Psalms 12 - CEVUS06 & KBTP

1. Seek Strength in God’s Presence

“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” – 1 Chronicles 16:11

Life can be tough, and sometimes you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. But you don’t have to face it alone. God’s strength is always available—if you seek Him. Just like you check your phone for updates throughout the day, make seeking God your daily habit. His presence is where real strength comes from.

Question: What is one way you can remind yourself to seek God’s strength every day?

2. Strength to Keep Going

“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:29-31

Even the strongest people get tired. No matter how fit, smart, or capable you are, life will wear you out at some point. But God offers a different kind of strength—one that doesn’t run out. When you trust in Him, He renews you, lifting you up like an eagle soaring in the sky. Instead of running on empty, you’ll have the energy to keep moving forward.

Question: When was a time you felt completely exhausted, and how did God help you keep going?

3. Strength and Peace Go Together

“May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!” – Psalm 29:11

Strength isn’t just about muscles or willpower—it’s also about having peace in your heart. Many people chase after strength in ways that leave them stressed and anxious. But God gives strength that comes with peace. When you rely on Him, you don’t just survive; you thrive with confidence and calmness.

Question: How does trusting God bring peace even in stressful situations?

4. Strength to Overcome Fear

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” – Isaiah 12:2

Fear can paralyze you. It can stop you from chasing your dreams, standing up for what’s right, or even believing in yourself. But when you know that God is your strength, fear loses its grip. Instead of being controlled by what-ifs and doubts, you can step forward with courage, knowing that God is with you.

Question: What fear do you need to give to God today, trusting that He is your strength?

5. Courage Comes from God

“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!” – Psalm 31:24

Sometimes, being strong means holding on when you feel like letting go. It means trusting God when you don’t see the answers yet. Strength isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about trusting that God does. So take heart! The waiting season isn’t wasted; it’s where God builds your faith.

Question: What is something you are waiting on God for, and how can you stay encouraged in the process?

6. Strength from the Inside Out

“that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being” – Ephesians 3:16

Real strength isn’t just about what people see on the outside—it starts in your heart. God doesn’t just give you physical strength; He fills your soul with power through His Spirit. When life feels overwhelming, His Spirit gives you the strength to stand firm, love deeply, and keep going even when it’s hard.

Question: How can you rely more on God’s Spirit for strength in your daily life?

7. God’s Spirit, Not Your Own Strength

“Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.'” – Zechariah 4:6

The world tells you to hustle, grind, and rely on your own strength to succeed. But God says that true victory comes through His Spirit. No matter how smart, strong, or talented you are, it’s God who opens doors, gives wisdom, and makes the impossible possible. Stop trying to do it all on your own—let His Spirit lead the way.

Question: Where in your life do you need to stop relying on your own strength and start trusting in God’s Spirit?

Final Thought

Life throws challenges at you, but you don’t have to face them alone. God’s strength is available for you every single day. Which of these verses speaks to you the most? Take time to reflect, pray, and walk in His strength!

(A psalm by David for the music leader. )

A Prayer for Help

1 Please help me, Lord!

All who were faithful

and all who were loyal

have disappeared.

2 Everyone tells lies,

and no one is sincere.

3 Won't you chop off

all flattering tongues

that brag so loudly?

4 They say to themselves,

“We are great speakers.

No one else has a chance.”

5 But you, Lord, tell them,

“I will do something!

The poor are mistreated

and helpless people moan.

I'll rescue all who suffer.”

6 Our Lord, you are true

to your promises,

and your word is like silver

heated seven times

in a fiery furnace.

7 You will protect us

and always keep us safe

from those people.

8 But all who are wicked

will keep on strutting,

while everyone praises

their shameless deeds.

Ntembezelo we bhatsho

1 Mutibhatshe Yahwe,

ngobe akutjina iye wakalulwama,

ngobe bagalimoyo bakapela

pakati kwe bathu.

2 Mmwe ne mmwe

unonyepela mbakidzani uwe.

Banotjebelana nge

kufalaidzana nge milomo yabo.

3 Yahwe ngabanyaladze

milomo yose inofalaidza,

ne lulimi gumwe ne gumwe

gunozwikudza guti,

4 “Nge ndimi dzedu towotubula,

towoleba tjimwe ne tjimwe tjatinoshaka

ndiyani ungatimisa.”

5 “Ngekuti bashayi banodziyidziwa,

banosheta banogomela,

ngwenu ndowomilika, koleba Yahwe,

ndowobabiga pakabakililika,

ipo pabakashuba.”

6 Kugadzabgwe kose kwa Yahwe kwakatjena,

konga siliva yakapisiwa kutjenesiwa,

ikatjenesiwa katendeka.

7 Mutivikilile Yahwe,

mutitjengete mu bathu

bakajali nge kusingapele!

8 Babi banoyenda kumwe ne kumwe

ha tjakabipa tjikudziwa pakati kwe bathu.