Daily Bible Reading – March 2022: God’s Renewing Word of PrayerParaugs

March 15

Introduction

Today’s reading is a psalm attributed to David, written during his wars with the Arameans of northern Syria (see 2 Samuel 8:3-8, 13; 10:15-19; 1 Chronicles 18:3-11). Arameans is another name for the people of Syria, Israel’s traditional enemy to the northeast. The psalm suggests that the people of Israel have been defeated by a foreign nation, perhaps Edom (verse 9). The psalm concludes with an expression of trust in God.

Scripture Reading

Psalm 60

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 60:5

Save us by your might; answer our prayer, so that the people you love may be rescued.

Reflect

In verses 1-5, what does the writer say to God? How would you describe what the writer is feeling? Have you ever experienced times in your life when you prayed to God for deliverance from what may have been troubling you?

Pray

All-Powerful God, you are triumphant over all forces of evil. Salvation rests in you alone. Hear my prayer this day, and keep me close to you always in the safety of your love. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Psalm 61: Finding safety with God.