The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe (Prov. 18:10).

This is our memory verse for the first chapter – I hope you have had a chance to look at the May Calendar on the website and see that we should be adding scripture to our hearts during our journey together.  Write down the memory verse and post it on our bathroom mirror, by the kitchen sink, on your car dashboard (only for stop lights!), on your computer screen or on the refrigerator. Plant God’s word within you – it is an imperishable seed sown in your heart, it endures forever (1Peter 1:23-25).

Today we were asked to consider on Psalm 20, paying special attention to how God provides for us in times of trouble. According to this scripture, there are so many ways He can provide for us: answering us in the day of trouble, setting us securely on high, sending us help, supporting us, granting us our heart’s desire, saving us and answering us with saving strength.   I love the image of Him saving me with His mighty right hand (vs. 6).  This phrase is also featured in other scriptures but my favorite is Isaiah 41:

So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10)

The key point of Psalm 20 is that we can trust in Him and His Name…and the key point of our study is that the better we know Him and His Character, the better we are able to trust Him to save us and care for us.

Please post a comment and share your favorite promise listed in Psalm 20 or anything else that strikes a chord from this passage.  On Thursday we will be reviewing this chapter by focusing on the Small Group Discussion Questions on page 7.

By the way I posted this on Monday afternoon so that our web designer could finish the website tonight…please pray that things will go smoothly over the next week, or so, as she installs (and I learn about) our new website.  We both hope that it will be a wonderful encouragement to you as we Grow with God together.

Just a Girl…just like you!