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Prayer Psalm: 27 Prayer Point. Fear and hardship are two enemies of our soul, calling us to give up. The psalmist calls us to refocus our hopes and desires, “Seek his face! Your face I will seek!” Pray that as we face difficulties in our lives that we will not take our eyes off of Jesus. …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings, Saturday, April 15, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 54 Prayer Point. What does David believe and pray for when he is attacked by his enemies? Meditate on David’s answer and allow the psalm to help you address your fears with prayer. John 13:36-38 (Morning), 19:38-42 (Evening) Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you are reading. Read. Read the passage slowly …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Good Friday, April 18, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 143 Prayer Point. Does God hear the prayers of sinful people? This psalm reminds us that all people are unrighteous in the eyes of God, and yet he answers all those who call on him in faith. How are you empty today? What are you afraid of? Where do you need wisdom in your …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 74 Prayer Point. How do you pray when you lose something you believed was forever? Asaph laments the destruction of his beloved city, Jerusalem, and God’s temple. He asks, “why have you rejected us forever, O God?” Think of someone in your life that is in this place and pray Psalm 74 on their …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 94 Prayer Point. We live in a world where the most vulnerable: widows, orphans, the unborn and refugees are often oppressed with impunity. Many say, “the Lord does not see.” Pray on behalf of the weak and the oppressed. Pray that God will be their fortress. Mark 11:27-33 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 69 Prayer Point. “I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me.” Are you or someone you know in this place? Lift up Psalm 69 as your prayer. After you cry out to God, meditate on the fact that the suffering man in this psalm is Jesus and that he entered our …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Monday, April 14, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 103 Prayer Point. Are looking for a reason to praise God? Psalm 103 gives you a number of options. Pick two or three and offer your own prayer of praise. Luke 19:41-48 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you are reading. Read. Read the passage slowly either alone or in a group …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 143 Prayer Point. Does God hear the prayers of sinful people? This psalm reminds us that we would have no hope if he didn’t, for all people are unrighteous in the eyes of God, and yet he answers all those who call on him in faith. How are you empty today? What are you …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Friday, April 11, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 142 Prayer Point. David prayed this prayer while hiding in the back of deep, dark cave. If you know someone in this place pray Psalm 142 on their behalf today. Mark 10:17-31 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you are reading. Read. Read the passage slowly either alone or in a group …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Thursday, April 10, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 130 Prayer Point. We have created the oceans of pain and misery in this world. So how can we expect God to hear us when cry out for mercy? Because with God there is forgiveness. Follow Psalm 130 in prayer today by lifting up to God the pain of your life and brokenness of …
Continue reading Daily Bible Readings – Wednesday, April 9, 2014
