March 18, 2024

“1 ¶ «A Psalm of Asaph.» The Mighty One, God the LORD, Has spoken and called the earth From the rising of the sun to its going down. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God will shine forth. 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; A fire shall devour before Him, And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him. 4 He shall call to the heavens from above, And to the earth, that He may judge His people: 5 “Gather My saints together to Me, Those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” 6 Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge. Selah”

“7 ¶ “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you; I am God, your God! 8 I will not rebuke you for your sacrifices Or your burnt offerings, Which are continually before Me. 9 I will not take a bull from your house, Nor goats out of your folds. 10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. 12 “If I were hungry, I would not tell you; For the world is Mine, and all its fullness. 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, Or drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High. 15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”” (Psalm 50:1-15 NKJV)

God declares I do not need you

God declares you do need God

Call upon Me in the day of trouble;

I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.

Prayerful question: Does my prayer recognize my need to be delivered and glorify the God Who has?

March 17, 2024

“15 ¶ But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, For He shall receive me. Selah 16 Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased; 17 For when he dies he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him. 18 Though while he lives he blesses himself (For men will praise you when you do well for yourself), 19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They shall never see light. 20 A man who is in honor, yet does not understand, Is like the beasts that perish.” (Psalm 49:15-20 NKJV)

The glorious God redeems me

from the power of the grave

I trust God can redeem my soul

from the power of the grave

Prayerful question: Do I pray as though I am redeemed and freed from the power of the grave?

March 16, 2024

“1 ¶ «To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.» Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, Rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. 4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will disclose my dark saying on the harp. 5 Why should I fear in the days of evil, When the iniquity at my heels surrounds me?”

“6 ¶ Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches, 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him— 8 For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever— 9 That he should continue to live eternally, And not see the Pit. 10 For he sees wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, And leave their wealth to others. 11 Their inner thought is that their houses will last forever, Their dwelling places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. 12 Nevertheless man, though in honor, does not remain; He is like the beasts that perish. 13 This is the way of those who are foolish, And of their posterity who approve their sayings. Selah 14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; Death shall feed on them; The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be consumed in the grave, far from their dwelling.” (Psalm 49:1-14 NKJV)

Give ear and hear the voice of the most glorious God

Everyone hear the music and song of God’s proverb

To trust in who you are or what you have is death

Redemption’s cost can only be paid by the glorious God

Prayerful question: Does my prayer come before God in humility and faith, trusting God for redemption and blessing?

(Selah means “so be it” and like amen is an agreement with the prayer offered and acceptance of God’s will.)

March 15, 2024

“1 ¶ «A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.» Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, In His holy mountain. 2 Beautiful in elevation, The joy of the whole earth, Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north, The city of the great King. 3 God is in her palaces; He is known as her refuge. 4 For behold, the kings assembled, They passed by together. 5 They saw it, and so they marveled; They were troubled, they hastened away. 6 Fear took hold of them there, And pain, as of a woman in birth pangs, 7 As when You break the ships of Tarshish With an east wind.”

“8 ¶ As we have heard, So we have seen In the city of the LORD of hosts, In the city of our God: God will establish it forever. Selah 9 We have thought, O God, on Your lovingkindness, In the midst of Your temple. 10 According to Your name, O God, So is Your praise to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness. 11 Let Mount Zion rejoice, Let the daughters of Judah be glad, Because of Your judgments. 12 Walk about Zion, And go all around her. Count her towers; 13 Mark well her bulwarks; Consider her palaces; That you may tell it to the generation following. 14 For this is God, Our God forever and ever; He will be our guide Even to death.” (Psalm 48:1-14 NKJV)

May God’s people reflect His glory

May the lost look on and find hope

Know God dwells with His people

God is a might fortress for His people

Prayerful question: Do I pray others will see the glorious God in my life and be drawn to Him?

March 14, 2024

“1 ¶ «To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.» Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! 2 For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. 3 He will subdue the peoples under us, And the nations under our feet. 4 He will choose our inheritance for us, The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah”

“5 ¶ God has gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! 7 For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding. 8 God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne. 9 The princes of the people have gathered together, The people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted.” (Psalm 47:1-9 NKJV)

This Psalm begat a song of joy.

“Clap your hands all you people

Shout to God with the voice of triumph

Clap your hands all you people

Shout to God with the voice of praise

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Shout to God with the voice of triumph

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Shout to God with the voice of praise”

Prayerful question: Does my prayer include a time of joyous praise?

March 13, 2024

“1 ¶ «To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.» God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah 4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.”

“6 ¶ The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, Who has made desolations in the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire. 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah” (Psalm 46:1-11 NKJV)

God is my sure foundation

In an earthquake I am safe

If mountains slide I am safe

God is with me and I am safe

Prayerful question: Do I ask for God’s presence even though He is always with me?

March 12, 2024

“10 ¶ Listen, O daughter, Consider and incline your ear; Forget your own people also, and your father’s house; 11 So the King will greatly desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, worship Him. 12 And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor. 13 The royal daughter is all glorious within the palace; Her clothing is woven with gold. 14 She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors; The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to You. 15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; They shall enter the King’s palace. 16 Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth. 17 I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.” (Psalm 45:10-17 NKJV)

LISTEN everyone

Care for your family

Care for your neighbor

God will greatly bless

Prayerful question: Does my prayer take into account many times we must be changed to be able to receive a blessing?