May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace; may our granaries be full, providing all kinds of produce; may our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields; may our cattle be heavy with young, suffering no mishap or failure in bearing; may there be no cry of distress in our streets! Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!

Lord, this is not a prayer for prosperity, but a prayer that Your magnificence will be displayed in my life. Displayed through sons and daughter who delight in You; displayed through a life led by Betty and me which demonstrates Your agape love for Your creation; displayed by a life that carries the Good News to every corner of our mission fields; displayed by a life that glorifies You in all things. Praise You, Lord.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 144

Mid-day: 119:1-8

Evening: Psalm 69

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