Psalms 1-40 Commentary Quotes

“d. More than in the season that their grain and wine increased: The ungodly can be happy when the money is coming in and everything is prosperous. David can be happy even in distressing times, because the Lord put gladness in his heart.”
― David Guzik, Psalms 1-40 Commentary

“David knows the Lord will hear when I call to Him. i. All Christians should have the same assurance. They should be confident that God will hear their prayers. When prayer seems ineffective, it is worth it to take a spiritual inventory to see if there is a reason for unanswered prayer. The Bible tells us there are many reasons why prayer may not be answered. Not abiding in Jesus (John 15:7). Unbelief (Matthew 17:20-21). Failure to fast (Matthew 17:21). A Bad marriage relationship (1 Peter 3:7). Unconfessed sin (James 5:16). Lying and deceitfulness (Psalm 17:1). Lack of Bible reading and Bible teaching (Proverbs 28:9). Trusting in the length or form of prayer (Matthew 6:7).”
― David Guzik, Psalms 1-40 Commentary