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Escaping the Prison of Fear

17 Wednesday Sep 2025

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 142:5-7
I cry to you, LORD;
I say, “You are my refuge,
my portion in the land of the living.”
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.
Set me free from my prison,
that I may praise your name.
Then the righteous will gather about me
because of your goodness to me (NIV). *

Reflection
Though I have visited prisoners, I have never been imprisoned, at least not in the classic sense of imprisonment. But in the broader meaning of the word, we all have been confined to prisons—prisons of the mind. Some of us are prisoners of counterproductive habits, or prisoners within crippling relationships that hinder personal growth and fulfillment. Prisons come in many forms. Some of them are disguised as places of personal liberty, but all too often the thing we freely choose can become a cruel slave master.

When David prayed the words of this psalm, he was not in a prison. He was confined to a cave or the immediate region around a cave because he was a fugitive from King Saul who was trying to kill him. He voices this prayer: Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. Set me free from my prison that I may praise your name (v. 6-7a).

Are you in a prison? Is fear of discovery locking you up? Are you trapped in habits, addictions or thought patterns that are too strong for you?

David was in a weak and vulnerable position. Saul, his personal enemy had an entire army on his side. For the second time in his life, David was in what we call the classic David and Goliath situation. He was outnumbered and in every way the advantage belonged to his opponent.

In such adverse circumstances we need God on our side. We need the resources of heaven to tip the scale in our favor. That is precisely what happened in David’s case. The LORD arranged situations that gave all the advantage to David. David ended up sparing Saul’s life on two occasions. For a full account read 1 Samuel 24 & 26.

David ends this psalm with an affirmation of his faith in God. Set me free from my prison that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me (v. 7). That is exactly what happened. When the LORD set David free from his prison, righteous men took note, and they rallied around David as their leader because they saw that the LORD was with him.

Response: LORD God, set me free from the negative habits and thought patterns that imprison me. Help me identify them one by one, and then help me gain the victory over them in the power of Jesus. Amen.

Your Turn: Can you identify habits or thought patterns that harm your relationships with others?

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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.

 

God Favors the Humble

16 Tuesday Sep 2025

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

Today’s Reading: Psalm 142:1-4

LORD God,
when I reach a low point,
you are there.
Hear me when I am down.
I bring my troubles and sorrows to you.
They are more than I can bear.
Jesus,
please be my burden bearer.
Amen.

— — — —
 
 In the same way,
you who are younger,
submit yourselves to your elders.
All of you,
clothe yourselves with humility toward one another,
because,

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”

Humble yourselves,
therefore,
under God’s mighty hand,
that he may lift you up in due time.
Cast all your anxiety on him
because he cares for you.
(1 Peter 5:5-7 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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Standing Firm in the Faith

15 Monday Sep 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
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Today’s Reading: Psalm 141:6-10

Sovereign LORD,
I commit my thoughts and ways to you.
Guide me in the way of holiness
for your name’s sake.
I fix my eyes on you, Jesus,
baby in a manger,
suffering Savior,
my risen Lord,
and soon coming King.
Amen.

— — — —
 
Be alert and of sober mind. 
Your enemy the devil prowls around 
like a roaring lion looking
for someone to devour.
Resist him, 
standing firm in the faith, 
because you know that the family of believers
throughout the world is undergoing
the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace,
who called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
after you have suffered a little while, 
will himself restore you
and make you strong, 
firm and steadfast.
To him be the power
for ever and ever.
Amen.
(1 Peter 5:8-11 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.

He Stilled the Storm

14 Sunday Sep 2025

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I will praise the LORD!
Psalm 107:23-32

Some went out on the sea in ships;
    they were merchants on the mighty waters.
They saw the works of the LORD,
    his wonderful deeds in the deep.
For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
    that lifted high the waves.
They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
    in their peril their courage melted away.
They reeled and staggered like drunkards;
    they were at their wits’ end.
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
    and he brought them out of their distress.
He stilled the storm to a whisper;
    the waves of the sea were hushed.
They were glad when it grew calm,
    and he guided them to their desired haven.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
    and praise him in the council of the elders. *

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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.

Rescued from the Grave

13 Saturday Sep 2025

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I will praise the LORD!
Psalm 107:17-22

Some became fools through their rebellious ways
    and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
They loathed all food
    and drew near the gates of death.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
    and he saved them from their distress.
He sent out his word and healed them;
    he rescued them from the grave.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
    and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Let them sacrifice thank offerings
    and tell of his works with songs of joy. *

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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.

Godly Sorrow Brings Repentance

12 Friday Sep 2025

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

Today’s Reading: Psalm 141:5

LORD God,
please correct me when I err.
When others point out my faults,
help me to receive that correction
with grace and not anger.
Lord Jesus,
you alone are faultless.
Forgive me.
Amen.

— — — —
 
Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter,
I do not regret it.
Though I did regret it—
I see that my letter hurt you,
but only for a little while—
yet now I am happy,
not because you were made sorry,
but because your sorrow led you to repentance.
For you became sorrowful as God intended
and so were not harmed in any way by us.
Godly sorrow brings repentance
that leads to salvation and leaves no regret,
but worldly sorrow brings death.
See what this godly sorrow has produced in you:
what earnestness,
what eagerness to clear yourselves,
what indignation, what alarm,
what longing, what concern,
what readiness to see justice done.
At every point you have proved yourselves
to be innocent in this matter.
(2 Corinthians 7:8-11 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.

Every tribe, Language, People and Nation

11 Thursday Sep 2025

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

Today’s Reading: Psalm 141:1-4

Sovereign LORD,
I want my prayers to be
like sweet incense to you.
Help me to pray according to your will.
That means listening for your voice
before I blurt out my requests.
Guide my thoughts.
Speak to me
and through me
as I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

— — — —
 
He went and took the scroll
from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. 
And when he had taken it,
the four living creatures
and the twenty-four elders fell down
before the Lamb.
Each one had a harp
and they were holding golden bowls full of incense,
which are the prayers of God’s people. 
And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood you purchased for God
    persons from every tribe and language
and people and nation.
(Revelation 5:7-9 NIV)*

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Please pray for peace to return to Israel, Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine!

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.

A New Heart and a New Spirit

10 Wednesday Sep 2025

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

Today’s Reading: Psalm 140:9-13

LORD God,
I am selfish by nature.
It’s not natural for me to think of others first.
Help me to change.
I want to genuinely care about others.
Show me what I can do to help others
because Jesus cares.
Amen.

— — — —
 
 I will sprinkle clean water on you,
and you will be clean;
I will cleanse you from all your impurities
and from all your idols. 
I will give you a new heart
and put a new spirit in you;
I will remove from you your heart of stone
and give you a heart of flesh. 
And I will put my Spirit in you
and move you to follow my decrees
and be careful to keep my laws.
(Ezekiel 36:25-27 NIV)*

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Please pray for peace to return to Israel, Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine!

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.

The Incomprable Riches of His Grace

09 Tuesday Sep 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
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Today’s Reading: Psalm 140:6-8

Sovereign LORD,
my strong deliverer,
you shield my head in the day of battle.
Do not grant the wicked their desires, LORD;
do not let their plans succeed (Psalm 140:7-8).
I put on the helmet of salvation.
I commit my thoughts and ways to you.
Amen.

— — — —
 
All of us also lived among them at one time, 
gratifying the cravings of our flesh
 and following its desires and thoughts.
Like the rest,
we were by nature deserving of wrath. 
But because of his great love for us, 
God, who is rich in mercy, 
made us alive with Christ
even when we were dead in transgressions—
it is by grace you have been saved. 
And God raised us up with Christ 
and seated us with him 
in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 
in order that in the coming ages
he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, 
expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 
For it is by grace you have been saved, 
through faith—
and this is not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God— 
not by works, 
so that no one can boast.
(Ephesians 2:10-17 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.

Keep Me Safe, LORD

08 Monday Sep 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
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Today’s Reading: Psalm 140:1-5

LORD God,
keep me alert.
A spiritual battle is raging around me.
I want to be a warrior
who knows and hears his Commander.
Jesus,
your blood was shed to secure my victory.
Thank you.
Amen.

— — — —
 
Finally,
be strong in the Lord
and in his mighty power. 
Put on the full armor of God, 
so that you can take your stand
against the devil’s schemes. 
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, 
but against the rulers,
against the authorities, 
against the powers of this dark world
and against the spiritual forces of evil
in the heavenly realms. 
Therefore put on the full armor of God, 
so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand. 
Stand firm then,
with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, 
with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 
and with your feet fitted with the readiness
that comes from the gospel of peace. 
In addition to all this,
take up the shield of faith, 
with which you can extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 
Take the helmet of salvation 
and the sword of the Spirit, 
which is the word of God.
(Ephesians 6:10-17 NIV)*

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Please pray for peace to return to Israel, Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine!

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.