Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons, for they had rebelled against the words of God, and spurned the counsel of the Most High. So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor; they fell down, with none to help. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart. Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he shatters the doors of bronze and cuts in two the bars of iron.

Lord. My prayer is for those in my family who do not acknowledge You as Lord and Master. Lord, that they would cry to You in their trouble and distress; bring them up out of darkness and burst their bonds. Let their mouths be filled with Your praises and be forever walking in the Kingdom.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 90

Mid-day: 119:41-48

Evening: Psalm 16

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