Today's Reading | March 22, 2025
Psalm 116
Introduction Psalm 116: The writer praises God for being delivered from danger and death and vows to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 116:5 The LORD is merciful and good; our God is compassionate. Reading 116 I love the Lord, because he hears me; he listens to my prayers. 2 He listens to me every time I call to him.…
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