But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. ... And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely. Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,

Yes, Lord, as we face the trials of the guardianship, and the destruction of a marriage within our family, it feels as if crowds of unbelievers are assaulting us and tearing at our joy in you. Help us to keep praying and singing hymns to You, our Lord and Master.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 130

Mid-day: 119:65-72

Evening: Psalm 55

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