Daily Reading
Daily Reflection
In this psalm, the psalmist is overflowing with praise for who God is and what God is doing in the world. The psalmist describes God's character and actions as righteousness and just. This should make each of us pause with concern... because if we are honest, we do not always walk in the light of God's countenance or in the light of his presence. When we truly examine our lives, we are confronted by our sin and guilt. However, the gospel tells us that although we deserve death, he died on the cross on our behalf. He took our death upon himself, so that we might live with him forever! As the Apostle Paul later commented, "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." For this reason, while we mourn our sin and the pain around us, we also rejoice because through Jesus' death and resurrection, God is transforming and renewing all creation. Pray that during this Lenten season God will give you eyes to see the transforming and renewing work he is doing in your life and the lives around you and may you, like the psalmist, find yourself rejoicing.
Daily Worship Resources
Morning Readings: Psalm 146 > | Isaiah 59:9-19 >
Evening Readings: Acts 9:1-20 >
Other Resources
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