Psalm 69:13-18

But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. Deliver me from sinking in the mire; let me be delivered from my enemies and from the deep waters. Let not the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, O LORD, for your steadfast love is good; according to your abundant mercy, turn to me. Hide not your face from your servant; for I am in distress; make haste to answer me. Draw near to my soul, redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies!

Lord, Your obedience was to death on the cross, mine is to Your word yet I am often unable to follow Your leading. How can I be obedient to the Word unless You deliver me from my own sin and self-will? Your steadfast love, Your abundant mercy, Your boundless grace, all must continue to be present to me or I fall into the sinking mire or drown in the deep waters. Draw near to me and give me refuge from my self.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 45

Mid-day: 119:1-8

Evening: Psalm 121

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