Today’s quote and prayer from “Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer” by David Kitz. Reading: Psalm 142:1-4 LORD God, when I reach a low point, you are there. Hear me when I am down. I bring my troubles and sorrows to you. They are more than I can bear. Jesus, be my burden bearer. Amen.  Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7), NIV)* * NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA Please pray for peace to return to Israel, G ..read more

Today’s Devotion from the Psalms Reading: Psalm 142:1-4A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life (NIV). * Photo by M Venter on Pexels.com ReflectionHave you been in a cave? D ..read more

Today’s quote and prayer from “Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer” by David Kitz. Reading: Psalm 141:6-10 Sovereign LORD, I commit my thoughts and ways to you. Guide me in the way of holiness for your name’s sake. I fix my eyes on you, Jesus, baby in a manger, suffering Savior, and my risen Lord. Amen. Trust in the LORD with all your heart    and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,     and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6), NIV)* * NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1 ..read more

Today’s Devotion from the Psalms Reading: Psalm 141:6-10Their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken. They will say, “As one plows and breaks up the earth, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave.” But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death. Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me. Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety (NIV). * Sunset photo by Liz Kranz Refle ..read more

I will praise the LORD! Reading: Psalm 37:10-17 A little while, and the wicked will be no more;     though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land     and enjoy peace and prosperity. The wicked plot against the righteous     and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked,     for he knows their day is coming. The wicked draw the sword     and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy,     to slay those ..read more

I will praise the LORD! Photo courtesy of L Kranz Reading: Psalm 37:5-9 Commit your way to the LORD;     trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,     your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD     and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways,     when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;     do not fret—it leads only ..read more

Today’s quote and prayer from “Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer” by David Kitz. Reading: Psalm 141:5 Father God, please correct me when I err. When others point out my faults, help me to receive that correction with grace and not anger. Lord Jesus, you alone are faultless. Forgive me and help me to change. Amen. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.(2 Corinthians 7:10), NIV)* * NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA Please pray for peace to return to Israel, Gaza, and ..read more

Today’s Devotion from the Psalms Reading: Psalm 141:5Let a righteous man strike me— that is a kindness; let him rebuke me— that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers (NIV). * Photo by David Kitz ReflectionI don’t like being proven wrong. I like to think I have this world figured out. I am wise in my own eyes. A proud heart tells me I am right. Isn’t that so? Am I the only one who suffers from this affliction—this deceptive pride that blinds me to my errors? Of course not. Human pride puts blinders over our eyes. We have trou ..read more

Today’s quote and prayer from “Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer” by David Kitz. Reading: Psalm 141:1-4 Sovereign LORD, I want my prayers to be like sweet incense to you. Help me to pray according to your will. That means listening for your voice before I blurt out my requests. Guide my thoughts. Speak to me and through me as I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were ..read more

Today’s Devotion from the Psalms Reading: Psalm 141:1-4A psalm of David.I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies (NIV). * Night view of the citedal of Carcassonne, France — photo by David Kitz ReflectionLike so ..read more