Psalm 16:1-6
Today we are reading Psalm.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Psalm 16:1-4 - Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You. 2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have nothing good besides You.” 3 As for the saints who are on the earth, They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them. 4The pains of those who have acquired another god will be multiplied; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, Nor will I take their names upon my lips. 5 The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot. 6 The measuring lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; Indeed, my inheritance is beautiful to me.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. Do you tend to think that people in high level leadership positions tend to have an easier or more difficult life than the rest of us? Why?
2. When was the last time you felt the need to pray to God for protection?
3. Who are some of the people in our culture that have the greatest need for divine protection/intervention?
4. Are there any parts of your town where you are afraid to go? If so, what is something we can do to help bring change to that community?
5. At what point in your life did you begin to see that there is an obvious difference in the way the world and the church define success? Where do you think those differences stand out most clearly?
6. What do you like most about your current situation in life?
7. Read Psalm 16:4. Are there any places of worship in your town dedicated to a god other than the God of the bible? In the context of Psalm 16, do you think it would be appropriate for me to have said "Jesus" instead of "the God of the bible" in this question? Why or why not?
8. What type of inheritance is the Psalmist describing in Psalm 16? Do you think of that inheritance as more of a starting point or a finishing line?
9. What is was your favorite verse in Psalm 16 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Psalm 16?
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