PrayerBits for Friday

PrayerBits

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

Friday

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 45:1-2,6-9 The King

Time to reflect:This Psalm is a “Royal Psalm” that was to be sung in behalf of the King, undoubtedly at his wedding. It is language and imagery that doesn't apply well in our current society. But the underlying sentiments in verses 6-7a can apply to any ruler, even a President.

Moving Throughout the day: Pray for the President, especially praying that his rule will be with equity and righteousness.

Scripture

My heart is stirred by a noble theme
       as I recite my verses for the king;
       my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

  You are the most excellent of men
       and your lips have been anointed with grace,
       since God has blessed you forever.

Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
       a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

  You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
       therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
       by anointing you with the oil of joy.

  All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
       from palaces adorned with ivory
       the music of the strings makes you glad.

 Daughters of kings are among your honored women;
       at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.