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

Introduction

Psalm 63: This psalm can be read as a complement to Psalms 61 and 62, which we have read over the past two days. These three psalms are a trilogy of prayers that focus on trusting in God in trying times. In today’s reading, the writer sums up the trilogy by expressing a deep yearning for God and describing the comfort and assurance of being in God’s presence.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 63:1a

O God, you are my God, and I long for you.

Reflect

What verses in this psalm demonstrate the writer’s deep longing for God? How is this longing described? The psalm writer states that God’s “constant love is better than life itself” (verse 3). What does God’s constant love mean to you? In what ways do you experience God’s love?

Pray

Sovereign God, my soul thirsts for you. Your constant love is my source of joy and comfort. I cling to you, and your hand keeps me safe. I will give you thanks as long as I live. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Psalm 64: A prayer for protection from people who speak hurtful words.