Morning Psalm and Prayer

How foolish to deny the existence of God! Only a minority are so foolish. The more alarming reality is that none are wise before God, none righteous ... every heart is corrupted by sin. That's the bad news. The good news is that God in His love sent Jesus to die and rise again - paying the penalty for sin and opening a path to God by faith. Praise God for His grace!

Have you been wounded by hurtful words? There are those in influence who use their words to sow evil and destruction. But God hears from heaven and takes note. Today, I choose to trust in the goodness and love of God - and to use my voice to build up others and praise God!

I was born in sin and guilty before God. But God in love chose to take the penalty for my sin! By grace I have come to know the full forgiveness only available to followers of Jesus. Let me walk closely with you and create a clean heart in me, God.

What does God desire? A burnt offering? An animal sacrifice? No, God is looking for a more excellent sacrifice -- that of a grateful heart! He looks for those who live faithfully - and to those He will open the door of salvation.

How much wealth or accomplishment is your soul worth? How much is enough to ransom your own soul? This psalm answers that question -- no person can ransom their own soul. Only God can redeem. Praise Him for His grace and receive it by faith.

The Lord has made Jerusalem to be His eternal capital. This psalm extols the glory of the City of the Great King. Let us contemplate the great love of God. Rejoice in the Lord today!

The Lord puts a song of praise in your heart! Lift your voice - sing praises to your God - the King of Kings! Our God reigns!

The Lord is your refuge and strength -- He is your ever present help in times of trouble! Jesus is the Prince Peace! He brings peace to your heart and someday will bring peace to this earth. Be blessed by His peace today!

This psalm is a beautiful poetic and prophetic picture of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings -- and of his daughters and sons by faith -- together your church is the bride of Jesus the groom. This is a noble theme to meditate on today.

The Lord gives you blessing and is the author of your greatest victories! But there are times that you suffer defeat -- and in those times it's easy to assume that God has somehow left us. In our emotion we call out to God to "wake up" and act on our behalf. In fact, God is never late. His love and faithfulness can always be trusted.