Psalm 107:33-43
He turns rivers into a desert, springs of water into thirsty ground, a fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the evil of its inhabitants. He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water. And there he lets the hungry dwell, and they establish a city to live in; they sow fields and plant vineyards and get a fruitful yield. By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he does not let their livestock diminish. When they are diminished and brought low through oppression, evil, and sorrow, he pours contempt on princes and makes them wander in trackless wastes; but he raises up the needy out of affliction and makes their families like flocks. The upright see it and are glad, and all wickedness shuts its mouth. Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.
How will You bring Your peace to those young people who are trapped in the deserts of drugs and alcohol, licentiousness, self-will, and sloth? They are discouraged and depressed by the failure of their gods to provide hope and relief. When will You speak into their despondency? How will You use Betty and I to be Your messengers of Good News?
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 135
Mid-day: 119:145-152
Evening: Psalm 60
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