Do you have a “go-to” verse or book in the Bible that you turn to when you need comfort, encouragement, help, or even a reminder to “shape up” your attitude? If you’re like me, you have several—diferent ones for different needs. However, the Book of Psalms is my all-around go-to book. While it’s true that the New Testament speaks to those of us no longer living under the Old Testament Law, it is also true that our amazing God never changes; therefore, for me, the Psalms contain just about everything I need in reference to knowing more about God.

In addition to a more structured, written Bible study, I try to read the entire book of Psalms during the months that have thirty days. I read five chapters each day, each thirty chapters apart, in order to accomplish this: on the first day, I read Psalm 1, Psalm 31, Psalm 61, Psalm 91, and Psalm 121, and I follow this pattern for each day of the month. Others find that reading this book in chapter order is their method of choice, so, as always, the principle is to do what will benefit your life the most through your personal time with God.

From this morning's reading of Psalm 91! Click the photo to read this chapter on BibleGateway.com.

Yes, I know that August has thirty-one days, but I’m already so excited about a study/list I’m going to make available—for FREE—that I’m sharing a little bit about it today. I’m cheating and preparing it in August—rather than posting it daily in September as I go through it—so that it will be ready on August 31st for you to download! Please pray with me that the lessons I’m learning through this mini word list will be used in my life and then in the lives of others.

When I read through the Psalms in April, I was awestruck at the repeated use of the words will and shall (along with will not and shall not). Perhaps it was simply that God was using those words to remind that He keeps His Word. Perhaps it was that He was reminding me that He keeps His Word in His time. Perhaps it was He wanted me to remember that He keeps His Word in the way that is best for me. The bottom line is this: He keeps His Word. And in the Book of Psalms, He uses the words will and shall abundantly!

Today I started making a list of the verses where these words appear. As I compile the list in an easy-to-follow format, I’m also creating a uniquely presented set of promises and truths that I hope you will find helpful and that I hope will encourage your heart.

I’d love to know your most-used go-to passage or verse in the Bible. Please share them/it in the comments below so that we can all learn from, be encouraged by, and claim these wonderful promises of God!

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