Psalm 131 presents an important profile that should characterize the worshipper—whether going up to Jerusalem or down onto their knees. It is, at its heart, a wisdom psalm that sings of the value and wisdom of childlike humility before God and contentment and confidence in Him.
In Matthew 18, Jesus tells His disciples that unless they become like a child, they will not enter the kingdom of heaven. That’s a pretty bold statement! In this chapter, you’ll explore how what Jesus said relates to Psalm 131: a song about childlike faith.
You’ve heard the saying, “Pride comes before a fall.” But what exactly does it mean to be prideful and how can we avoid pride’s devastating effects? In this chapter, you’ll turn to Psalm 131 to learn about focusing your ambitions in the right place.
Anxiety is on the rise in our world as many struggle to find peace amid the seemingly never-ending difficulties! But contentment doesn’t always have to depend on circumstances. In this chapter, you’ll discover that peace and contentment aren’t as far off as you might think.
Philosopher and atheist Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote, “Hope is the worst of evils.” But perhaps people are just putting their hope in the wrong thing. In this chapter, you’ll open to Psalm 131 to learn what hope and repentance have in common.
Life doesn’t have to be complicated to be worthwhile. In fact, God is often found in the small things! In this chapter, you’ll learn about the simplicity of knowing God. When you search too hard for the answers, you might miss what you’ve been looking for!