4 Teachings from Psalms 143-145

1. Not all prayers are requests

Prayer is not only about asking. David regularly practiced prayers of praise and thanksgiving, and much of his spiritual strength came from this discipline.

Many of his psalms begin with: “Praise the Lord.”

Psalm 145 is entirely devoted to celebrating God’s goodness and power.

“Praise the Lord, my soul.

Praise the Lord, my soul, all my life;

I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.”

Psalm 146:1–2 (NIV)

2. The Lord upholds those who are weighed down

David reminds us that God supports those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down.

The Lord is near to those who call on Him sincerely, and He heals broken hearts.

“The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”

Psalm 145:14 (NIV)

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

3. Come into God’s presence with expectation

There are times when prayer becomes routine, without real expectation. Yet the psalmist reminds us that all look to God with hope.

Living faith is marked by confident expectation, even when circumstances are unclear.

“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.”

Psalm 145:15 (NIV)

4. Do not place your trust in human beings

Psalm 146 warns against putting our trust in people, whose breath fades and whose plans perish.

Learning to depend on God rather than on others is a subtle but essential exercise for a stable faith.

True security is found in God alone.