July 5 Psalm 3; Proverbs 18:14-15
- What emotional state was David in when he wrote Psalm 3, and how did his circumstances influence his prayer?
(See Psalm 3:1–2; compare with 2 Samuel 15:13–17 for context) - How does David move from fear and distress to confidence and rest in verses 3–6, and what does this reveal about God’s role in renewing emotions?
(“But you, O LORD, are a shield around me…”) – Psalm 3:3 - According to Psalm 3:4, what does David’s experience of crying out and being heard teach us about God's attentiveness to our emotional and spiritual needs?
- In Psalm 3:5, David says, “I lay down and slept…” What does his ability to rest teach us about trust in God amid emotional turmoil?
- How does Psalm 3:6 challenge us to confront fear and anxiety, especially when the opposition feels overwhelming (“ten thousands”)—and what inner shift does this require?
- What does Psalm 3:8 mean when it says, “Victory comes from you, O LORD”? How does this perspective help renew hope and peace in emotionally dark times?
- In light of Proverbs 18:14 (NLT), “The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?”—how does spiritual strength affect one’s ability to handle emotional pain or stress?
- According to Proverbs 18:15, how can a heart that seeks knowledge and ears that seek wisdom lead to the renewal of emotions? What habits could cultivate this posture?
- King David’s calling God “a shield”, how can viewing God this way help someone recover from betrayal, abandonment, or emotional wounds?
- What steps can we take, based on Psalm 3 and Proverbs 18, to shift from self-pity or despair toward a renewed trust and emotional stability rooted in God’s protection and wisdom?
