You have put me in the depths of the pit, in the regions dark and deep. Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah You have caused my companions to shun me; you have made me a horror to them. I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eye grows dim through sorrow.

Lord, relieve their suffering, hear their cries for mercy and relief, make Yourself real and present to them. I have the face of a friend before me as he wept in despair for You have not answered his cries for release from addiction. I had no solace for him

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 80

Mid-day: 119:1-8

Evening: Psalm 6

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