"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Day 74 - (Today’s Bible readings: 2 Chronicles 3:1-17; Psalm 71; Luke 4:42-5:11)
LORD JESUS CHRIST, BE PRESENT NOW
O God, be not far from me; O my God, make haste to help me! (Psalm 71:12 ESV)
David’s words are a most fitting prayer as we face the uncertainties of life in the 21st century.
● Stick close to me.
Feelings of isolation and mistrust are all too common for all to many people today. Listen to this clear promise: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
● Help me soon.
The timing of your deliverance from whatever challenges you are facing is up to your loving God. However long it takes, don’t forget what He has promised to all who repent and believe in Jesus:
“Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” (Psalm 50:15)
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now;
Our hearts in true devotion bow,
Your Spirit send with light divine,
And let Your truth within us shine. Amen.
(“Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now,” Lutheran Service Book, 2006, #902, stanza 1)
Pastor David Paape
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!
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