Monday, April 25, 2022 Read: Psalm 13 David teaches us an important lesson – in times of distress or despair, turn to the Lord and His Word. Meditate and pray upon it. The Holy Spirit will give you hope and restore Your confidence. Pray: Holy Spirit, remind me this day of my heavenly Father’s love and protection for me and my loved ones. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Read:
Psalm 14 Some reject the existence of God, preferring
to point to their own good works as being worthy of acclaim. Verses 2-4 describe how completely God
rejects any works done outside of faith in Him alone. Pray: Thank
You, O Lord, for my righteousness, holiness and redemption comes through faith
in You alone. Amen. (based on 1 Corinthians 1:30)
Wednesday, April 27,
2022 Read: Psalm 15 The
apostle James wrote that “I will show you my faith by what I do.” This, too, is the point of the psalmist. True faith produces righteous living. Where do you see yourself in today’s
reading? Pray: Gracious God, I want to follow You alone. But sometimes I struggle with this…
Thursday, April 28,
2022 Read: Psalm 16:1-6 Did
you notice the heading, “A miktam of
David?” A miktam is a “mystery poem,”
meaning that it deals with the deepest mysteries of life and of our
relationship with God. Note: this is a
Messianic Psalm. Pray: Dear Father, I simply cannot understand why You are so gracious
and kind to me. I praise You for Your
indescribable love and mercy. In Jesus’
name. Amen.
Friday, April 29, 2022 Read:
Psalm 16:7-11 Did you know that both Paul and Peter quote
verses 9-11 in their letters? They do so in reference to the resurrection of
Jesus as affirmation of the Savior who fulfills the promises made by David and
the Old Testament prophets. Pray: Lord Jesus, I praise and thank You
for Your sacrificial death and victorious resurrection. Guide me on the path that leads to eternal
life. Amen.
Saturday, April 30, 2022 Read: Psalm 17:1-9 David is confident that God will answer his prayer. Why? Because of God’s disposition to love and care for His children. Pray: Dear Lord, keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings. Amen.
