This week's 545 (Five Minutes 4 Five Days) for our "Summer in the Psalms" Sermon Series.

Key thought: God is able to defend us from the lies spoken against us—this causes us to worship Him.

Monday
Read Psalm 5
Which verses or phrases personally struck you most from this psalm, and why?

Vs. 1-3 - Regular communication is a vital facet for any relationship & especially necessary for a strong relationship with God. We need to communicate with Him daily. Do you have a regular time to pray & read God’s Word?

Prayer is how we speak to God & Bible reading is how God speaks to us. Remember we need both!

Tuesday
Vs. 4-6 - God does not condone or excuse even the smallest sin. As we grow spiritually our sensitivity to sin increases.

Read Romans 1:18-32

What is your reaction to sin in your life? Are you insensitive, unconcerned, disappointed or comfortable? What sin do you struggle with most & what can you do to overcome it?

Wednesday
Vs. 7-8 - David wants clarity of God's will for him in the here & now; he wants to know now what to do.

“Lead me” is reminiscent of being a sheep with God as the caring Shepherd who leads His own through the difficulties & enticements of the world to His greener pastures.

Read Psalm 23

What specific areas of your life do you need special leadership about right now? You can pray vs. 8 for your own life!

Thursday
Vs. 9-10 - David felt so passionately about his enemies that he may have overstated his case & lost his objectivity about the situation.

Have you ever been lied to or about & lost complete confidence & respect in someone? Have you ever said, “I can’t forgive that person?” Do you think God wants you to live in unforgiveness? What degree of forgiveness does God call us to?

Read Matthew 18:21-35

Friday
Vs. 11-12 - The psalm closes with a note of encouragement (be glad... sing for joy... rejoice) that God blesses & protects those who love Him.

Do you really believe this? Have you seen God’s blessings & protection this past week?

Read Romans 8:1-2, 28-39

Remember, we are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us!”