“O Lord, do save, we beseech You; O Lord, we beseech You, do send
prosperity! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord; we have
blessed you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and He has given us
light; bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.” (Psalm
118:25-27)

What is the prosperity you seek?
Is it fame and fortune, which is fleeting, or prospering in the righteousness
that the Lord offers through grace? Do not be deceived by the wiles of this
world, but come into the Lord’s presence and seek what is right and good. Seek
first righteousness and then all things necessary shall be added unto you. Know
that the Lord’s love endures forever.

Lord, set me upon the right path that I would be led by the
righteousness You grant to those who come into the love relationship made
possible through grace. Lead me in the faith You have given me that I might now
and always abide in the truth of Your presence and purpose. Keep me from the
distractions in this world that would get in the way that I might grow in the
likeness of Christ and His righteousness.

Lord Jesus, Guide me this day in
the way of righteousness. Lead me to see more clearly all that You offer in
this gift of faith You have given me. Move me beyond the elemental things to
live into the eternal life given through grace. Teach me this day all that I
can learn that I would grow this day. Help me to see as You grow in me Your
image, Jesus, that I might prosper in the gift of faith. Amen.

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner
stone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day
which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:22-23)

Those who want it to be their
way have rejected the Lord. Rather than hearing the Word of truth, they
continue in their rebellion with an attitude of self-righteousness. It should
not be so among you. This is a day the Lord has made and He calls for you to
rejoice and be glad in it. All that the Lord does is good and righteous. He
invites those who will follow to come and know His goodness.

Lord, I often do not rejoice in the day You have given me. Guide me
away from myself and ever deeper into You. Help me through all the obstacles
that come my way that I may abide in You and You in me. You are the cornerstone
and the only hope through the mire of this wicked world. Lift me up to be with
You always that through You I may taste of the eternal life You offer.

Lord Jesus, You are the cornerstone which many have rejected. Yet I do not desire to reject You, but to live into Your likeness. Guide me this day in the journey of faith You have created for me that I may do those things which are pleasing in the Father’s sight. Help me, Good Shepherd, to know Your goodness and to be a willing sheep in Your loving hands. You are my Savior, save me this day and every day. Amen.

“Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I
shall give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous will
enter through it. I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me, and You
have become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:19-21)

The Lord has provided the narrow
gate which leads to righteousness through the grace of Jesus Christ. He is the
narrow way and leads the way for all who follow. God Himself is our salvation
and has come that we might have the life He intends for the faithful. Come
through the narrow gate and begin the journey which never ends. In Him is light
and the light is the life which leads to righteousness.

Lord, I have heard so many conflicting things. Help me, I pray, to come
into the life which You have created that I might understand more fully the
wisdom You grant to the faithful. Remove the obstacles that get in the way. Help
me each step of the way on the journey upon which You have placed me. You must
be the author and finisher of my faith for only You know the steps needed.

Lord Jesus, You are the door, the
gate, the way of everlasting life. You have come that we may drink of the
wellspring of the water of life. Guide me this day, Lord Jesus, in all the ways
You know I need to go. Keep me on the narrow way that I may grow in
righteousness and in Your likeness. I give thanks for all that You have done
for the faithful that we may become what the Father intends. Amen.

“The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord does
valiantly. I will not die, but live, and tell of the works of the Lord. The
Lord has disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.” (Psalm
118:16-18)

Jesus sits at the right hand of
the Father. It is He of whom the prophets spoke that has accomplished our
salvation. He has done valiantly, for He thanked the Father that not one was
lost who was already known by the Father. Though you die, yet shall you live
and from your own flesh you will see the eternal truth of Almighty God. Live in
the good news which is yours through Christ.

Lord, many times I hear these words, but my heart doubts. Bad things
happen and I do not understand. Lead me, O Lord, through the pollution of this
world to come to You for the breath of fresh air which Your Spirit gives. Let
me rejoice in the salvation which is mine through the grace of Jesus. Help me
not fear the little death of this world, but trust that death has been forever
conquered.

Lord Jesus, though You were
crucified, yet You live. I have been united with You in death in order that I
might be united with You in Your resurrection. Lead me, my Savior, that I may
walk in the way of salvation You have prepared for all who believe. Guide me,
Lord Jesus, in Your grace to live this day in hope, love and thanksgiving for
all the goodness You have revealed to the faithful. Amen.

“You pushed me violently so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me.
The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. The sound of
joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; the right hand
of the Lord does valiantly.” (Psalm 118:13-15)

The world has the wicked who
push violently and seek destruction. Great is the Lord, for He protects those
who love Him. He will purpose all things together for good for those whom He
foreknew would be conformed to the image of Christ. Rejoice in the salvation
which is yours through our Savior, Jesus. He is the right hand of the Father
who works valiantly on behalf of the redeemed.

Lord, guide me to see through the nonsense of this age that I would
forever hold fast to the truth You have spoken from the beginning. Lead me, O
Lord, to see through the haze of this age knowing that You will accomplish all
that You have promised. Keep my eyes upon You, dear Savior, that I would not be
led astray by the obfuscations of this age. Keep my eyes off the wicked and
upon You.

Lord Jesus, You have come to save
because we need saving. Lead me in the salvation You have prepared for me that
I would live this day fully in Your arms of grace. Lead me in Your mercy to
hear as the Holy Spirit speaks. The world means it for violence, but You have
conquered sin, death and the devil. Lead me to walk always with You keeping
Your presence ever before me. Amen.

“All nations surrounded me; in the name of the Lord I will surely cut
them off. They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; in the name of the Lord
I will surely cut them off. They surrounded me like bees; they were
extinguished as a fire of thorns; in the name of the Lord I will surely cut
them off.” (Psalm 118:10-12)

Wickedness surrounds us. In
every direction there are those who come against you with their ideas, plots
and plans. Do you fight back with the sword of the Spirit? Turn to the Lord and
know that He who knows all things knows the schemes of the wicked. He has
promised to put His shield of protection upon Your life that you would remain
with Him forever. Trust in the Lord above all circumstances.

Lord, You are good and worthy of all praise. This world is filled with
the wicked and deceitful. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth which You have
established. Help me now and always to see that only in You is there hope and a
future. Keep me from falling into the hands of the wicked. You alone have the
words of eternal life. May I be found in You, O Lord, always.

Holy Spirit, minister to me that
I would see through the wickedness that is upon this age. Help me now and
always to see the truth when wickedness presents itself. Keep me on the narrow
path that I would hold fast to the truth that You are God and all goodness
resides in You. May I be found this day doing what is right in Your sight,
loving my neighbor and loving You. Amen.

“The Lord is for me among those who help me; therefore I will look with
satisfaction on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than
to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in
princes.” (Psalm 118:7-9)

There are those who love the
Lord and with this love, love their neighbors. There are also those who only
know hatred and hate those whom they choose not to love. It is the way of this
world filled with wickedness. Do not put your trust in the worldly, but in the
Creator of all worlds. The Lord is the eternal refuge and comforts those who
suffer in this age. Turn to Him in all things.

Lord, I try to figure out this age and its twists and turns. Help me to
see that in You alone is there hope and an eternal future. You alone are the
refuge for those who are weary of this every-changing and yet unchanging age of
sin and rebellion. Turn my heart to You that I would make You my place of rest
and hope. Lead me away from having any false hope in leaders of this age.

Guide me, Lord Jesus, for You
have come to lead the weary into the truth of Your eternal presence. Lead me
according to Your mercy to see more clearly each day the truth of this age. Help
me now and always to live in hope, caring for others as You have cared for me. Guide
me according to the Father’s goodness to live a life of praise and
thanksgiving, preparing to be with You always. Amen.

“Oh let those who fear the Lord say, “His lovingkindness is
everlasting.” From my distress I called upon the Lord; the Lord answered me and
set me in a large place. The Lord is for me; I will not fear; what can man do
to me?” (Psalm 118:4-6)

Fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom. It is not to be afraid, but to know that all things are in
His hands and that it will be as He has determined. Live into the will of the
Lord that You may fear nothing this world throws your way. The Lord’s goodness
is from generation to generation and abides forever. Come to the Lord and know
His mercy and goodness.

Lord, each day has its trials and tribulations. Guide me, O Lord, in the way You would have me go this day that I would understand more fully Your will for my life. Lead me in fear of You to grow in wisdom, being afraid of nothing in this world, for You are with me. Lead me in the way of everlasting life that I would learn to give You praise and thanksgiving in every circumstance. You alone are God and worthy of all praise.

Holy Spirit, minister to my heart that I would live into the image of Christ my Savior. Guide me throughout the day to look to Your guidance that I would make those choices that are pleasing to the Father. Help me to never fear what this world throws my way, but to be bold, knowing that I am now and always in Your caring hands. May I abound in the grace You grant this day as I walk in the faith You have given me. Amen.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is
everlasting. Oh let Israel say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” Oh let the
house of Aaron say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” (Psalm 118:1-3)

The Lord does not do things as
we sinfully want them, but as they need to be. Great love has the Lord such
that He does all that is needed, for He is good and His love is forever. Do not
look to the Lord as One to dispense according to Your desires, but as the
Sovereign who grants according to His perfect will. The Lord is perfect and
good and worthy of all honor and praise.

Lord, teach me to see through the selfishness of my desires to know that
You are always good and that Your will is perfect in love. Lead me through the
circumstances of this age that I would forever hold fast to Your goodness and
mercy. You alone know all that needs to be done to create in eternity the
perfection of heaven. Lead me in faith to trust in Your perfect will.

Lord Jesus, You have taught us
that equality with God is something that can never be grasped. Teach me to
trust in Your leading that I would now and always live into the Father’s will. You
have come that we might learn from You how to live life fully. Teach me, O Lord,
and I will follow where You lead. Guide me today in those lessons I need to
learn as I grow in Your likeness. Amen.

“Praise the Lord, all nations; laud Him, all peoples! For His lovingkindness
is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord!”
(Psalm 117:1-2)

Every nation is blessed by the
Lord. All that is needed has been provided. Yet there are those who take from
those who need. This is the way of this world. But you! What shall you do? Will
you live a life that praises the Lord in all circumstances, or will you curse
Him because of Your circumstances? Learn to praise the Lord no matter the
circumstances, for He is good above all things.

Lord, teach me to understand the circumstances of life. Lead me in the
way You would have me go that I may walk the path You set before me. Help me
through all the difficulties this world will throw my way. Guide me along right
paths for Your sake. In all things, give me eyes to see the goodness that comes
each day knowing that You provide for us all. You are good, Lord, and worthy of
all praise.

Come, Holy Spirit, and guide my heart. Where it is unthankful and
cursing, rebuke it. Where it is weak, strengthen it. Where it mumbles and
grumbles, fill it with songs of praise. In all things, lead me, Holy Spirit, to
see the goodness and mercy which has always been mine because of the amazing
grace of Christ, my Savior. Through whatever may come this day, teach me lift
up my voice in praise and thanksgiving. Amen.