Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.

Now, Lord, as we face the collapse of the financial system, an elaborate system constructed by man, a present day Tower of Babel, it should be evident to all that we cannot put our trust in princes.

My faith must be in You and Your promises to me. To seek You first and Your righteousness and You will provide for my needs. That is a covenant between You and me. Praise You, my Lord and my Master.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 5

Mid-day: 119:89-96

Evening: Psalm 80

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