Scripture and Prayer for 12/30

†Scripture for the Day†

Psalm 149:1-2; Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

†Prayer for the Day†

Lord Jesus, please help us to always come to You in the spirit of true praise and thanksgiving.  Help us to rejoice in you always and to give thanks in everything, for this is Your will for us.

Daily Reading

Psalm 149:1-9  (King James Version)

 ¹Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
 ²Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
 ³Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
 ⁴For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
 ⁵Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
 ⁶Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
 ⁷To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
 ⁸To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
 ⁹To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.

Your Personal Response

Psalm 85:8-I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for He will speak peace unto His people, and to His saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

What is God saying to you today? (It may help to write it down.)

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