PrayerBits for Friday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Friday

Scripture lesson: Psalm 34:1-10, 22 Do not fear

Time to reflect: One of the most common themes in the Bible is that we need not fear, God is near. This is, as always, as fearful time. But fear leads to a lack of trust in God and rash action.

Moving Throughout the day: Post verse 4 so you see it regularly, especially at times you are likely to be fearful (in your office, in your checkbook, on your computer screen, ...)

 

Scripture:

I will extol the LORD at all times;
       his praise will always be on my lips.

 My soul will boast in the LORD;
       let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the LORD with me;
       let us exalt his name together.

  I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
       he delivered me from all my fears.

  Those who look to him are radiant;
       their faces are never covered with shame.

  This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
       he saved him out of all his troubles.

 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
       and he delivers them.

  Taste and see that the LORD is good;
       blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

 Fear the LORD, you his saints,
       for those who fear him lack nothing.

  The lions may grow weak and hungry,
       but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

The LORD redeems his servants;
       no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.