Psalm 107:4-9

Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in. Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

O Lord, there are those of my family and friends who are wandering in the desert wastelands, many without knowing that a better and richer land lies within their grasp. Their hunger and thirst, their discontent and distress, their restlessness and anxiety seem a natural state, just life the way it is. Give them a taste and a foresight of what can be, awaken a desire to draw near to You and to live in that land of milk and honey, the Kingdom of God. Fill them with thankfulness and praise, with longing and hope, with joy and peace, with Your presence.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 131

Mid-day: 119:113-120

Evening: Psalm 56

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