Devotionals for June 22, 2022
READ
Psalm 73:12-16
A psalm of Asaph
12 Look at these wicked people—
enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.
13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing?
Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?
14 I get nothing but trouble all day long;
every morning brings me pain.
15 If I had really spoken this way to others,
I would have been a traitor to your people.
16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper.
But what a difficult task it is!
A psalm of Asaph
12 Look at these wicked people—
enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.
13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing?
Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?
14 I get nothing but trouble all day long;
every morning brings me pain.
15 If I had really spoken this way to others,
I would have been a traitor to your people.
16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper.
But what a difficult task it is!
REFLECT
When we think of confession, we think of confessing our sins. Confession is more than that, it is owning our real feelings and giving voice to those feelings when we talk to God. God knows we are capable of anger, fear, jealous, and pride. Why would He want us to hide those emotions from Him. For it is God’s Grace that turns our hearts to compassion and mercy. We need him to transform us.
APPLY
Q: Why is Asaph angry?
Q: Are you bringing your honest feeling to God when you pray? Are you giving enough time to your prayers?
Q: In verse 16, Asaph states that it is a difficult task to understand why the wicked prosper. Why is it difficult.
Q: Are you bringing your honest feeling to God when you pray? Are you giving enough time to your prayers?
Q: In verse 16, Asaph states that it is a difficult task to understand why the wicked prosper. Why is it difficult.
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
You never fail to bless me with provision, Lord. You are always faithful to me. How great you are, God! Even when I am sinful, you bless and keep me. Father God, you are my shelter at all times! How great is your love for me, How great is my love for you!
You never fail to bless me with provision, Lord. You are always faithful to me. How great you are, God! Even when I am sinful, you bless and keep me. Father God, you are my shelter at all times! How great is your love for me, How great is my love for you!