Psalms 101-150 include more psalms of David, the longest psalm (119), some important Messianic prophecies (110 and 118), and the longest psalm (119). Also, the songs of ascent, which were sung en route to the temple (120-134) and the closing Hallel (146-150), five psalms of pure joy.
Psalms 51-60
51. A Broken and a Contrite Heart 52. A Green Olive Tree 53. None That Doeth Good 54. Mine Helper 55. Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord 56. I Will Not Fear 57. In the Shadow of Thy Wings 58. Break Their Teeth 59. Slay Them Not 60. Thou Hast Given a Banner
Psalms 41-50
41. Consider the Poor 42 & 43. Why Art Thou Cast Down? 44. Why Sleepest Thou? 45. Thy Throne, O God 46. Be Still 47. O Clap Your Hands 48. The City of Our God 49. The Power of the Grave 50. If I Were Hungry
Hannah’s Petition
A childless Israelite woman named Hannah prays and receives an assurance that God has heard her. She is immediately comforted, even though she hasn't yet received the blessing she asked for. In the Book of Mormon, Alma's people have a similar experience, praying for deliverance, but finding comfort when God promises to ease their burdens.
A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
The Lord advised the early Saints to offer prayers of "praise and thanksgiving." Thanksgiving is informed joy, with an awareness of its source. Praise is generalized gratitude, directed to the Giver of joy. The two are complementary. We can thank God for specific blessings and acknowledge Him as the ultimate Giver of all good gifts.
Acceptable Offerings
When we serve God diligently, our offering is acceptable even when circumstances prevent us from achieving all we hope for. The Saints in Missouri could not establish Zion, and Alma’s people did not remain free in Helam, yet God accepted their sincere efforts and blessed them for the faithfulness of their hearts.
Cheerfully
How can we calibrate our efforts in God's work? Joseph Smith wrote that we should "cheerfully do all things that lie in our power." Maybe "cheerfully" is the key. When our efforts are so intense that we feel miserable, we may need to simplify, trust God, and more fully experience the joy of gospel service.
In Haste / Not in Haste
In 1831, the Lord instructed church leaders to do some things "in haste" and other things "not in haste." There are some circumstances where we need to be in a hurry and others where we need to move more slowly. We should monitor and manage our velocity to match the needs of the moment.
How the Savior Succors Us
The author of Hebrews and Alma both emphasized that Jesus lived as a normal human, subject to all of our afflictions and temptations so that He would know how to succor us. To "succor" is to run to help someone in distress.
The Immediate Goodness of God
Both Limhi and Alma learned by experience that God can deliver us from the challenges we face. They also learned that that He will provide immediate blessings and strength to help us endure the challenge until the deliverance comes.