Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight. Let my soul live and praise you, and let your rules help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

What a beautiful encapsulation of our relationship, Lord, my cry for understanding and succor; Your deliverance and my praise followed by an outpouring of praise and testimony. Let this always be so, that I always turn to You, both in time of need and in time of praise and thanksgiving; let there be no intervals between the times.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 103

Mid-day: 119:129-136

Evening: Psalm 29

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