Today's Verse: Psalm 7:9 (KJV)

Sunday, July 9, 2000

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
— Psalm 7:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

In a world of organized crime, gangs, and predators, we have some real work cut out for us if we are going to influence the violent part of contemporary culture to change its ways. Maybe the place to start is down on our knees before the Father, asking him to use us to make a difference in our violent world!

My Prayer...

Loving Lord and Father of all peoples, please forgive us for anything we have done to condone or accept the violence that is entrenched in many parts of our world today. Please bring the evil and hostile trend towards violence to an end. Frustrate and defeat those who use violence. May your people be an example of productive, compassionate, and non-violent living. Please give strength and protection to all who face the threat of violence because of their faith. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 7:9 (KJV) — Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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