The Daily Prayer: Psalm 58

The Morning Devotional: Psalm 58

Prayer: Our God in heaven, you alone are perfectly just in all that you do. You alone are infinitely wise, knowing the end from the beginning. As such, you always deal justly and righteously with your creatures. You alone discern the thoughts and intentions of men's hearts, and you alone know all things -- those done in the open and in secret. We, too, must be as you are, though we know that our judgments are often flawed because we bring our sin to each issue. As such, we sometimes misuse the power and authority you have given us. Please forgive us. Please cause us to strive to be righteous in our dealings with our fellow man. Please help us to lean on you in those times when we need your guidance to discern right from wrong. Please help us to remember that you, as the Just Judge, will deal righteously with all evil and wickedness in this world. Please help us to remember that you will, on that great day, vindicate your people from all wrong. Through it all, Father, cause us to trust you alone for only you alone judge justly in the affairs of men. We pray these things through the name of your Son and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Scripture Meditation: Psalm 58