The Blessed and the Cursed

03 Monday Feb 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 78:56-64

LORD God,
collectively as a nation,
we have wandered away from you.
LORD in your mercy
lead us back to the center of your holy will.
Give us repentant hearts that seek your face
and hunger for you, Lord Jesus,
the living Word.
Amen.

— — —

This is what the LORD says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,
    who draws strength from mere flesh
    and whose heart turns away from the LORD.
That person will be like a bush in the wastelands;
    they will not see prosperity when it comes.
They will dwell in the parched places of the desert,
    in a salt land where no one lives.

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,
    whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
    that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
    its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
    and never fails to bear fruit.”

(Jeremiah 17:5-8)*

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* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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Honey from the Rock

02 Sunday Feb 2025

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I will praise the LORD!

Psalm 81:11-16

“But my people would not listen to me;
    Israel would not submit to me.
So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts
    to follow their own devices.
“If my people would only listen to me,
    if Israel would only follow my ways,
how quickly I would subdue their enemies
    and turn my hand against their foes!
Those who hate the LORD would cringe before him,
    and their punishment would last forever.
But you would be fed with the finest of wheat;
    with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”*

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New Birth into a Living Hope

31 Friday Jan 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 78:50-55

LORD God,
I am thankful your Spirit sought me out
and drew me to the cross of Jesus.
I bow before you in praise and gratitude.
I pray you will show the same mercy
to many others.
Give me a heart of compassion
for those who have not experienced
your saving grace.
Amen.

— — —

Praise be to the God
and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
In his great mercy
he has given us new birth into a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
and into an inheritance
that can never perish, spoil or fade.
This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,
who through faith are shielded by God’s power
until the coming of the salvation
that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
(1 Peter 1:3-5)*

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Because of the LORD’s Great Love

29 Wednesday Jan 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 78:32-39

LORD God,
I cannot boast because of my righteousness.
You know all my shortcomings.
I have an impressive pile of personal sin.
Forgive me through the mercy of your son, Jesus.
Amen.

— — —

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
    to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
    for the salvation of the LORD.
It is good for a man to bear the yoke
    while he is young.
(Lamentations 3:22-27)*

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Mountain Moving Faith

27 Monday Jan 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 78:17-22

LORD God,
I humbly ask you for the gift of faith—
faith to sustain me
through the tough times ahead.
You are my help,
my salvation, and my deliverer.
I praise you for your faithfulness.
Amen.

— — —

“You unbelieving and perverse generation,”
Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you?
How long shall I put up with you?
Bring the boy here to me.”
Jesus rebuked the demon,
and it came out of the boy,
and he was healed at that moment.

Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked,
“Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

He replied,
“Because you have so little faith.
Truly I tell you,
if you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
you can say to this mountain,
‘Move from here to there,’
and it will move.
Nothing will be impossible for you.”
(Matthew 17:17-20)*

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Does Your Faith Have Wings?

27 Monday Jan 2025

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Reading: Psalm 78:17-22
But they continued to sin against him,
    rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High.
They willfully put God to the test
    by demanding the food they craved.
They spoke against God;
    they said, “Can God really
    spread a table in the wilderness?
True, he struck the rock,
    and water gushed out,
    streams flowed abundantly,
but can he also give us bread?
    Can he supply meat for his people?”
When the Lord heard them, he was furious;
    his fire broke out against Jacob,
    and his wrath rose against Israel,
for they did not believe in God
    or trust in his deliverance (NIV). *

Reflection
Psalm 78 is largely an indictment against the people of Israel for their lack of faith and their rebellious ways. As the psalmist says, “They willfully put God to the test” (v. 18).

As a child I recall reading the entire book of Exodus and thinking to myself, “Wow, these people sure are dumb. How could they see God’s amazing miracles and then a few days later grumble, complain and doubt that the LORD would help them? These people are real losers!”

Then I grew up and had a family of my own. At times I saw amazing miracles and God’s supernatural provision. But guess what? When the next big difficulty arose, I found myself doubting God would come through. I complained about the difficulty I was in and acted just like the people of Israel in the wilderness.

Oops! I thought I was different. I thought I was smarter than those spiritual dullards in the Old Testament. In reality, my grownup faith was much weaker than my childhood faith. When real testing and temptation came, I was and still am, as susceptible to unbelief as any of the wandering Israelites in the wilderness. Faith is a gift from God—a wonder-filled gift that carries us through the hard times.

The indictment against Israel is that they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance (v. 22). Do I truly believe in God and trust in his deliverance? Is my faith more than a creedal statement? Does it have legs and wings to carry me through the toughest situation? Often, I am more like the rebellious children of Israel than I would like to admit. How about you?

Response: LORD God, I humbly ask you for the gift of faith—faith to sustain me through the tough times ahead. You are my help, my salvation, and my deliverer. I praise you for your faithfulness. Amen.

Your Turn: Do you have grown-up faith or childlike faith? Which is better? Why?

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Work Out Your Salvation

24 Friday Jan 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 78:9-16

LORD God,
today I accept the challenge to follow you
with all my mind, heart, soul, and strength.
Give me ears to hear
and obey your commands.
I pray in Jesus’ all-powerful name.
Amen.

— — —

Therefore, my dear friends,
as you have always obeyed—
not only in my presence,
but now much more in my absence—
continue to work out your salvation
with fear and trembling,
for it is God who works in you to will
and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
(Philippians 2:12-13)*

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A Listening Heart

23 Thursday Jan 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 78:1-8

LORD God,
today give me ears to hear
what your Spirit is saying to me.
I want a listening heart.
Help me to really hear the others
in my family and workplace.
Thanks for always listening to me.
Amen.

— — —

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Do not be like the horse or the mule,
    which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle
    or they will not come to you.
Many are the woes of the wicked,
    but the LORD’s unfailing love
    surrounds the one who trusts in him.
(Psalm 32:8-10)*

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The LORD Will Be with You

22 Wednesday Jan 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 77:16-20

LORD God,
I am facing some difficult challenges.
Give me the faith
and the courage to keep going.
I trust you will bring me through—
through hell and high water
by the power of Jesus.
Amen.

— — —

Tomorrow march down against them.
They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz,
and you will find them at the end of the gorge
in the Desert of Jeruel. You will not have to fight this battle.
Take up your positions;
stand firm and see the deliverance
the LORD will give you,
Judah and Jerusalem.
Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged.
Go out to face them tomorrow,
and the LORD will be with you.’”
(2 Chronicles 20:16-17)*

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The Mighty Hand of the LORD

21 Tuesday Jan 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 77:10-15

LORD God,
you are at work on my behalf
even when I can’t see it.
I believe in you,
the miracle-working God.
May my meditation center on you
and your Word
because your Word brings light.
Amen.

— — —

Then the LORD said to Moses,
“Stretch out your hand over the sea
so that the waters may flow back
over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.” Moses stretched out his hand over the sea,
and at daybreak the sea went back to its place.
The Egyptians were fleeing toward it, and the
LORD swept them into the sea. The water flowed back
and covered the chariots and horsemen—
the entire army of Pharaoh
that had followed the Israelites into the sea.
Not one of them survived.

But the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground,
with a wall of water on their right and on their left. That day the LORD saved Israel
from the hands of the Egyptians,
and Israel saw the Egyptians
lying dead on the shore.
And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of the LORD
displayed against the Egyptians,
the people feared the LORD
and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.
(Exodus 14:26-31)*

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

Reading: Psalm 78:56-64LORD God, collectively as a nation, we have wandered away from you. LORD in your mercy lead us back to the center of your holy will. Give us repentant hearts that seek your faceand hunger for you, Lord Jesus,the living Word.Amen.

— — —

This is what the LORD says:

(Jeremiah 17:5-8)*

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I will praise the LORD!

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

Reading: Psalm 78:50-55 LORD God, I am thankful your Spirit sought me out and drew me to the cross of Jesus. I bow before you in praise and gratitude. I pray you will show the same mercy to many others. Give me a heart of compassion for those who have not experienced your saving grace. Amen.

— — —

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

Reading: Psalm 78:32-39 LORD God, I cannot boast because of my righteousness. You know all my shortcomings. I have an impressive pile of personal sin. Forgive me through the mercy of your son, Jesus. Amen.

— — —

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

Reading: Psalm 78:17-22 LORD God, I humbly ask you for the gift of faith— faith to sustain me through the tough times ahead. You are my help, my salvation, and my deliverer. I praise you for your faithfulness. Amen.

— — —

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

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

Reading: Psalm 78:9-16 LORD God, today I accept the challenge to follow you with all my mind, heart, soul, and strength. Give me ears to hear and obey your commands. I pray in Jesus’ all-powerful name. Amen.

— — —

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed— not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence— continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Philippians 2:12-13)*

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

Reading: Psalm 78:1-8LORD God,today give me ears to hearwhat your Spirit is saying to me.I want a listening heart.Help me to really hear the othersin my family and workplace.Thanks for always listening to me.Amen.

— — —

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

Reading: Psalm 77:16-20 LORD God, I am facing some difficult challenges. Give me the faith and the courage to keep going. I trust you will bring me through— through hell and high water by the power of Jesus. Amen.

— — —

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

Reading: Psalm 77:10-15LORD God,you are at work on my behalf even when I can’t see it. I believe in you, the miracle-working God. May my meditation center on you and your Word because your Word brings light.Amen.

— — —

* NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, COPYRIGHT ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 BY BIBLICA

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

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

Reading: Psalm 78:56-64

LORD God,
collectively as a nation,
we have wandered away from you.
LORD in your mercy
lead us back to the center of your holy will.
Give us repentant hearts that seek your face
and hunger for you, Lord Jesus,
the living Word.
Amen.

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

Reading: Psalm 78:50-55

LORD God,
I am thankful your Spirit sought me out
and drew me to the cross of Jesus.
I bow before you in praise and gratitude.
I pray you will show the same mercy
to many others.
Give me a heart of compassion
for those who have not experienced
your saving grace.
Amen.

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

Reading: Psalm 78:32-39

LORD God,
I cannot boast because of my righteousness.
You know all my shortcomings.
I have an impressive pile of personal sin.
Forgive me through the mercy of your son, Jesus.
Amen.

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

Reading: Psalm 78:17-22

LORD God,
I humbly ask you for the gift of faith—
faith to sustain me
through the tough times ahead.
You are my help,
my salvation, and my deliverer.
I praise you for your faithfulness.
Amen.

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

Reading: Psalm 78:9-16

LORD God,
today I accept the challenge to follow you
with all my mind, heart, soul, and strength.
Give me ears to hear
and obey your commands.
I pray in Jesus’ all-powerful name.
Amen.

Therefore, my dear friends,
as you have always obeyed—
not only in my presence,
but now much more in my absence—
continue to work out your salvation
with fear and trembling,
for it is God who works in you to will
and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
(Philippians 2:12-13)*

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

Reading: Psalm 78:1-8

LORD God,
today give me ears to hear
what your Spirit is saying to me.
I want a listening heart.
Help me to really hear the others
in my family and workplace.
Thanks for always listening to me.
Amen.

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

Reading: Psalm 77:16-20

LORD God,
I am facing some difficult challenges.
Give me the faith
and the courage to keep going.
I trust you will bring me through—
through hell and high water
by the power of Jesus.
Amen.

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

Reading: Psalm 77:10-15

LORD God,
you are at work on my behalf
even when I can’t see it.
I believe in you,
the miracle-working God.
May my meditation center on you
and your Word
because your Word brings light.
Amen.