Daily Scripture & Questions:
Psalm 56:1-13, 1201-7, 140:1-142:7 As we trust God in the midst of personal attacks, remember that He is not calloused to our pain. He puts our tears in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). The psalmist seeks for living out of love and peace, but others just seem to want war. Give the Lord the anguish of your current conflict situations. When we are under attack and it feels like no one cares for our soul (Psalm 142:4), how should we pray (Psalm 141:3-4)?
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read Psalm 141:1-4. People were trying to hurt King David, and he prayed for God's help. What else did He pray for? When do the things we say seem to get us into trouble?
Biblical Prayer Focus:
Psalm 9:19-20 Arise, O LORD! Let not man prevail; let the nations be judged before you! Put them in fear, O LORD! Let the nations know that they are but men! Selah
Ask the Lord to put His fear into the hearts of people, especially those who are rebelling against Him and persecuting His people. Commit to being a person who fears the Lord by reverent obedience and plead for a wave of such a response to flood over our nation.