April 11-15, 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022
Read: Psalm 5:1-6
Read verse three again. As you
begin another week, what prayer requests do you wish to make? Each morning the psalmist offers his
petitions and then waits to see what the Lord will do. How about you? Pray:
O Lord, since You have invited me to have this quiet time with You, here are
some of the things that are on my heart…
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Read:
Psalm 5:7-12 How do you see your house of worship? The psalmist saw God’s house as a refuge, a
place where God’s protection and help becomes our defense against those threaten
our faith and life. Pray: Gracious God, guard us from unbelievers and skeptics who would
have us doubt the life we have in You.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Read:
Psalm 6 This is the first of what are known as the
penitential psalms (the others are 32, 38, 51, 102, 130 and 143). David is sorry for his sin. He pleads for God’s mercy. Look at verse nine again – God’s mercy is
granted to David. The Lord has heard
David’s plea. Pray: O Lord, like the psalmist I am in need of your mercy. Forgive me for…
Thursday, April 14, 2022 Read:
Psalm 7:1-9 Have you ever been frustrated by someone who
seems like they are out to get you? Ever
have to work with someone who seemed determined to tear you apart? David shows
you how and what to pray in Psalm 7. He
expresses a confident faith that God will protect and vindicate him against his
unjust enemies. Pray: Dear Father in heaven, protect me from those who seek to harm
me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Friday, April 15, 2022 Read: Psalm
7:10-17 The psalmist is so confident that God will
deliver him from his enemies that he thanks the Lord in advance for His help and justice. Pray:
God Most High, my shield, grant me the same trusting and confident faith as the
psalmist. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
