March 22

Introduction

Psalm 28: Today’s reading opens with a plea for God’s help and concludes with words of thanksgiving and praise.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 28:6

Give praise to the LORD; he has heard my cry for help.

Reflect

Verses 1–5 reflect an individual’s lament; verses 6–9 reflect an individual’s song of praise. How would you describe the psalm writer’s feelings in these verses? What causes the writer to cry out to God? How does the writer express his trust in God? What are your thoughts concerning the sudden change in tone at the end of verse 5 and the beginning of verse 6?

Pray

Loving and merciful God, like a shepherd you care for your people. Listen to my cry and hear my prayer for _____________________________. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Psalm 31: A prayer of trust in God.