PrayerBits for Friday

PrayerBits

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

Friday

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 138 We wish

Time to reflect: This is pretty much a Psalm of not-yet. The rulers of the earth are not yet willing to praise God.

Moving Throughout the day: Because this is not-yet we should be striving to make it come true. Pray that God's kingdom may come.

Thanksgiving and Praise

Of David.
1I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
   before the gods I sing your praise;
2I bow down towards your holy temple
   and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;
   for you have exalted your name and your word
   above everything.*
3On the day I called, you answered me,
   you increased my strength of soul.*

4All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,
   for they have heard the words of your mouth.
5They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
   for great is the glory of the Lord.
6For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly;
   but the haughty he perceives from far away.

7Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
   you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand,
   and your right hand delivers me.
8The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me;
   your steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever.
   Do not forsake the work of your hands.