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Waging War against the Law of My Mind

15 Tuesday Jul 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.


Reading: Psalm 119:129-136

LORD God,
I need you to liberate me
from every stronghold of sin.
Establish within me a clean heart.
Help my thoughts and actions to be pure.
Lord Jesus, be my master.
Amen.

— — — —

So I find this law at work: 
Although I want to do good,
evil is right there with me.
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;
but I see another law at work in me,
waging war against the law of my mind
and making me a prisoner
of the law of sin at work within me.
What a wretched man I am!
Who will rescue me from this body
that is subject to death?
Thanks be to God,
who delivers me
through Jesus Christ our Lord!
(Romans 7:21-25 NIV)*

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
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True freedom through God’s Word

15 Tuesday Jul 2025

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 119:129-136
פ Pe
Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
I open my mouth and pant,
longing for your commands.
Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.
Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me.
Redeem me from human oppression,
that I may obey your precepts.
Make your face shine on your servant
and teach me your decrees.
Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
for your law is not obeyed (NIV). *

Reflection
Slavery is distasteful. Distasteful is a rather mild term. Let’s call it what it is—an abomination. It’s difficult these days to find someone who is in favor of slavery. We all seem to be in favor of personal liberty. But are we?

While trumpeting our personal liberty, are we letting ourselves become shackled by crippling habits? We seem quite willing—maybe even eager—to let sin enslave us.

James, the brother of our Lord, provides us with this warning: When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death (James 1:13-15).

Clearly sin has consequences. Yielding to temptations takes us down a dark path. We may think we are in control, but before long we discover we have a new master. Our sinful nature takes over. Evil desires are in control. If we persist in that pattern of behavior, the end result is a seared conscious and death.

We need a Savior to set us free. The psalmist expresses that earnest desire: Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me (v. 132-133).

Is that your prayer and the desire of your heart?

Response: Father God, I need you to liberate me from every stronghold of sin. Establish within me a clean heart. Help my thoughts and actions to be pure. Lord Jesus, be my master. Amen.

Your Turn: Have you yielded control to sinful habits? Take some time to go to the cross of Jesus.

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Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

Have Faith in God

14 Monday Jul 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.


Reading: Psalm 119:121-128

LORD God,
I see the corruption that is in the world.
Keep me safe from it.
It is time for you to act, LORD;
your law is being broken (Psalm 119:126). 
Please show mercy and grace
to all who call out to you,
in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

— — — —

In the morning,
as they went along,
they saw the fig tree withered from the roots.
Peter remembered and said to Jesus,
“Rabbi, look!
The fig tree you cursed has withered!”

“Have faith in God,” 
Jesus answered.
“Truly I tell you,
if anyone says to this mountain,
‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’
and does not doubt in their heart
but believes that what they say will happen,
it will be done for them.
Therefore I tell you,
whatever you ask for in prayer,
believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
And when you stand praying,
if you hold anything against anyone,
forgive them,
so that your Father in heaven
may forgive you your sins.”
(Mark 11:20-25 NIV)*

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Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.

Discernment in Days of Darkness

14 Monday Jul 2025

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 119:121-128
ע Ayin
I have done what is righteous and just;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
Ensure your servant’s well-being;
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.
My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
    looking for your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your love
    and teach me your decrees.
I am your servant; give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.
It is time for you to act, LORD;
    your law is being broken.
Because I love your commands
    more than gold, more than pure gold,
and because I consider all your precepts right,
    I hate every wrong path (NIV). *

As darkness falls — Petrie Island Park — photo by David Kitz

Reflection
Do you have a negative view of judgment—God’s judgment? Do you cringe at the thought? If you are guilty of wrongdoing, you should cringe. But if you have been harmed by wrongdoers you have solid grounds to welcome God’s judgment. Our sense of justice calls for the intervention of a righteous judge.

There is none more righteous than the LORD—none more worthy to sit as judge. For this reason, the psalmist calls for God to act. It is time for you to act, LORD; your law is being broken (v. 126).

As we look about our world, as we listen to newscasts, it becomes increasingly apparent that it’s time for God to act. Lawlessness, hate, and violence abound. Sexual perversion is promoted—gets top billing—is openly applauded. Plutocrats with their extravagant wealth rule the roost, while the poor struggle to feed their families. On the international stage dictators and warmongers parade about freely, while oppressing their own people. Those who would dare to oppose them are imprisoned or slaughtered.

Where is the justice? Where is truth and right judgment in all this? Where is the LORD? Daily, the prayer on our lips should be this: It is time for you to act, LORD; your law is being broken.

It’s time for evil and crooked dealings to be exposed. It’s time for the light of day to reveal what has been done in secret. It’s time for the righteous Judge—the Judge of all the earth—to act.

On a personal level, like the psalmist, let this be the cry of our hearts: Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees (v. 124). The prophet Hosea also has a fitting word for us. But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always (Hosea 12:6).

Response: LORD God, I see the corruption that is in the world. Keep me from it. It is time for you to act, LORD; your law is being broken. Please show mercy and grace to those who call out to you. Amen.

Your Turn: Are you troubled by the lawlessness and injustice in society? Where do you turn?

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

The Heavens Are the Work of Your Hands

12 Saturday Jul 2025

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I will praise the LORD!

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Psalm 102:23-28

In the course of my life he broke my strength;
    he cut short my days.
So I said:
“Do not take me away, my God,
in the midst of my days;
    your years go on through all generations.
In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth,
    and the heavens are the work of your hands.
They will perish, but you remain;
    they will all wear out like a garment.
Like clothing you will change them
    and they will be discarded.
But you remain the same,
    and your years will never end.
The children of your servants will live in your presence;
    their descendants will be established before you.” *

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

He Has Given Us Everything We Need

11 Friday Jul 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.


Reading: Psalm 119:113-120

Father God,
I need your wisdom
to live right in this world.
I want to escape the corruption
that is in the world
by drawing close to you
and obeying your holy
and unchanging word.
I call on you for help,
Lord Jesus.
Amen.

— — — —

His divine power
has given us everything we need
for a godly life
through our knowledge of him
who called us by his own glory and goodness.
Through these
he has given us his very great
and precious promises,
so that through them
you may participate in the divine nature,
having escaped the corruption in the world
caused by evil desires.
(2 Peter 1:3-4 NIV)*

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.

First Love

09 Wednesday Jul 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.


Reading: Psalm 119:97-104

Father God,
 renew my first love for you.
I want to fall in love with you again.
Fill me with delight
for your Word and your Spirit.
Completely change my affections.
Amen.

— — — —

You have persevered
and have endured hardships for my name, 
and have not grown weary.
Yet I hold this against you:
You have forsaken the love
you had at first.
Consider how far you have fallen!
Repent and do the things
you did at first.
If you do not repent,
I will come to you
and remove your lampstand from its place.
(Revelation 2:3-5 NIV)*

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.

Riches of Wisdom

08 Tuesday Jul 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.


Reading: Psalm 119:89-96

Father God,
I love your word.
I want to dig deeper in it
and know you better thereby.
You are a totally awesome God,
far beyond my comprehension,
but not beyond my appreciation.
I love you,
Jesus!
Amen.

— — — —

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom
and knowledge of God!
    How unsearchable his judgments,
    and his paths beyond tracing out!
“Who has known the mind of the Lord?
    Or who has been his counselor?”
“Who has ever given to God,
    that God should repay them?”
For from him and through him
and for him are all things.
    To him be the glory forever! Amen.
(Romans 11:33-36 NIV)*

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.

What Is Right in God’s Eyes?

07 Monday Jul 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer”
by David Kitz.


Reading: Psalm 119:81-88

Father God,
have mercy on those
who are suffering for their faith.
Be with those who are fleeing persecution.
Travel with them
and be their guide.
Show me how I can help
in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

— — — —

Then they called them in again
and commanded them not to speak
or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
But Peter and John replied,
“Which is right in God’s eyes:
to listen to you, or to him?
You be the judges!
As for us,
we cannot help speaking
about what we have seen and heard.”
(Acts 4:18-20 NIV)*

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.

When Faith Is Tested by Fire

07 Monday Jul 2025

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 119:81-88
כ Kaph
My soul faints with longing for your salvation,
but I have put my hope in your word.
My eyes fail, looking for your promise;
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget your decrees.
How long must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?
The arrogant dig pits to trap me,
contrary to your law.
All your commands are trustworthy;
help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
In your unfailing love preserve my life,
that I may obey the statutes of your mouth (NIV). *

Reflection
Christians around the world are going through an unprecedented time of persecution. Broadly speaking the news media has done very little reporting on this topic. In China, new church buildings have been bulldozed to the ground. In Syria and Iraq, Christians have fled for their lives as Islamic extremist rampage through their communities raping and killing any who remain. In India several states have passed anti-conversion laws in an attempt to halt the spread of Christianity. Christmas celebrations were cancelled in Manipur state because of clashes and threats of violence from Hindu radicals.

For those who are suffering, these verses from Psalm 119 are particularly pertinent: All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause. They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts (v. 86-87).

Satan and his minions are determined to wipe Christians from the face of the earth. Sensing that his end is near, he has inflamed a host of religious extremists and fanatics to attack the bride of Christ. Though he rages, he will not succeed. Closer to home court rulings have frequently trumped religious freedom, while openly promoting an LGBTQ agenda.

In their suffering, persecuted believers turn to the Lord and to his holy word. These words are their prayer: In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth (v. 89).

We ought to thank the Lord daily for the freedom we have to assemble and worship our Savior. It’s a freedom we may one day lose.

Response: Father God, have mercy on those who are suffering for their faith. Be with those who are fleeing persecution. Travel with them and be their guide. Show me how I can help. Amen.

Your Turn: Do we take our freedoms for granted? Have you faced opposition because of your faith?

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A gripping read from David Kitz.
Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.