A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 11

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 11
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? (Psalm 11:1,7).

Don’t deposit your trust in someone’s heart who doesn’t know what to do with it. God’s heart is the perfect “putting place” for your trust. It’s the shelter to keep it in, the secret place to hide it in, and the secure place to keep it in. God will never fail you, never leave you, and never mistreat you.

· Every day you are in His thoughts.
· His eye is upon you.
· He made you for Himself.
· He knows you.
 
I Know…
I know your heart.
I know you. I understand.
I am familiar with all your ways.
I see. I hear.
I know your deepest desires.
I know your voice. I listen when you call.
I know the plans I have for you.
I know where you are. I know your needs.
I know what you have walked through—
I know the valleys and the storms—
I have walked with you through each one.
I know your tears. Your joys. Your celebrations.
I know all you do in my name.
I notice. I care.
It pleases me when you trust in me.

Insight: Trust…it bolts the door whenever worry comes knocking and wants to come in.

Insight: Who has said, “Trust Me”?
He who is faithful.
He who cares.
He who is your loving Heavenly Father.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 10

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 10
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble? The Lord is King forever and ever; The nations have perished out of His land. Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, That the man of the earth may oppress no more (Psalm 10:1, 16-18).

This psalm is a reminder that it is easy for the natural mind to get things wrong about who God is, what He knows, and what He will do.

God isn’t far away, He has not gone into hiding, He is not clueless, and He is not indifferent. God sees and knows all things. He knows what everyone has done and why they did it.

When we experience injustice from others, God’s invitation to us is not to go after them to get even, but to come to Him and place the matter in His hands. God is the righteous judge and brings perfect justice. He will always get it right.
 
Come To Me
When you are hurting,
come to Me and I will bind your wounds.
When you need to be assured,
come to Me and I will give you My embrace.
When you can no longer go on,
come to Me and I will carry you.
When you need comfort,
come to Me and I will wipe your tears.
When you are uncertain of My love,
come to Me and I will speak My heart to you.
Always remember that in your need
you are coming to Jesus, the One who came for you.
 
Insight: We can all be relieved that God has not called us to be the judge of all the earth. He will do that, and He does all things well.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 9

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 9
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart;I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High (Psalm 9:1-2).
 
While most people observe you from the outside, God is observing your heart.
 
Here are a few things He is looking at:

• Is your heart fixed.
• Is your heart grateful.
• Is your heart unmixed.
• Is your heart fully trusting.

 
God’s will for us is to be wholehearted in our response to Him. That doesn’t mean things have to be done flawlessly—it means we are enthusiastic in our response instead of droopy, disinterested, or disappointed. Wholehearted obedience will never carry a “poor me” state of mind.
 
Insight: When you sing unto the Lord from your heart, He is not concerned if you are off key.
 
Insight: When the Lord has your whole heart He will also have your attention, interest, and commitment.
 
Insight: Joy doesn’t walk hand-in-hand with half-heartedness.

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Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 8

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 8
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 
O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth (Psalm 8:1, 9)!
 
Growing up, I never liked my name. It was too short and didn’t mean anything. One day I took the first letter of my middle name (Allan) and the first letter of my last name (Lessin), joined them to my first name and came up with Royal. I didn’t change my name to Royal, but I liked the meaning! 
 
I love every name God has! The Scriptures are packed with them. He has a multitude of names because they help us understand who He is and what He does. His name is honorable, powerful, noble, and glorious.
 
Here are a few examples of names only God can be called:

• Elohim-The triune Creator.
• El Shaddai-The One with all power. The Almighty.
• Adonai-The Lord with absolute authority.
• Jehovah-Raah-The Lord your Shepherd.
• Jehovah Rapha-The Lord who heals you.
• Jehovah Tsidkenu-The Lord your righteousness.
• Jehovah Shalom-The Lord your perfect peace.

 
Meditate upon His names and your faith will grow.
There is salvation because there is a Savior.
There is healing because there is a Healer.
There is comfort because there is a Comforter.
There is help because there is a Helper.
There is provision because there is a Provider.
 
Insight: When you have the Lord, you have it all, because HE is all you need.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 7

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 7
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. My defense is of God,Who saves the upright in heart. God is a just judge (Psalm 7:9-11).
 
Discipline, correction, and training are some of the good things God does to His children. If God left you alone it would mean two things:

1. You weren’t His child.
2. You were His child, but He didn’t love you.

God is your Father. He is a righteous Father. He pays attention to you. Your character is important to Him. He is daily conforming you into the image of His Son. You are His ambassador in a lost world, and His light in a darkened world. 
 
As God’s child keep these things in mind:

• God isn’t being mean when He wants you to be clean.
• It’s always easier to nip something in the bud than to let it grow into a full grown tree.
• Thank God daily that you can know the freedom and joy of being clean.

Insight: Your hardest day as a child of God is better than your easiest day as an orphan.
 
Insight: God’s righteousness means that everything God does in your life is the right thing. If He were unrighteous, everything God did in your life would be the wrong thing.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.

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©2026 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow. Photos by Marina Bromley. Used with permission, all rights reserved.