Psalm 5

Faith with Friends

Lisa is the host of the "Faith with Friends" podcast. She is passionate about faith, relationships, and spiritual growth. Through her podcast, she aims to help listeners know God and make Him known.

Summary:

In this episode, Lisa reads and discusses Psalm 5, which is a prayer of David seeking God's attention and help. The psalm serves as a reminder that we can turn to God for guidance and refuge in His presence. Lisa highlights the importance of starting the day by seeking God's presence and spending time in prayer. She emphasizes the need to acknowledge God's holiness and strive to live in a manner that honors Him. Lisa also encourages listeners to seek God's guidance in decision-making and to take refuge in His protection. The psalm reminds us that God hears our prayers and responds to them.

Key Takeaways:

1. Begin each day by presenting your requests and concerns to God.
2. Reflect on God's holiness and let it guide your choices and actions.
3. Seek God's guidance in decisions and trust that He will lead you on the path of righteousness.
4. Take refuge in God's protection and trust in His promises for the righteous.

Quotes:

• "Begin your day with presenting your requests and concerns to God."
• "Reflect on the holiness of God. Think of His perfect character and let that guide your choices and actions."
• "Seek God's guidance in decisions. Trust that He will lead you on the path of righteousness."
• "Trust in God's promise of protection and blessings for the righteous."

Psalm 5

Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament.

Hear my cry for help, my King and my God,

for to you I pray.

In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;

with you, evil people are not welcome.

The arrogant cannot stand in your presence.

You hate all who do wrong; you destroy those who tell lies.

The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest.

But I, by your great love, can come into your house;

in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness

because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice.

Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.

Declare them guilty, O God!

Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins,

for they have rebelled against you.

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy.

Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.