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What can I learn about God in the Psalms? Here are some of the things that I discovered this morning in my time in Psalm 7-11.

Psalm 7
He is a refuge for the frightened. He gets angry at sin. He is a shield, savior, relentless, and a righteous ruler. I can trust the LORD Most High to protect me in His righteous judgment from any and all foes.

Psalm 8
His Name is majestic. He is all glorious. He is creator of heavens, angels, and man. He alone delegates authority. I am important to God. He has plans and promises for me. His Name is majestic.

Psalm 9
He is glorious and worthy of praise. He is the giver of goodness. He defends the right and the righteous and destroys the wicked. He is the ever reigning righteous judge, a refuge, stronghold, trustworthy, and faithful. He gives hope and is merciful.

Psalm 10
At times he seems distant. However, he sees trouble and considers grief. He helps and defends the fatherless and is King forever.

Psalm 11
He is a refuge and rules both from his temple and his heavenly throne. He examines the righteous. This means that He looks very intimately at every detail of my life at every moment.

Knowing all of this, how must I act today?

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