Bible Reading: 2081014

Psalm 147-Proverbs 4

"Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent: his glory is abolve the earth and heaven. He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Is'-ra'el, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD." Psalm 148:13-14

Lord, it is beyond me to give Thee adequate praise. You created me, yet I rebel against you daily. Forgive, I pray Thee, the sins of Thy servant. Help me to turn from my wicked ways and to stand for righteousness and truth.

Bible Reading: 2081013

Psalm 139-146

“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” Psalm 139:6

Lord, truly it is impossible to truly attain unto the knowledge of who You truly are in this life. Even in heaven, it may be that Thy love and Thy glory are so deep that all eternity would not be enough time to fully comprehend it. Lord, this truth shows me who I really am in comparison to Thee and yet…I still seek to lead my own life and to rebel against Thee. Lord, forgive me and help me to praise Thee. Help me to stand and be the man that You have shown me to be in Thy word.

“Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:21-24

Lord, I find myself not being grieved like I should with those who rise up against Thee. I have not counted them my enemies and have not stood for what is right. If You were to search my heart, Thou wouldst surly find wickedness. Lord, forgive me and help me to stand for the truth of Thy word. Lead me in the way everlasting.

“I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.” Psalm 142:1-7

Lord, I thank Thee that Thou art a God who I can go to when my spirit is overwhelmed within me. When there is no one to comfort me or to care, Thou are a ready help in trouble. Lord, I pray that the persecutors of them that trouble Thy children would be brought low and that Thou wouldst show Thyself mighty before them. Lord, when I am down trodden, I pray that Thou wouldst lift me up that I may praise Thy name. I thank Thee for the wonderful people that Thou hast put in my life that are continually dealing bountifully with me.

“LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him! Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.” Psalm 144:3-4

Lord, why do You even bother with such wretches as me. Even when I have drawn far from Thee, I know that Thy presence is still with me and that Thy word and Holy Spirit continually speak to me. Forgive the trespass of Thy servant and help me to follow after Thee. Convict me through Thy Spirit and fill me with the words of Thy mouth that I may be upright and love Thee.

“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” Psalm 145:8-9

Lord, I praise Thee for Thy graciousness, Thy compassion, Thy patience, Thy mercy, Thy goodness, Thy tender mercies, and all Thy works. Lord, why…why do You have such wonderful attributes unto Thy children? Why do You choose to have compassion on a worm such as me. Why do I continually find myself in Thy favor when I should be under Thy wrath. Lord, my praise unto the is feeble and any expression of gratitude is vain. I beg of Thee that Thou wouldst accept my praise, for it is a wonder that it does not become sin because of its frailty and lack of any true worth. Help me not to be haughty and to show forth only Thy attributes...that sinners would be converted unto Thee and that the world would know Thy glory.

Bible Reading: 2081006

Psalm 131-138

"LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things to high for me. Surely I have behaved and quited myself as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Is'-ra-el hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever." Psalm 131:1-3

Has there, or ever will there be a time in my life where I can say "My heart is not haughty?" I very highly doubt it. If there is something or someone that hurts my pride, I am the first to square off and to demand respect. Lord, I know that I am not where near what I ought to be but I know that through Thy word, Thou art moulding me to be fit for Thy kingdom. Help me to know wisdom that I may be as David said, "A child that is weaned of his mother." Help me to hope in Thee forever.

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;" Psalm 133:1-2

Lord, help me to do my part to ensure unity in the church and with the brethren. Help me to know and understand Thy word, the hearts of men, and how I ought to humble myself to ensure no offence.

"Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places." Psalm 135:6

Lord, it is easy to say that I want you do whatsoever You please in my life, but it is something entirely different to allow You to do. I pray that Thou wouldst forgive me for my unwillingness to serve Thee with my whole heart. Help me daily to draw near unto Thee and to give Thee my life.

"The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; they have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.: Psalm 135:15-18

Lord, though I may not worship idols of silver and gold...I do worship idols that are made with man's hands. Those idols cause me to be like unto them and not unto Thee. For years I have battled with the knowledge that I ought to turn from them unto Thee and forsake the sin they breed in my life. Lord, give me wisdom that I may stand for Thee and to turn from the things that would take Thy place.

Bible Reading: 2081003

Psalm 123-130

"If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Is-ra-el say; If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:" Psalm 124:1-3

Lord, I know that this verse is in the context of God being with Israel...but I know that it is true for all of Thy children...If You had not been on our side there where would we be. Not only I, but we all would have been utterly consumed. Lord, I praise Thee for Thy loving favor. Help me never to take it for granted and to follow after righteousness.

"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy." Psalm 126:5

Lord, help me to be broken by the things that break Thy heart. I know that there are so many things that I have allowed into my heart that are offencive to Thee and I beg Thy forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from iniquity and help me to heed Thy word. Help me to fight my flesh and have the right attitude. I desire to love Thy law that nothing should offend me...especially the small, petty, insignificant things that are thrown at me on a daily basis. Help me to conduct myself as someone who loves Thee.

"Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain." Psalm 127:1

There are many desires and dreams that I have for my life, Lord, but I know that if I labor solely under my own efforts, that it is all in vain. Dear God, help me to seek to live my life as the righteous should and forgive the sins of my heart. Work in me that my life may glorify Thee in the end.

Bible Reading: 2081002

Psalm 115-122

“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.” Psalm 115:3-8

Lord, I thank Thee that Thou art not like unto the gods of men but Thou art the God of all creation. You are infinitely above all creation. Lord, I know that there are many idols in my life…things that sway my heart from Thee, and as Thy word says, I am like unto them. Lord, help me to follow after Thee and to cast aside all sin and weight that would keep me from Thee.

“O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth forever. Praise ye the LORD.” Psalm 117: 1-2

Lord, I thank Thee for Thy loving kindness and Thy mercy. I thank Thee that Thy truth endureth forever. I praise Thee and magnify Thee and ask that Thou wouldst help me to honor Thee with my whole heart. Help me not to stray and to hide myself in Thee.

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” Psalm 118:7

Lord, of a truth, I shall not die until my earthly usefulness is done. I know that no matter what I might face, I will endure and be strengthened by Thee. Lord, my desire is to declare Thy wondrous works to all nations and that from generation to generation Thy work through me would endure. Help me to stand fast and to trust in Thee with my whole heart.

"The also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways." Psalm 119:3

Lord, I pray that Thou wouldst fill me with Thy word that I would do no iniquity. I know that without Thy word that it is impossible for me to stand...why then do I allow myself to be drawn away. Truly my flesh wars with my spirit: only when Thy word is fresh within me does my spirit see triumph over my flesh...and even then, there are battles lost in the midst. Help me to walk in Thy ways and keep my paths straight.

"Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness." Psalm 119:36

Lord, I have desired to be somone of great wealth...and though my heart has been toward thy ministry and being someone who provides for the needs of thy servant...I know that in my sinful state, I easily could be swayed. Lord, let not the love of money enter into my heart and incline my heart unto Thy word that I might not sin against Thee.

Bible Reading: 2081001

Psalm 107-114

O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Psalm 108:1

Lord, I know that my heart is not fixed. There are so many things that sway me from what I ought to be and to do. I pray that Thou wouldst forgive the sins of Thy servant and restore a right spirit within me. I pray that I Thou wouldst help me to always give the praise and glory unto Thee and not to think highly of myself.

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. Psalm 108:13

Lord, Through Thee, and Thee alone shall we be able to do valiantly. There are many enemies that have compassed us about and are standing in the way of Thy word. Lord, help us to be courageous and to stand for the truth and to spread it throughout the whole world. Help us to stand without fear and to proclaim Thy holy name.

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. Psalm 111:4-5

Dear God, I praise Thee for Thy Wonderful works toward men. They truly are to be remembered. You have shown mercy and compassion on my family and I that cannot be expressed or comprehended. Lord, thank You for Thy covenant and for being ever mindful of Thy promises toward Thy children. Help us to honor Thy word with our whole heart that we may be preserved blameless and bring glory unto Thy name.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. Psalm 111:10

Lord, once again I pray that Thou wouldst teach me to fear and reverence Thee. That my heart would know wisdom and understand that I am but a worm in Thy sight. Help me to be in awe of Thee and to fear Thy judgements and statutes.

Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Psalm 112:1-2

Lord, help me to fear Thee for my children's, children's sake. Lord, my desire is that I might raise up a godly generation that knoweth Thee and and carries Thy word throughout the world to every generation. Help my children to be mighty men of God that are examples to all those who would follow after Thee.

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Psalm 112:5

Lord, help me to be a discreet man in my goings. Help me to know how and when to hold my tongue and how lift up and encourage rather than voice my frustrations. Help me to be a true leader and to apply Thy wisdome to my heart.