Thursday, April 16, 2020

Focus Church:  New McKendree (Jackson)
Pastor:   Bryan J Wendling and spouse Brenda

Scripture - Psalm 16

A miktam^[a] of David.

16 Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you.
² I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord.
    Apart from you, I have nothing good.”
³ Now as for the “holy ones” in the land,
    the “magnificent ones” that I was so happy about;
⁴     let their suffering increase because
        they hurried after a different god.^[b]
I won’t participate in their blood offerings;
    I won’t let their names cross my lips.
⁵ You, Lord, are my portion, my cup;
    you control my destiny.
⁶ The property lines have fallen beautifully for me;
    yes, I have a lovely home.

⁷ I will bless the Lord who advises me;
    even at night I am instructed
    in the depths of my mind.
⁸ I always put the Lord in front of me;
    I will not stumble because he is on my right side.
⁹ That’s why my heart celebrates and my mood is joyous;
    yes, my whole body will rest in safety
¹⁰     because you won’t abandon my life^[c] to the grave;^[d]
    you won’t let your faithful follower see the pit.

¹¹ You teach me the way of life.
    In your presence is total celebration.
Beautiful things are always in your right hand.