Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith--that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

Lord, that I could become as Paul, counting all as rubbish compared to the surpassing worth of knowing You, being completely dependent upon that faith in You, seeking Your righteousness first and foremost in my life. O, Lord, that I may know You and the power of Your resurrection, sharing in Your sufferings, becoming like You in Your death, becoming fully immersed in that resurrection.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 123

Mid-day: 119:145-152

Evening: Psalm 48

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