Daily Scripture & Questions:
Psalm 43:1-45:17, 49:1-20, 84:1-85:13, 87:1-7 What are the royal/kingly images that give the psalmist hope? What images rejoice in the chance to worship God in the temple? Do you have that same joy in gathering to worship with other believers in Sunday services? Many of us as non-Jews may feel like outsiders to these Old Testament texts. How does Psalm 87:5-6 speak to us about our foretold, full citizenship?
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read Psalm 43:1-5. Sometimes we need to "talk to ourselves" and renew our minds with Biblical truth even when we don't feel like the Biblical truth is real. How did the psalmist do so in verse 5? Do you need to challenge any "stinkin' thinkin'"?
Biblical Prayer Focus:
Psalm 113:2-3 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised!
Exalt the Lord and ask that His name be praised from east to west, thinking of specific countries He has laid upon your heart.