He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. The helpless are crushed, sink down, and fall by his might. He says in his heart, "God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it."

Lord, there are many in this world, many of Your people who are suffering grievously for Your Namesake. Bless them with peace and joy that they are counted worthy to suffer. Sustain them.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 80

Mid-day: 119:161-168

Evening: Psalm 6

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