📖 Psalm 147 Challenge ✨
- Aug 28
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 8
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
— Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
💕Psalm 147 (NIV)
1 Praise the LORD.
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
3 He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
4 He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.
6 The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.
7 Sing to the LORD with grateful praise;
make music to our God on the harp.
8 He covers the sky with clouds;
he supplies the earth with rain
and makes grass grow on the hills.
9 He provides food for the cattle
and for the young ravens when they call.
10 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
11 the LORD delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.
12 Extol the LORD, Jerusalem;
praise your God, Zion.
13 He strengthens the bars of your gates
and blesses your people within you.
14 He grants peace to your borders
and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.
15 He sends his command to the earth;
his word runs swiftly.
16 He spreads the snow like wool
and scatters the frost like ashes.
17 He hurls down his hail like pebbles.
Who can withstand his icy blast?
18 He sends his word and melts them;
he stirs up his breezes, and the waters flow.
19 He has revealed his word to Jacob,
his laws and decrees to Israel.
20 He has done this for no other nation;
they do not know his laws.
Praise the LORD.
💡 Reflection
Psalm 147 reminds us that God is both mighty and tender. He governs the stars in the sky, yet cares deeply for the brokenhearted. He provides for creation, brings peace, and delights not in human strength but in those who trust His unfailing love.
🪞 Personal Reflection Questions
Which verse in Psalm 147 speaks most directly to your current season of life? Why?
How have you experienced God’s healing of a “broken heart” or wounded spirit?
The world celebrates strength and success. How does it encourage you to know that God delights in those who hope in His mercy?
What is one practical way you can praise the Lord today for His provision, protection, or healing?
Prayer Starter:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being both mighty and merciful. You hold the stars in Your hands, yet You see my wounds and heal my heart. Help me to put my hope not in my own strength, but in Your unfailing love. I choose to praise You today for Your goodness, Your provision, and the peace You give.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
✍️ Journaling Space
Write your personal reflections, prayers, or a list of praises to God based on Psalm 147.)
✨ A Gentle Nudge to Keep Going:
When you feel overlooked or weary, remember—the same God who calls every star by name also calls you His beloved.
I love you my friend,
Zaundra 💕
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