Today's reading is an assortment of 7 Psalms. I decided to simply quote the specific verses which stood out to me for one reason or another...
Test me, LORD, and try me,
examine my heart and my mind; (26:2)
When you really think a bout it, that's a pretty gutsy prayer. Especially when you realize exactly who it is you're praying to...
Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare. (40:5)
After asking God to test me and examine me it only makes sense that the next thing I need to pray for is mercy...
Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD;
may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
For troubles without number surround me;
my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see.
They are more than the hairs of my head,
and my heart fails within me.
Be pleased to save me, LORD;
come quickly, LORD, to help me. (40:11-13)
I believe this next is quoted in one of the gospels in reference to the betrayal of Judas:
Even my close friend,
someone I trusted,
one who shared my bread,
has turned against me. (41:9)
Some of today's psalms give the impression that the writer is claiming to deserve God's attention and care because of his own righteous living. However, that thought is offset by verses such as these:
Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. (62:1-2)
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge. (62:5-7)
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