Today’s quote and prayer from “Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer” by David Kitz. Reading: Psalm 142:5-7 Sovereign LORD,  set me free from the negative habits and thought patterns that imprison me. Help me identify them one by one, and then help me gain the victory over them in the power of Jesus. Amen. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:35-36), NIV)* * NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA Please pray for peace to return ..read more

Today’s Devotion from the Psalms Reading: Psalm 142:5-7I cry to you, LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me (NIV). * Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com ReflectionThough I have visited prisoners, I have never been imprisoned, at least not in the classic sense of imprisonment. But in the broader m ..read more

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