Daily Bible Reading “You Are My Refuge” (Psalm 142:1-7)

You Are My Refuge

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 142:1-7. Psalm 142 is a Psalm of David, a prayer of contemplation when he was hiding in a cave. David poured out his heart to the LORD. He was overwhelmed by the trouble he was going through.

David declared that the LORD was his refuge. David wanted the LORD to comfort his spirit and deliver him from his prosecutors. His enemies were stronger than he was and no doubt there were many of them. He begs the LORD to bring his spirit out of bondage, so he could praise the LORD. Have you ever felt like your spirit was in bondage?

David’s enemies were hunting him down and he was hiding in a cave. David turned his heart toward God and cried out to Him. He knew God was the only one who could deliver him from his enemies. David was in a desperate situation. Have you ever been in a situation where you knew God was the only answer to your problem?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 142:1-7

1 [[Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.]] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

 

Things to think about:

  • Can you imagine having to hide in a cave like David did? How would you survive?
  • In what ways do you turn to God when you are afraid or you have trouble in your life?
  • Have you ever noticed in times of trouble you feel closer to God? If so, in what ways?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 142 where we see that David turned to You in his time of trouble. When he was afraid and being hunted he called on You to deliver him. Help us to bring our cares and concerns to You. Help us to lean on You in our times of trouble. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150.

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For the study of Psalm 119 see my book: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet.

 

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psalms_part_5-25The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150
By Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 by Deborah H. Bateman is the 30th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 has already been published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

This part of the book of Psalms contains fifteen of the Songs of degrees. They were the songs or chants that the people of Israel sang as they journeyed to Jerusalem. It also contains some of the Psalms of David.

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 contains thirty-eight Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “A Prayer for Preservation from Evil” (Psalm 141:1-9)

A Prayer for Preservation from Evil

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 141:1-9. Psalm 141 is a Psalm of David where David cries out to the LORD in prayer. David asks the LORD to accept his prayer as incense and the lifting of his hands as evening sacrifice. He begs God to put a watch over his mouth and guard his lips against speaking evil.

David requests of God to protect his heart from any wicked ways and help him not to practice the evil ways of the wicked. David pours his heart out to God asking Him to protect him from his enemies and let them be caught in their own traps. David may have been afraid, but he prayed to God and trusted God with the outcome of the situation. David had faith in God that He would see him through.

Are you going through a situation in your life that you need to talk to God about? Go to God with an open heart, soul, and mind. God wants to hear from you. God loves you and He can handle whatever problem you have.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 141:1-9

1 [[A Psalm of David.]] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
7 Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
9 Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.

 

Things to think about:

  • Do you ever pray to God in the way David did in this Psalm? How does it make you feel?
  • In what ways do you pour out your heart and soul to God?
  • Do you ask God for what you really want or do you dance around the subject?
  • In what ways can you be more open and honest with God?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 141 where we see David pours out his heart and soul to You in prayer. Help us to do that as well when we pray. Help us to share with You what we are really feeling in our own body, soul, and mind. Help us to be honest and open with You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150.

Click the link above to get your copy now!

 

For the study of Psalm 119 see my book: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet.

 

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Featured Book:

psalms_part_5-25The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150
By Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 by Deborah H. Bateman is the 30th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 has already published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

This part of the book of Psalms contains fifteen of the Songs of degrees. They were the songs or chants that the people of Israel sang as they journeyed to Jerusalem. It also contains some of the Psalms of David.

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 contains thirty-eight Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “Marvelous are Thy Works” (Psalm 139:13-24)

Marvelous are Thy Works

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 139:13-24. My favorite part of this chapter is in verses 13-18 when David talks about how God knew us from the beginning when we were formed in our mothers’ wombs. He talks about all our members being written in God’s book of remembrance.

David declares that God’s thoughts of us are more than the sands of the sea. How does it make you feel to know God knows you so intimately? He loves you. He cares about you. In fact, He loves you so much He sent His Son to die on the cross for your sins.

In Matthew 10:30 and Luke 12:7 the Scripture says the very hairs on our head are numbered. Do you have any idea how many hairs are on your head? He knows us better than we know ourselves.

David then talks about his enemies. He says since God loves him so much and cares so much for him surely He will protect him from his enemies. David asks God to search his heart and see if there is any evil in his ways or thoughts. He asks God to lead him in the way everlasting.

Have you asked God to search your heart? Or are you afraid of what He might find? Believe it or not, God already knows the secrets of our hearts. But we may need God to reveal our thoughts and intents to us so we can make them right with Him.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 139:13-24

13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.
20 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
21 Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
22 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

 

Things to think about:

  • How does it make you feel to know that God knew you from the very beginning of your life, while you were still in your mother’s womb?
  • How does it make you feel to know that God protects you from the enemy?
  • Have you ever asked God to search your heart to see if there is any wickedness in it, as David did? Why not do that today and ask Him to reveal to you the things in your life that need to change?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 139 where David talks about how intimately You know us. Thank You for Your protection from the enemy. Search our hearts to see if there is any wickedness in them. Cleanse and purify our hearts, souls, and bodies, and make us what You would have us to be. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

– Psalm 139:14

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150.

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For the study of Psalm 119 see my book: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet.

 

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psalms_part_5-25The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 by Deborah H. Bateman is the 30th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 has already been published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

This part of the book of Psalms contains fifteen of the Songs of degrees. They were the songs or chants that the people of Israel sang as they journeyed to Jerusalem. It also contains some of the Psalms of David.

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 contains thirty-eight Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “He Knows My Name” (Psalm 139:1-12)

He Knows My Name

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 139:1-12. This is a Psalm of praise to God from David. David contemplates how intimately God knows us. God knows everything about us. He knows about our daily life. He knows everything we think, say, and do. He knows about our choices and our habits. David finds it hard to comprehend how well God knows him; do you?

David acknowledges God’s omnipresence. He reminds us that God is everywhere we go. No matter where we go we can’t escape Him. God holds us in His hand. He guides us through our life. When we are asleep God watches over us. When we are awake and going about our daily lives He is leading us each step of the way. Even in the darkness, we cannot hide from God.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 139:1-12

1 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

 

Things to think about:

  • Do you know God as well as He knows you? How can you get to know Him better?
  • Do you care about God as much as He cares about you? In what ways can you let God know you care about Him?
  • How does it make you feel to know how much God loves and cares for you?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 139. As we look at David’s thoughts and see how well You know us we are humbled to know You care for us so much. We thank You for watching over us and protecting us. We thank You for leading, guiding, and directing our lives. Please search our hearts to see if there is any evil in them. If so, please forgive us and cleanse our hearts. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150.

Click the link above to get your copy now!

 

For the study of Psalm 119 see my book: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet.

 

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Featured Book:

psalms_part_5-25The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 by Deborah H. Bateman is the 30th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 has already been published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

This part of the book of Psalms contains fifteen of the Songs of degrees. They were the songs or chants that the people of Israel sang as they journeyed to Jerusalem. It also contains some of the Psalms of David.

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 contains thirty-eight Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “I Will Praise Thee” (Psalm 138:1-8)

I Will Praise Thee

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 138:1-8. Psalm 138 is a Psalm of David where he proclaims that he will praise God with his whole heart. He declares that he will sing and praise God before the gods. David states that he will worship toward the holy temple and praise God for His truth and loving-kindness.

When David cried out to God He answered and strengthened him with strength in his soul. David declares that all the kings of the earth will praise the LORD when they hear the words of the LORD. They will sing praise to the LORD for He is great. Even though the LORD is mighty and powerful, He still has compassion for the lowly, but keeps His distance from the proud.

David knew that even though he may have trouble, God would revive him, and protect him against his enemies. He trusted that the LORD would make right that which concerned him because of His great mercy. David asked the LORD not to forsake him.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 138:1-8

1 [[A Psalm of David.]] I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

 

Things to think about:

  • In what ways do you praise the LORD with your whole heart as David did?
  • In what ways do you worship the LORD?
  • How do you trust God to be your protector and provider?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this Scripture in Psalm 138 where the Psalmist, David, praises and worships You. Help us to praise and worship You with our whole heart, as David did. Help us to trust You to work on our behalf to perfect us according to Your will. Thank You for Your mercy which endures forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

 

This is an excerpt from The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150.

Click the link above to get your copy now!

 

For the study of Psalm 119 see my book: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet.

 

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PS. Thank you for coming to DeborahHBateman.com to study the Bible with us. Come back again tomorrow. Please invite your friends and family to join us for Bible Study.

 

Featured Book:

psalms_part_5-25The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150
By Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 by Deborah H. Bateman is the 30th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 has already been published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

This part of the book of Psalms contains fifteen of the Songs of degrees. They were the songs or chants that the people of Israel sang as they journeyed to Jerusalem. It also contains some of the Psalms of David.

The Book of Psalms: Part 5 Chapters 120-150 contains thirty-eight Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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