Revised Common Lectionary: Genesis 32:22-31; ♡Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-218/2/2023
Dear Friends of Christ-
Psalm 17:1-7, 15 is a prayer for help. The psalmist calls upon God to see that the psalmist has remained true to God with integrity and honesty. The psalmist has avoided violent ways and leaned on God’s teachings. They know God will answer their prayer and provide safety from their enemies. The psalmist concludes that they will be justified before God and will behold the face of God in fulfillment. Psalm 17:1-7, New International Version A prayer of David. 1 Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer-- it does not rise from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. 3 Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed. 4 Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded. 5 My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled. 6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. 7 Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes... 15 As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. Do you pray with confidence that your prayer will be answered? (♡To pray with expectant faith means to pray with enough faith that you truly believe that your prayers will be answered.) Why and/or why not? Does the situation change your expectations? Why/why not? What situation are you reluctant to trust God with? In His Service, P Jim ♥️⚓️ ♡Special thanks to Rev. Mindi, workingpreacher, Hope for the Broken Hearted and/or Star Bright Angels for their contribution to this effort of Daily Prayer and Study. All scripture is taken from the Revised Common Lectionary and, unless otherwise indicated, from the New International Version of the Bible. The intent of this effort is to inform our faith and grow closer to God, while preparing for next Sunday's Worship. ~James 4:8 <x>< Comments are closed.
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