Passion for Praise: 'He Heard My Cry for Mercy!'

Thursday, December 11, 2025

I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
— Psalm 116:1

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Psalm 116:1-2
Devo: Today's Verse
"I love the Lord. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live."
He's Listening
Illustration of Psalm 116:1-2
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 116:1-2 -- I love the Lord. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
God Hears My Prayer!
Devo: Spiritual Warfare
"I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Death..."

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 116:1 — I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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