A Song of Ascents. Of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side— let Israel now say— if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; then over us would have gone the raging waters.

Lord, it is only through Your grace and mercy that this congregation will survive and grow. You stand between us and adversity. You, the LORD, God Almighty, control all and use all to build our faith in You. You are the Great Healer, the One Who Speaks and It Is, the Merciful One, the Holy One, the Just One, Our Father. May all Creation praise Your Name.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 27

Mid-day: 119:25-32

Evening: Psalm 102

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