Today's Verse: Psalm 31:16 (KJV)

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
— Psalm 31:16 (KJV)
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Can your faith remain strong during trying times? I hope mine can! This is a Psalm written during trying times. However, no matter how difficult the situation seemed, the Psalmist still knew who God is and believed what God can do when he decides to do it. Even in trial, the psalmist doesn't lose sight of the blessings that come from the Lord being present. So, he says that the Lord's presence and love will be with him and save him. Let's choose to pray that same prayer:
Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your unfailing love.

My Prayer...

Father, please make your presence known in my life. I am confident you are there; I just need to experience your presence in a tangible way and receive your salvation in all of its fullness, with confidence. So in Jesus' name, I expectantly pray that you will grant the prayer of the psalmist, which is also my prayer, today. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

1 Related Resource by Heartlight

The Face of God
Illustration of Psalm 31:16
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 31:16 -- Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 31:16 (KJV) — Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, August 16, 2025

A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Helping Churches on the Brink'
"Dear Beloved, On Paul's last visit with the Ephesian elders, he warned them:Here are my instructions: diligently guard yourselves, and diligently..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Persecutor of the Way' (Acts 22:4-5)
"[Paul continued the defense of his ministry before the hostile mob in Jerusalem, saying:] "And I persecuted the followers of the Way, hounding some....."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'You've Done It All!' (Ps. 71:17-19)
"You got me when I was an unformed youth, God, and taught me everything I know. Now I'm telling the world your wonders; I'll keep at it until I'm old....."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Hebrews 13:3
"Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."

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.

More Today's Verse