Hear my voice according to Your steadfast love; O LORD, according to Your justice give me life. They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far from Your law. But You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true. Long have I known from Your testimonies that You have founded them forever.

The bulls of Bashan, guilt, greed, pride, lust, covetousness, idolatry all persecute and assault me; they seek my downfall. They despise You and all who declare fealty to Your Name.

But You are with me, Your commandments are true and reliable to lead me out of danger. I need only to turn to You in moments of attack and rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead me through the battlefield. Your Word, Your Law are both my armor and my weapons of defense and offense.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 109

Mid-day: 119:57-64

Evening: Psalm 35

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