Morning Psalm and Prayer

Solomon was the wisest man to ever live. He wrote in Ecclesiastes that there is a time and season for every activity under heaven... including a time for war and a time for peace. This psalm reveals the truth that sometimes we cannot avoid conflict because our enemy will not accept peace. But someday the Prince of Peace will return and end war forever.

The revealed Word of God is more precious than pure gold! The verses of scripture are wonderful to those who follow Jesus. Every precept and command is designed to guard us from harm and set up free in your Truth. Meditate on God's Word today so that you can discern the times according to Biblical Truth.

This longest of all Psalms emphasizes meditating on God's Word. Every verse mentions the Word of God and the benefits of knowing and following God's statutes. You'll find that His Word instructs you, makes you wise, steers you into pleasing paths and lights your path of life.

You will be blessed when you meditate on God's Word! Psalm 119 gives you 176 reasons why meditating on God will bless your life. Today I read verses 1-18 and we will continue in Psalm 119 one the next couple of days. Be blessed!

God's love never fails and never runs out. You will always be loved. But there is more - God is also your joy, your victory, your defense and salvation! Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord! Extol Him! And do so for His character of enduring love and faithfulness! Let God be praise in every nation!

When you are in distress, call on the name of the Lord! He hears the prayers of His people. Time and again, God has rescued us. From untold dangers and snares, God has delivered us. Praise Him and walk before Him in gratitude!

It's easy to fall into the trap of seeking the praise of people. But the one who deserves the praise and glory is the living God! Trust him today. He blesses His people and He makes us flourish in His presence!

Nothing is too hard for God! When God intervenes, even the laws of nature are bent and defied. This psalm recalls God's intervention to part the Red Sea and rescue Israel from slavery and oppression. God's love intervened for you at the cross -- there He defeated sin, hell and death. Walk in the freedom of the Lord today!

Jesus is the name above every name! Praise His name! Think of the many names of Jesus in the Bible... use them all to praise His name. Pray and work that His name is praise around the world.