

 

“John Calvin called the Book of Psalms ‘an anatomy of all parts of the soul.’ All the range of emotions are expressed; the Psalms weave an emotional fabric for the human soul. These inspired lyrics take us by the hand and train us in proper emotion. They lead us to emotional maturity.”-Kevin Swanson

 

Admission #1: Living the good life when I stay steady on the road revealed by God.

 

Psalm 119: 1-4

 

Admission #2: Keep me steady, Father, because it is not easy to stay on this road.

 

Psalm 119: 5-6

Matthew 5:21-24, 27-30

 

"I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?" -Craig Groeschel

"The driver on the highway is safe not when He reads the signs, but when He obeys them." AW Tozer

 

Admission #3: I’m learning to walk steadily Father, please don’t give up on me!

 

Psalm 119: 7-8

Deuteronomy 31: 8

Philippians 1:6

Deuteronomy 30: 15-18

 

(NIV)