Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! For his mercy endures forever. (Psalm 118:1)
Father, thank you for your goodness and enduring mercy towards us.
Let Israel now say, “His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 118:2)
Holy Spirit, please move the hearts of all your people to proclaim and speak about the Father’s mercy.
Let the house of Aaron now say, “His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 118:3)
Jesus, please move in the hearts of all the clergy so that they speak of your love and mercy.
Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 118:4)
LORD, your mercy endures forever!
I called on the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and set me in a broad place. (Psalm 118:5)
Holy Father, help me stay the course where you have placed me; thank you for hearing me when I cry out to you.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (Psalm 118:6)
You, LORD, are my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? (From Psalm 27:1a)
The LORD is for me among those who help me; therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me. (Psalm 118:7)
You, LORD, are the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (From Psalm 27:1b)
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. (Psalm 118:8 )
Jesus, please help us turn to you in our hour of need.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. (Psalm 118:9)
Holy Trinity, one God, guide the rulers of your people, but help us keep our eyes fixed on you where true joys are to be found. Thank you.
A word received: Pray for my people. Pray they will turn to me. Pray for my Spirit to fill them and refill them. Pray for my people to walk in my ways.
Sunday: 118; 1 Samuel 10:1-16; Rom. 4:13-25; Matthew 21:23-32
Monday: 106:1-18; 1 Samuel 10:17-27; Acts 7:44-8:1a; Luke 22:52-62
Albany Intercessor