David responds to God’s word both by praise, in verses 18-24, and then by petition in vs 25-29. In other words he responds to what God has said both by praising him for it – and by asking that God would do what he’s just said he will. Even that structure teaches us something very simple, but also very significant […]

The Bible doesn’t suggest we pray – it commands us to pray and expects us to pray. Nor does it leave us without any guidance in terms of how to pray. Instead it gives us both instruction and examples. Jesus’ disciples were men who had been praying all their lives, but when they hear Jesus praying, and realise how different […]

Perhaps what discourages you most is sin. Perhaps your own sins and failings are constantly getting you down. Or you’re disillusioned as you look out at the sins of those who are meant to be God’s people. Certainly, sin has consequences. V14 makes that clear. Sin only ever brings misery. But it can’t derail the kingdom because the progress of […]