Day 16: Psalm 16
Psalm 16
A miktam of David.
1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” 3 I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.” 4 Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.
5 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. 7 I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. 8 I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, 10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. 11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
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?
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