Today's Reading | February 27, 2025
Psalm 138
Introduction Psalm 138: This psalm is a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s love and care, and the writer expresses trust in God’s promises. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 138:1a I thank you, LORD, with all my heart. Reading 138 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods. 2 I face your holy Temple, bow down, and…
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