Study Desk

God says, "Stop fighting and know that I am God! I am the one who defeats the nations; I am the one who controls the world."

God says, "My people, listen to me! People of Israel, I will show my evidence against you. I am God, your God.

You people who have forgotten God, understand what I am telling you, or I will tear you apart, and no one will be able to save you!

I did what you said is wrong. You are the one I have sinned against. I say this so that people will know that I am wrong and you are right. What you decided is fair.

Remove my sin and make me pure. Wash me until I am whiter than snow!

But I am like a green olive tree growing in God's Temple. I will trust God's faithful love forever and ever.

My heart is pounding inside me. I am afraid to die.

I am trembling with fear. I am terrified!

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

I trust God, so I am not afraid of what people can do to me! I praise God for his promise to me.

You know I am very upset. You know how much I have cried. Surely you have kept an account of all my tears.

I trust God, so I am not afraid of what people can do to me!

God, I am ready, heart and soul, to sing songs of praise.

How long will you people attack me? Do you all want to kill me? I am like a leaning wall, like a fence ready to fall.

My victory and honor come from God. He is the mighty Rock, where I am safe.

A song of David written when he was in the desert of Judah. God, you are my God. I am searching so hard to find you. Body and soul, I thirst for you in this dry and weary land without water.

So I bring sacrifices to your Temple. When I was in trouble, I asked for help and made promises to you. Now I am giving you what I promised. <

I have nothing to stand on. I am sinking down, down into the mud. I am in deep water, and the waves are about to cover me.

I am getting weak from calling for help. My throat is sore. I have waited and looked for your help until my eyes are hurting.

Don't turn away from your servant. I am in trouble, so hurry and help me!