Today's Reading | May 5, 2024
Psalm 86
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 5 Introduction Psalm 86: Today’s psalm is an individual lament expressing a plea for God’s help. It includes a hymn of praise (verses 8–13) and concludes with an affirmation of God’s love and faithfulness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 86:15 But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and…
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