To you, O LORD, I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy: "What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness? Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me! O LORD, be my helper!"

You could have left me in to wallow in the filth and mire that I had chosen as my way of life, that life of self-righteous anger. But You saw, before time began, that I was to be rescued and lifted up, washed and restored, to walk on the King's Highway glorifying and praising You. Thank You, Lord, praise to Your holy name.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 72

Mid-day: 119:57-64

Evening: Psalm 148

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