Scripture for Today

Scripture for Today

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  • Psalm 77

    Passage:

    1 I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me.
    2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord;
    in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;
    my soul refuses to be comforted.
    3 When I remember God, I moan;
    when I meditate, my spirit faints.

    11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;

    yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
    12 I will ponder all your work,
    and meditate on your mighty deeds.
    13 Your way, O God, is holy.
    What god is great like our God?

    (Psalm 77:1–3, 11–13 ESV)

    Song:

    I Cry Aloud (Psalm 77) by Daniel Snoke

    Lyrics:

    I cry aloud to God
    And he will hear my call
    When troubles surround
    I seek the Lord

    My soul will not rest

    I seek God and moan
    And when I meditate
    My spirit faints

    Prayer:

    Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
    -Book of Common Prayer

    8 min
  • Psalm 75

    Passage:

    1 We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near.
    We recount your wondrous deeds.

    2 “At the set time that I appoint

    I will judge with equity.
    3 When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants,
    it is I who keep steady its pillars.
    4 I say to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’
    and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn;
    5 do not lift up your horn on high,
    or speak with haughty neck.’”

    (Psalm 75:1–5 ESV)

    Song:

    Psalm 75 by Poor Bishop Hooper

    Lyrics:

    We give thanks, God
    We give thanks for Your name is near
    We give thanks, God
    We give thanks for Your name is near

    As men tell of

    All Your wonderful works
    As men tell of
    All Your wonderful, wonderful works

    At the set time that I appoint

    I will come and judge with equity
    When the Earth totters and the people shake
    It is I who keep its pillars steady
    Oh, it is I who keep its pillars steady

    Not from the east or from the west

    Not from the wilderness comes lifting up
    But it is God who is tho only judgе
    Putting down one and lifting up another
    Not from the еast or from the west
    Not from the wilderness comes lifting up
    But it is God who is tho only judge
    Putting down one and lifting up another
    For in His hand there is a cup
    And full of wine and spices foaming up
    And it is well-mixed and when He pours this
    Surely the wicked will drink

    But as for me

    I will declare it
    I will sing praise
    Praise to the God of Jacob
    As for me
    I will declare it
    I will sing praise
    Praise to the God of Jacob
    As for me
    I will declare it
    I will sing praise
    Praise to the God of Jacob
    As for me
    I will declare it
    I will sing praise
    Praise to the God of Jacob

    Prayer:

    With what shall we come before you, O Lord? Or bow ourselves in your presence, O you Most High God? Cause us to come unto you in faith: mentioning no other name, pleading no other righteousness, and trusting in no other atonement than the name, righteousness, and atonement of your blessed Son and our… Mediator Jesus Christ. In him, we desire to be found; through him, we hope for favor with you, and acceptance in your sight. Blessed be your goodness for the mercies of the day, for the blessings of your providence, the comforts of your Spirit, and the privileges we enjoy. Amen.
    -Augustus Toplady

    8 min
  • Numbers 30

    Passage:

    1 Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the Lord has commanded.
    2 If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.”
    (Numbers 30:1-2 ESV)

    Song:

    Promises by Jonny Robinson, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Rich Thompson

    Lyrics:

    I can always call you father
    You chose me as your child
    And your word is always faithful
    You will not turn aside
    Now I live in full assurance
    For my savior paid that price
    Every promise that you made me
    Is yes in Jesus Christ

    You are faithful to your promises

    We will trust in what the cross has said
    Through the ages hallelujah you are
    Faithful to your promises

    Are you with us in the fire

    Will you keep us in the storm
    Are you still the light that guides us
    When the darkness overwhelms
    Through the doubts and through the valleys
    Through the passing years we find
    Every promise you have spoken
    Is yes in Jesus Christ

    You will be our God

    We will be your people
    You will be with us
    Keep us from all evil
    Every promise made
    Is a promise kept
    You are faithful to your promises

    You began this work within us

    You will bring it to the end
    You're the one who goes before us
    You will have the last Amen
    So we set our hope upon this
    An on this we build our lives
    All your promises forever
    Are yes in Jesus Christ

    Prayer:

    You, Lord, have become my hope, my comfort, my strength, my all! In you does my soul rejoice. The darkness vanished from before my eyes, and I beheld you, the sun of righteousness. When I loved darkness, I knew you not, but wandered on from night to night. But you led me out of that blindness; you took me by the hand and called me to yourself, and now I can thank you, and your mighty voice which has penetrated to my inmost heart. Amen.
    -Augustine

    8 min
  • Psalm 73

    Passage:

    25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
    And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
    26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
    (Psalm 73:25-26 ESV)

    Song:

    As for Me (Psalm 73) by Adam Daniel Westlake, Bryan Christopher Fowler, Caleb Savari, Lucy Shea Allen, Reese Germany, Robbie Seay, Shane Barnard, and Victoria Christine

    Lyrics:

    Why do the wicked men prosper
    Why do I envy the proud
    They scoff and they rage and defile Your name
    Still riches and favor abound

    Lord would You keep me from stumbling

    Guard me from all of my doubt
    My heart and my flesh though they fail me again
    You are the strength that I've found

    As for me Your presence is my good

    As for me Your presence is my good
    You are my treasure my portion forever
    As for me Your presence is my good

    Faithful You are to remind me

    Faithful to show me the truth
    Finally I see You are all that I need
    And all that I need is in You

    Whom have I in heaven

    Who else would I run to
    There is no one I desire
    Only You only You only You

    Only You only You only You

    As for me Your presence is my good

    Prayer:

    Almighty God, heavenly Father, because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand even for a moment, and moreover, our sworn enemies—the devil, the world, and our own flesh—do not cease to attack us; will you, therefore, keep and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we may firmly resist them and not go down to defeat in this spiritual war, but remain persistent until we finally obtain the complete victory and reign together with your Son, our Lord and Protector Jesus Christ, in your kingdom forevermore. Amen. 
    -Zacharias Ursinus

    8 min
  • Psalm 72

    Passage:

    17 May his name endure forever,
    his fame continue as long as the sun!
    May people be blessed in him,
    all nations call him blessed!
    (Psalm 72:17 ESV)

    Song:

    Psalm 72 (Long Live The King) by Kip Fox and Paul Elliot

    Lyrics:

    There is a King who rides on the heavens
    His coming lifts the eyes of the poor
    For all the power of their oppressor
    Can hurt them no more

    He is a King like no one before Him

    His justice falls like rain on the hills
    And all who live their lives with that hunger
    Will have their fill

    Long live the King

    Forever He shall reign
    Let the heavens ring with His praise
    Long live the King
    The sun and moon will fade
    His kingdom never passing away
    Long live the King
    Interlude
    Long live the King

    There is a righteous fire in his footsteps

    An everlasting peace in His wake
    He is the King from ocean to ocean
    And age to age
    Age to age

    Humbled low in a manger

    Lifted high on a tree
    Rose victorious Savior
    Jesus Christ our King

    Long live the King

    Forever He shall reign
    Let the heavens ring with His praise
    Long live the King
    The sun and moon will fade
    His kingdom never passing away
    Long live the King
    Forever He shall reign
    Let the heavens ring with His praise
    Long live the King
    The sun and moon will fade
    His kingdom never passing away
    Long live the King

    Long live the King

    Long live the King

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
    -The Book of Common Prayer

    7 min
  • Numbers 25

    Passage:

    1 While Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to whore with the daughters of Moab. 2 These invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods. 3 So Israel yoked himself to Baal of Peor. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.
    (Numbers 25:1–3 ESV)

    Song:

    Keep My Eyes on Jesus by Kris Alon

    Lyrics:

    Jesus, I look to You
    You’re where my help comes from
    Jesus, You know just what I need
    And when my soul is weak
    Help my eyes to see
    Jesus, you’re everything I need

    So I’ll keep my eyes on Jesus

    You’re the way, the truth, and life
    When my spirit grows weak, yours washes over me
    You are my victory
    You are my everything

    Prayer:

    I ask you, my most gracious God, preserve me from the cares of this life, lest I should be too much entangled in them; and from the many necessities of the body, lest I should be ensnared by pleasure; and from whatsoever is an obstacle to the soul, lest, broken with troubles, I should be overthrown. Amen. 
    -Thomas à Kempis

    9 min
  • Psalm 66

    Passage:

    10 For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. 11 You brought us into the net; you laid a crushing burden on our backs; 12 you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.
    (Psalm 66:10–12 ESV)

    Song:

    We Praise You by Brandon Lake, Brian Johnson, Matt Redman, Phil Wickham

    Lyrics:

    Let praise be a weapon that silences the enemy
    Let praise be a weapon that conquers all anxiety
    Let it rise let praise arise

    We sing Your name in the dark

    And it changes ev'rything
    We sing with all we are and we claim Your victory
    Let it rise let praise arise

    We’ll see you break down ev'ry wall

    We’ll watch the giants fall
    For fear cannot survive when we praise You
    The God of breakthrough's on our side
    Forever lift (Him) (You) high
    With all creation cry God we praise You

    Oh we praise You oh

    Let faith be the song

    That overcomes the raging sea
    Let faith be the song
    That calms the storm inside of me
    Let it rise let faith arise

    Oh we praise You oh we praise You

    Oh we praise You oh we praise You

    This is what living looks like

    This is what freedom feels like
    This is what Heaven sounds like
    We praise You
    We praise You

    Oh we praise You oh we praise You

    Oh we praise You oh yeah with all Your praise

    Prayer:

    Let your mighty hand and outstretched arm, O Lord, still be our defense; your mercy and loving kindness in Jesus Christ your dear Son, our salvation; your true and holy Word, our instruction; your grace and Holy Spirit, our comfort and consolation unto the end, and in the end. Amen. 
    -John Bradford

    9 min
  • Numbers 23

    Passage:

    19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? 20 Behold, I received a command to bless: he has blessed, and I cannot revoke it. 21 He has not beheld misfortune in Jacob, nor has he seen trouble in Israel. The Lord their God is with them, and the shout of a king is among them. 22 God brings them out of Egypt and is for them like the horns of the wild ox.
    (Numbers 23:19–22 ESV)

    Song:

    Egypt by Brian Johnson, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse, Lee Cummings, Phil Wickham, covered by John Ward

    Lyrics:

    I won’t forget
    The wonder of how You brought
    Deliverance
    The exodus of my heart
    Pre-Chorus
    You found me
    You freed me
    Held back the waters for my release
    Oh Yahweh

    ('Cause) You’re the God who fights for me

    Lord of every victory
    Hallelujah hallelujah
    You have torn apart the sea
    You have led me through the deep
    Hallelujah hallelujah (oh) (whoa)

    A cloud by day

    Is a sign that You are with me
    The fire by night
    Is the guiding light to my feet

    'Cause You stepped into my Egypt

    And You took me by the hand
    And You marched me out in freedom
    (Straight) Into the promised land
    (And) Now I will not forget You God
    I’ll sing of all You’ve done
    Death is swallowed up forever
    By the fury of Your love

    Prayer:

    Spirit of Christ… Make me strong, not with the strength of recklessness, but with that strength which comes from an increased burden of care. Inspire me with your sacrificial love, and I shall be a stranger to selfish fear; I shall have the courage to dare all things when I am made a captain in your band. Amen. 
    -George Matheson

    8 min
  • Numbers 22

    Passage:

    22 But God’s anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the Lord took his stand in the way as his adversary. Now he was riding on the donkey, and his two servants were with him. 23 And the donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road, with a drawn sword in his hand. And the donkey turned aside out of the road and went into the field. And Balaam struck the donkey, to turn her into the road. 24 Then the angel of the Lord stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on either side. 25 And when the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she pushed against the wall and pressed Balaam’s foot against the wall. So he struck her again. 26 Then the angel of the Lord went ahead and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left. 27 When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam. And Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he struck the donkey with his staff. 28 Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?”
    (Numbers 22:22–28 ESV)

    Song:

    His Glory and My Good by Ben Fielding, Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson

    Lyrics:

    I have seen my Father’s glory
    Revealed in Jesus Christ
    And the more that I behold Him
    The more He satisfies
    When I gaze upon His beauty
    When I see Him as I should
    Then my eyes are lifted upward
    For His glory and my good

    There is hope in every trial

    For I can trust the Lord
    He will turn my heart towards Him
    And help me bear the thorn
    So in faith I follow Jesus
    On the road not understood
    For I know that He is working
    For His glory and my good

    To our God be the glory

    To our God be praise
    He alone the name above all names
    I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
    For I know His glory is my good

    See the open arms of Jesus

    Upon the cross that day
    What they understood as weakness
    Deserves my every praise
    For the charge that was against me
    It was nailed into the wood
    Yes I know that He has saved me
    For His glory and my good

    Would I gladly be made nothing

    That Christ would be made more
    Would I seek the only kingdom
    That far outweighs them all
    I will stand before my Father
    Where the faithful saints have stood
    And with joy my heart shall praise Him
    For His glory and my good

    To our God be the glory

    To our God be praise
    He alone the name above all names
    I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
    For I know His glory is my good
    For I know His glory is my good

    Prayer:

    Preserve your work, Lord. Guard the gift you have given even to those who pulled back. For I knew I was not worthy to be called your servant, but by your grace I am what I am. And grant that I may know how with genuine affection to mourn with those who sin. Grant that as often as I learn of the sin of anyone who has fallen, I may suffer with them, and not scold them in my pride, but mourn and weep with them, so that in weeping over another I may also mourn for myself. Amen.
    —Ambrose of Milan

    9 min

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