Today's Reading | March 20, 2025
Psalm 102
Introduction Psalm 102: Today’s reading is in the form of an individual lament. It presents the writer as one stricken with a life-threatening illness or experiencing deep sadness. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s unchanging love. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 102:1 Listen to my prayer, O LORD, and hear my cry for help! Reading 102 Listen to my prayer,…
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