Scripture

Psalm 119:65-80

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Observation

Why does the psalmist say it was good for him to be afflicted? What does he say will cause those who see him to rejoice?

Application

Do I use affliction as an opportunity to draw closer to God and His word? Do I put my hope in God’s word?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Father in Heaven, I ask that affliction will will cause me to delight in Your word and to be sensitive to it and learn it and trust it more deeply. Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding so that I can learn Your commands. May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I put my hope in Your word. May Your faithful love comfort me, as You promised, and may Your compassion come to me so that I may live, for Your instruction is my delight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

SATURDAY

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Keith Rast
• Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin, Natalie)
• James Williams
• Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)

Ministry:

• Chapel Mission India

Operation Christmas Child:

• Pray for God to provide the wisdom, resources, and volunteers needed to oversee this expanding global outreach to children.

CLF:

• That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.

Community: Rural towns in Treasure Valley – Emmett, Greenleaf, Homedale, Marsing, Middleton, New Plymouth, Parma, Payette, Wilder, Weiser, etc…

• That city leaders would submit to God
• That people can find and keep gainful employment
• For sound financial management by city officials
• Salvation for unbelievers
• For the mayor, city council members, and public works officials

SUNDAY

• Jenn Austring
• Amy Brueggemann
• Debbie Brueggemann
• Chris Carlton

Ministry:

• Provenance

Operation Christmas Child:

• Pray for the collection and processing of shoe boxes as we anticipate reaching a milestone this year–sharing the love of Jesus Christ with over 100 million children since the start of this project in 1993.

CLF:

• That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.

Community: Pray for Public Service Professionals (Firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel)…

• Strength to serve well
• Safety/health
• Salvation for lost & ministry opportunities for saved
• Strong family/marriage relationships
• Strong, God-honoring friendships

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Acknowledge that the LORD is God. He made us, and we are His–His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good, and His love is eternal; His faithfulness endures through all generations. – Psalm 100:3-5 (HCSB)