Morning Psalm and Prayer

The Lord's blessing is not only on the righteous ... but His blessing surrounds them. There is a zone of blessing that extends to their home and their children. Make it your aim today to live a life that's upright, compassionate and gracious. When you do, others are blessed and your heart becomes steadfast.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The awareness of His great holiness and faithfulness helps us live in ways that are wise. His precepts give us understanding. Praise the Lord and His character of love and faithfulness, justice and faithfulness. Worship Him today.

This prophetic psalm is a brief picture of events associated with the return of Jesus to this earth. Phrases from this psalm are quoted by more than one New Testament writer. Be blessed by this description of Jesus coming victory - to the glory of God and to the benefit of all believers.

Words can heal or hurt. Sometimes even words of a friend can cut deeply. What then? You have a choice: victim or victor! You have a choice: hold close hurtful words or hold close the loving words of God in His Word. Take your identity in who God says that you are in Christ!

The Lord's love is higher than the heavens! He is our victory and salvation! Today, make your heart steadfast to the Lord. Sing and rejoice in your Savior. Turn to the Lord and trust Him to fight your battles.

The Lord is good! So good that He continually rescues us from our own folly! We can each identify with this psalm because it's about wandering spiritually, reaping the consequences, and yet when we called to the Lord He graciously forgives and saves. If He has saved you, tell others about God's goodness to you!

Did you ever run away from home? What about spiritually? Most of us can think of times when we ran away from God to chase after our own sinful desires. This psalm shows a persistent pattern of rebellion -- but also the tenacious love of God who continually forgives and restores.

God is faithful. When He gives His word He will follow through and make good on it. He gives promises and makes covenants. He remembers those to a thousand generations. Plus He intervenes in goodness and faithfulness for His people. Remember His goodness in your life and give God praise!

God created the heavens and the earth. The wonder of His creation is a testimony to His wisdom, goodness, and imagination. Take in the wonder of His creation today and give praise to the Lord!

Do you talk to yourself? In this psalm, the psalmist speaks to his own soul. He tells his soul to bless the Lord. He gives his soul a pep talk, reminding himself of the goodness of God. This psalm is a go-to psalm for many when they need a word of encouragement. Mark it so you can turn to it often, and remember all the benefits of salvation.