Psalm 66: Praise Amidst Hardships and Joy

By Courtney Post

Psalm 66: Praise amidst Hardships and Joy is a twenty-day devotional going through Psalm 66. Each devotion is going to dive deep into the psalm writer's highs and lows, with unending praise for God's goodness and glory. Each devotion will provide an opportunity to meditate on a passage from God's word, reflect on this meaning in one's own life, and a chance to pray to our heavenly Father. Come along and experience the journey of God's word in your own life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888511084

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Psalm 66:1, Shout for joy, all the earth!

Psalm 66:2, Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.

Psalm 66:3, Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.'

Psalm 66:4, All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.

Psalm 66:5, Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind!

Week 1 Reflection

Psalm 66:6, He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot—come, let us rejoice in him.

Psalm 66:7, He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations—let not the rebellious rise up against him.

Psalm 66:8, I want to hear you! Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard.

Psalm 66:9, He has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.

Psalm 66:10, For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.

Week 2 Reflection

Psalm 66:11, You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs.

Psalm 66:12, You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.

Psalm 66:13, I will come to your temple with burnt offerings and fulfill my vows to you.

Psalm 66:14, Vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

Psalm 66:15, I will sacrifice fat animals to you and an offering of rams; I will offer bulls and goats.

Week 3 Reflection

Psalm 66:16, Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.

Psalm 66:17, I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.

Psalm 66:18, If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

Psalm 66:19, But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.

Psalm 66:20, Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!

Week 4 Reflection

Works Cited

About the Author

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Psalm 66: Praise Amidst Hardships and Joy

Courtney Post

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Introduction

Who Am I?

My name is Courtney Post, and I spend most of my life working in both schools and nonprofits surrounded by youth. I also have a passion for writing and love to write posts for my blog, Colossians 3:23 Blog. I believe writing has brought me closer to the Lord. This has given me different perspectives on looking at the Word of God, circumstances in life, and even nature. I am more often making connections that are leading me toward God.

With my love of writing and poetry, I have always struggled with reading Psalms. I would often get lost in the wording, and I wouldn't always understand everything that