Daily Bible Reading— March 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Turning to God in PrayerSample

Introduction

Psalm 143: You may have noticed this month that the focus of many psalms is prayer for God’s help. In today’s reading, as in many of the prayers this month, the writer pleads with God for protection from enemies, to be released from despair, and to be guided on a safe path. While confessing a loss of hope, the writer asks God for a deeper revelation each day of God’s goodness and constant love.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 143:10

You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.

Reflect

Based on your reading of this psalm, how would you describe the writer’s plight? While the writer expresses having “lost all hope” (verse 7), what verses speak of trust in God? What does the writer ask of God? What will you ask of God today? Overall, what did the reading of these psalms this month teach you about God?

Pray

Faithful, loving, and merciful God, in those times when I am burdened with troubles and in the depths of despair, you do not abandon me. When I have lost hope, you are there to comfort and sustain me. Thank you, Lord God, for allowing me to pour out my heart to you. Remind me each morning of your constant love. I lift up my hands to you in prayer, thanking you for your steadfast goodness and care. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.