Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Lord, train me, discipline me, bring me to a state of a broken and contrite heart. This is another one of those areas where the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Open my lips so that my mouth will sing Your praises.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 126

Mid-day: 119:89-96

Evening: Psalm 51

Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore.