Daily Bible Reading

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 8 Introduction Psalm 91: This psalm expresses confidence in God’s protection, particularly in times of danger. Those who are faithful are assured of God’s unfailing presence. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 91:14 God says, “I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD.” […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 7 Introduction Psalm 90: This psalm is a communal prayer that reflects the human quest to understand life’s meaning, particularly as life is drawing to a close. It juxtaposes the eternity of God with the shortness of human life. In this psalm, the Lord is called “our home.” The […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 6 Introduction Psalm 87: Today’s reading is a hymn in praise of Jerusalem and affirms that the city is home to the people of all nations. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 87:5 Of Zion it will be said that all nations belong there and that the Almighty will make her […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 5 Introduction Psalm 86: Today’s psalm is an individual lament expressing a plea for God’s help. It includes a hymn of praise (verses 8–13) and concludes with an affirmation of God’s love and faithfulness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 86:15 But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 84: Today’s reading is a psalm that celebrates the joy of being and living in God’s presence. True happiness comes from depending on God, and the writer expresses longing to be in the LORD’s Temple. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 84:2b I long to be in the LORD’s Temple. […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 81: Today’s reading is a psalm that originally may have been used at the New Moon festival. The psalm recalls God’s saving acts throughout Israel’s history and concludes with a call to listen to God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 81:10b [God says:] Open your mouth, and I will […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament dating quite possibly back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria (in the northern kingdom of Israel) to the Assyrians (see 2 Kings 17). The psalm expresses a plea to God for the nation’s restoration. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm […]

God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 50: This psalm utilizes the metaphor of a court case, where God is both plaintiff and judge. God calls upon heaven and earth as witnesses and testifies against his people and rebukes those who violate his laws. God speaks about the purpose of sacrifice and the kind of […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Psalm 34: Today’s reading is a prayer that acknowledges being saved by God and praises God’s goodness and greatness. The writer affirms that God hears the cries of the righteous but opposes those who do evil. All who obey the LORD will lack nothing good. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 34:8 […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Psalm 16: Today’s psalm expresses total confidence in God. Steady awareness of God’s presence fills the writer with joy. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 16:5 You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands. Reading 16 Protect me, O God; I trust […]