7 Psalms for New Believers (Psalms New Believers Should Read)

The verses of the Book of Psalms have proved to be deeply comforting and inspiring to me as a believer in the journey of faith. These words have been my steady guide in the stormy life particularly when being a believer.

Now, picture an instant when a new believer seeks your advice, asking which Psalms can brighten their spiritual path. This article aims to share specific Psalms that are significant for new believers containing insights and comfort.

7 Psalms for new believers

Psalm 1:1-6 A Fresh Start

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”

The psalmist portrays a clear image of a tree planted beside running waters. In the same way that this tree prospers, new believers can grow and have peace in their faith as they enjoy God’s law and think about it all the time.

This Psalm encourages those who are new believers to ask for a new beginning based on the word of God.

Psalm 23:1-6 The Good Shepherd

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

This verse beautifully portrays that good sheep have a Good Shepherd, who leads them, takes care of them, and feeds them.

This Psalm is of great comfort to new believers, because it shows them even in the darkest valleys of life, they are not alone. There is comfort in the knowledge that they have a faithful Shepherd, one who is good, who will care for them.

Psalm 51:1-19 A Heart of Repentance

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”

The verse is a heartfelt request for forgiveness and restoration. The Psalmist accuses himself of his sins and begs for the Lord to have mercy on him.

In this respect, the Psalm is of great significance to those who believe in Jesus Christ and have strayed.

Psalm 119:88-98 A Love for God’s Word

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.”

The Psalm portrays God’s word as a beacon towards a path in which we are led by him. The scriptures enlighten us that we should let God’s word provide us direction and light when it comes to new believers.

The Psalm shows how God’s Word is not just a means of knowing but it is also an expression of profound love and loyalty.

Psalm 139:1-18 Intimate Knowledge of God

“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.”

This verse is Psalm a profound proclamation of God’s intimate knowledge of every person. It tells new believers that they are not forgotten, but loved by God.

This psalm offers a home to every person who is just born into faith by welcoming them into a personal knowledge of God.

Psalms 18:1-6 A Strong Refuge; God the Shepherd

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.”

This verse portrays God as a stronghold and our shield. The Psalm serves as a reminder to the new believers that they can always run to the Lord, whenever they are in trouble.

Psalms 8:1-9 Magnificent of God’s Creation

“O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”

The verse is about God’s magnificent creation specifically referring to the moon and stars. This gives new believers a feeling of surprise and wonder about the greatness of God.

How to use Psalms to inspire a new believer

You can start by reading verses together with a new believer and comprehending their meaning and how it applies to his or her life.

Teach the new believer the need to identify oneself as a child of God, one who deserves faith and trust in all human interaction.

You can use Psalm 34:8-22 to inspire new believers that they should feel the goodness of God, and find refuge and power in his faith way.

What is a good Psalms to start with for a new believer?

A perfect psalm for new Christian believers is Psalm 23:1-6. It is one of many favorite psalms because it assures us that God is like a lovely shepherd taking care of us.

It can contribute towards developing an appreciation for the Love and care of God by new believers, who need to find solace in this when they are embracing Christianity.