Devotional for May 10

Be Joyful

66 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.
3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
8 O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:
9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. Psalm 66:1-10 (KJV)

The Morning Exhortation

Addition and subtraction are both important for the material as well as the spiritual life. Little progress comes from going to the gym to get stronger when you are unwilling to let go of the bad habits outside of the gym that only feed weakness. Moreover, never expect to receive justice from the world, but always be ready to give it. Avoid taking advantage, and accept no embarrassment for shout comings. Take no offense, and depend on God to defend you. Who can live up to such standards apart from Jesus Christ? Depend on the grace of God for both the desire and the ability to do the His will. (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-46, 5:1-11; Luke 6:22-49; Matthew 16:24-25; John 15:5; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 12:1-3, 4:14-16; Romans 6:1-12; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 4:4-7; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 5:6-11)

Today’s Bible Reading

Numbers 19; Psalms 56-57

Isaiah 8-9:7; James 2

The Prayer Appointed for This Week

Almighty Father who gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise for our justification: Give me grace so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that I may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer