Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Reflection - Psalm 65:1-8 - Letters to God

Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 65:1-8, "Letters to God", Page 94.
By David McCasland, Our Daily Bread Writer



Psalm 65:1-8
PHOTO: Psalm 65:1-8
Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion;
to you our vows will be fulfilled.
O you, who hear prayer,
to you all men will come.
When  we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave our transgressions.
Blessed are those you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house,
of your holy temple.

You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness,
O God our savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas,
who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
who stilled the roaring of the seas,
and the turmoil of the nations.
Those living far away fear your wonders,
where morning dawns and evening fades,
your call forth songs of joy.


Letters to God
Every year thousands of letters addressed to God find their way to a post office in Jerusalem. One letter addressed to "God of Israel," was from a person who requested assistance in getting a job as a bulldozer driver. Another said: "Please help me to be happy, to find a nice job and a good wife - soon." One man asked forgiveness for stealing money from a grocery store when he was a child.

But were those heartfelt requests heard by God? The psalmist said that God is the one who hears prayer (Psalm 65:2). Whether we say our prayers silently, voice them aloud, or write them on paper, they go directly to God. But He does not answer every request as we would wish. Our petitions may be self-serving (Psalm 4:3), or sin may be blocking our fellowship with Him (Psalm 66:18).

More than giving us what we want, the Lord knows our deepest needs, and He wants us to discover the joy of His presence each day. Because of our faith in Christ, praying becomes our means of communion with God, not just a list of things we want from Him.

In His wisdom, God hears all our prayers. In His grace, He offers forgiveness for all our sins. In His love, He gives us eternal and abundant life through His Son.
- David McCasland
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Psalm 65:1-8
Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion;
to you our vows will be fulfilled.
O you, who hear prayer,
to you all men will come.
When  we were overwhelmed by sins,
you forgave our transgressions.
Blessed are those you choose
and bring near to live in your courts!
We are filled with the good things of your house,
of your holy temple.

You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness,
O God our savior,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas,
who formed the mountains by your power,
having armed yourself with strength,
who stilled the roaring of the seas,
and the turmoil of the nations.
Those living far away fear your wonders,
where morning dawns and evening fades,
your call forth songs of joy.
Letters to God
Every year thousands of letters addressed to God find their way to a post office in Jerusalem. One letter addressed to "God of Israel," was from a person who requested assistance in getting a job as a bulldozer driver. Another said: "Please help me to be happy, to find a nice job and a good wife - soon." One man asked forgiveness for stealing money from a grocery store when he was a child.


Every year thousands of letters addressed to God find their way to a post office in Jerusalem.
PHOTO: Every year thousands of letters addressed to God find their way to a post office in Jerusalem. One letter addressed to "God of Israel," was from a person who requested assistance in getting a job as a bulldozer driver. Another said: "Please help me to be happy, to find a nice job and a good wife - soon." One man asked forgiveness for stealing money from a grocery store when he was a child.
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But were those heartfelt requests heard by God? The psalmist said that God is the one who hears prayer (Psalm 65:2). Whether we say our prayers silently, voice them aloud, or write them on paper, they go directly to God. But He does not answer every request as we would wish. Our petitions may be self-serving (Psalm 4:3), or sin may be blocking our fellowship with Him (Psalm 66:18).


But were those heartfelt requests heard by God?
PHOTO: But were those heartfelt requests heard by God? The psalmist said that God is the one who hears prayer (Psalm 65:2). Whether we say our prayers silently, voice them aloud, or write them on paper, they go directly to God. But He does not answer every request as we would wish. Our petitions may be self-serving (Psalm 4:3), or sin may be blocking our fellowship with Him (Psalm 66:18).
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More than giving us what we want, the Lord knows our deepest needs, and He wants us to discover the joy of His presence each day. Because of our faith in Christ, praying becomes our means of communion with God, not just a list of things we want from Him.
 

More than giving us what we want, the Lord knows our deepest needs, and He wants us to discover the joy of His presence each day.
PHOTO: More than giving us what we want, the Lord knows our deepest needs, and He wants us to discover the joy of His presence each day. Because of our faith in Christ, praying becomes our means of communion with God, not just a list of things we want from Him.
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In His wisdom, God hears all our prayers. In His grace, He offers forgiveness for all our sins. In His love, He gives us eternal and abundant life through His Son.
- David McCasland
 

Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, thank You, in Your wisdom, You hears all our prayers. In Your grace, You offers forgiveness for all our sins. In Your love, You give us eternal and abundant life through Your Son.
 
May our praying becomes our means of communion with You, not just a list of things we want from You. May we discover the joy of Your presence each day.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
"
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Reflection - Psalm 65:1-8 - Letters to God
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 65:1-8, "Letters to God", Page 94.
By David McCasland, Our Daily Bread Writer




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Reference
[1] From "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Copyright @ 2009 by Discovery House Publishers, Psalm 65:1-8, "Letters to God", Page 94.

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