To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness! My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts– the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!
Lord, I know this day will be filled with opportunities to live in violation of Your Law, that there will be moments of lust, greed, covetousness, self-will and all other manifestations of my fallen nature. I also know, that if I am faithful to to guidance of the Holy Spirit that these temptations will be surmountable. Lord, that I will find joy in the victory, knowing that it is through the strength that You provide and the willingness to repent when I have failed.
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 10
Mid-day: 119:9-16
Evening: Psalm 85
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