Day 142: Psalm 142

Psalm 142

A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.

1 I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2 I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble.

3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. 4 Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life.

5 I cry to you, Lord; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

6 Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. 7 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.

JOURNAL IT:

Do you have any questions about what you have just read?

How has this chapter inspired you?

How has this chapter challenged you?

THREE MINUTE TIME OUT:

Set a timer for 3 minutes (put away all phones, books, music, tv - any kind of distraction) and just yield. Listen. Be still.

What is the Lord speaking to you today? Journal your thoughts into a notebook.

WORSHIP & PRAYER:

Prayer prompts:

Spend time telling God one thing you're thankful to him for today.

Repent for one thing God has been convicting you of today.

Ask God for his divine touch on something that burdens you today.

Stop and a few minutes listening for God's voice.

Questions for study:

What is this Psalm saying?

What does this Psalm mean?

What does this Psalm tell me about God?

What does this Psalm tell me about people?

How should I live my life based on what I read?

Are there any promises I need to apply to a situation I am in currently?