Title: The Psalms Of Asaph
Memorize: My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Psalm 72:20-26 (Nkjv)
[20] As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image.
[21] Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind.
[22] I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.
[23] Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.
[24] You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
[25] Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
[26] My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Message:
When I was younger, I thought that King David wrote the entire book of Psalms. However, when I became meticulous with my Bible study, I discovered that Asaph, a friend of King David, was also a talented psalmist. He prayed in his psalms and was often seeking understanding from God and expressing trust in Him during times of difficulty.
From today’s memory verse, you can deduce that Asaph had a lot of struggles as a young man. He, however, poured out his heart to God even while grappling with life’s challenges, and God granted him wisdom and peace amidst the challenges
Beloved, you have to be honest and vulnerable with God in prayer. Sometimes, I see teenagers fold their hands, press their phones, or gist during prayers, and I shake my head in disappointment. A prayer session is an opportunity to be vulnerable with God and tell Him all your struggles so that He can help you. Don’t be nonchalant in the place of prayer.
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to be honest and vulnerable with You in prayer.
Hymn55 – Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose
1 Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose;
Hear Thy Guardian Angel Say,
“Thou Art In The Midst Of Foes:
Watch And Pray!”
2 Principalities And Powers,
Mustering Their Unseen Array,
Wait For Thy Unguarded Hours:
“Watch And Pray.”
3 Gird Thy Heavenly Armour On;
Wear It Every Night And Day
Ambush’d Lies The Evil One:
“Watch And Pray.”
4 Hear The Victors Who O’ercame;
Still They Mark Each Warrior’s Way;
All With One Sweet Voice Exclaim,
“Watch And Pray!”
5 Hear, Above AlI, Hear Thy Lord,
Him Thou Lovest To Obey;
Hide Within Thy Heart His Word:
“Watch And Pra!.”
6 Watch, As If On That Alone
Hung The Issue Of The Day;
Pray, That Help May Be Sent Down:
Watch And Pray.
Bible In One Year: Genesis 48:1-49:33; Matthew 15:12
AUTHORS: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye