“That men may tell of the name of the Lord in Zion and His praise in Jerusalem, when the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.” (Psalm 102:21-22)

What is our purpose? Why did the Lord create us? We are to love the Lord and our neighbor – serving the Lord and serving one another knowing that He also has been serving us. It is not about self alone, but also the community in which you find yourself. The community begins with the Lord. Be gathered together and live in the realm of Zion. Know the Lord and know yourself.

Lord, this world is very isolating. There are people all around, yet I see that many, including myself, are often very isolated and alone. Help me, O Lord, to see that in You alone is the hope of life, for You created it. Guide me into the life which You have given by grace that I may live into the eternal life that You have promised. May I always serve You and my neighbor according to Your purpose.

Come, Holy Spirit, and guide me in the goodness of the life of one who dwells in Zion. Let Your name be on my lips and Your presence evident to those around me. May I do the bidding of the Father and learn to delight in the life into which I have been called. Grant that I be bold in faith and firm in conviction, gracious in action and loving to all who are around me, according to Your will . Amen.

“For He looked down from His holy height; from heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to set free those who were doomed to death,” (Psalm 102:19-20)

All have sinned and the wages of sin is death. We are born into a prison camp with a death sentence upon us. The Lord has come in His mercy to give grace that all who turn to Him would have the sentence commuted that they would join with the Lord in eternity. The doom has been removed, though we remain still in the camp filled with those under the death sentence.

Lord, help me to see through the nonsense of this world to live into the purpose for which You have created me. Guide me according to Your goodness to live into my call. You have given me grace upon grace that I may know that You are God and there is no other. Lead me into a life of praise and thanks in which I may do what is pleasing in Your sight. Place praise upon my lips and love in my heart.

Lord Jesus, by Your example and through Your grace, help me now and always to see You first each and every day. Guide me into the life to which I have been called and teach me every step of the way. May my heart be pliable to You and my attitude receptive to all that You teach. Lead me today to grow in becoming a child of the Heavenly Father to His praise forever. Amen

“He has regarded the prayer of the destitute and has not despised their prayer. This will be written for the generation to come, that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord.” (Psalm 102:17-18)

A people yet created will praise the Lord. There are amongst all of those in the world, from every tribe and tongue, those who praise the Lord. God’s Word has gone out and not come back void. Be amongst those from all around the globe who lift up their voices knowing that He hears and answers. Give your response by praising the One who has made you and holds you in His hands.

Lord, amidst the cacophony of this world, Your voice rings true. Let me hear Your Word above all the noise of this world that I may sing your praises with my life. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of eternal life that by grace I may move forward according to Your good and gracious plan. Help me now and always to see Your goodness and mercy and know that I am always in Your hands.

Lord Jesus, You came to pave the way for a people not yet born to walk in the way You have established so as to be amongst those who will be in Zion. Lead me into Your congregation that I would now and always praise You above all the gods of this world and be transformed into Your perfect image. Help me this day by reminding me that all of my prayers are heard and answered. Amen.

“So the nations will fear the name of the Lord and all the kings of the earth Your glory. For the Lord has built up Zion; He has appeared in His glory.” (Psalm 102:15-16)

The nations do fear the Lord. In those places where the faithful are attacked for clinging to what the Lord has taught, do not take it personally, but do see how much the Lord is reviled. Rebellion has increased and there are many who do not want to be reminded that God is Lord of all. But He has been made known to you and calls for you to walk in His goodness and mercy all the days of this life.

Lord, I often take things personally and do not see that You are not only always present, but also still Sovereign over all that You have made. Of course those who hate You rebel and want no reminder of You before them. Help me to see more clearly the battle of this age and to walk in Your presence humbly as one of Your redeemed. May the reflection of Your glory shine through me always.

Holy Spirit, I sometimes want to navigate through what is happening around me. Instead, help me to trust in Your leading that I would humbly submit as You direct and not worry about the outcomes. Guide me in the grace given that I may this day walk as You direct and do those things which are pleasing to You always. May I be found reflecting the glory of the Father this day. Amen.

“You will arise and have compassion on Zion; for it is time to be gracious to her, for the appointed time has come. Surely Your servants find pleasure in her stones and feel pity for her dust.” (Psalm 102:13-14)

Whenever you see the word “Zion,” think of those who walk in the way of the Lord. Focus upon your walk and do not worry so much about the others, who is and who isn’t walking with the Lord. The Lord has promised to work all things together for those who love the Lord, for Zion. God’s goodness and grace is given to those who are walking with Him, yet there will be troubles in this age for all.

Lord, I often become so conditional in my desire to have things go the way I think they should go. Help me, I pray, to see in You the hope of eternity. Often, in spite of the difficulty of this age, I forget that You are working all things together for good. Help me, I pray, to see in You the eternal hope of glory and know that in You is life and liberty and direction. You have already provided all that is needed.

Lord Jesus, You have come that Zion may have grace. Guide me through the grace You give that I may walk humbly with You through all things. Lead me to not be anxious, but instead to be bold in faith, humble in attitude and willing to do all that You give me to do. Lead me, O Lord, in the way I should go that I may now and always walk with You into eternity. Amen.

“My days are like a lengthened shadow, and I wither away like grass. But You, O Lord, abide forever, and Your name to all generations.” (Psalm 102:11-12)

The time in this age is short. If one thinks of eternity, the time is but a moment, the exhaust of a breath. Why do you strive for what is temporary? Why do you worry about things that are momentary? Come into the eternal presence of the One who made you and walk humbly before your God. Know that He knows all whom He has made and has called all to walk in His presence.

Lord, teach me the way of eternal life. I have the moments of time in this age with all of its difficulties, but You have promised that they have purpose. Lead me to walk the way You know I need to walk that I may now and always live into the life to which You are calling me. Guide me each day, for each day has enough challenges of its own. May I walk humbly before You always.

Holy Spirit, transform my heart that I would live into the life to which I have been called. Guide me, O Lord, that I may now and always live the life You have created for me to live. You know what is needed in every moment. Help me to listen to You and not be distracted by the noise and nonsense of this world. Lead me by Your grace in this age to become perfect in the next. Amen.

“For I have eaten ashes like bread and mingled my drink with weeping because of Your indignation and Your wrath, for You have lifted me up and cast me away.” (Psalm 102:9-10)

The Lord cannot tolerate sin, yet sin is all around in this age. Sin is sloppy and it does much damage to those who are around the sinner. Do see more clearly, how difficult the sin issue is before railing against the Lord. All have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, yet God has provided forgiveness for the repentant sinner. Come into His mercy and do not blame Him for what others do.

Lord, I know some of my own sin, but often look at others and rail against them. Help me to simply live in the grace You have given me that I may walk humbly in Your presence. Lead me, O Lord, in the way You alone know I need to go. You know the plans You have and they are eternal, but I am currently temporal. Guide me in the way of life and true liberty.

Lord Jesus, without You all would be lost and salvation would be impossible. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of living that leads to eternal life. Help me now and always to see in You the way out of the mess of sin. It will not be fully done in this age, so help me to recognize the need to prepare. May I now and always look to You for the strength I need to move through each day. Amen.

“I lie awake, I have become like a lonely bird on a housetop. My enemies have reproached me all day long; those who deride me have used my name as a curse.” (Psalm 102:7-8)

Lord, lift up my eyes to see from where my help comes. Remind me of the goodness of Your Word that I may be comforted by the truth in a world filled with lies. Lead me, O Lord, by Your Word that I may now and always see the truth of Your presence and purpose. Help me to abide in You as You abide in me that I would walk humbly, knowing that You are always with me.

Comfort me, Holy Spirit, in times of distress. When all is well, remind me then also that You are with me. At all times may I quickly remember the truth that I am in Your protective arms. Guide me in the way I should go that even when I am feeling what is contrary to what You have spoken, I may know in my heart that I am Yours and You are mine. Lead me in Your love, O Lord.

Lord Jesus, You know betrayal and the truth of this world ignoring You. In those times which we all experience while walking in this wicked age, guide me in the truth You have revealed through grace that I would not be despondent. Lift me up to see more clearly through cloudy times the clearness of the light You have revealed for all to see that You are with us always to the end of the age. Amen.

“Because of the loudness of my groaning my bones cling to my flesh. I resemble a pelican of the wilderness; I have become like an owl of the waste places.” (Psalm 102:5-6)

There are times when one feels all alone. You are never alone, but sometimes you feel that way, even if in the midst of a crowd. The Lord is always with you. He watches over your going out and your coming in. Be comforted by the truth of His constant presence. Know that He who created you has said that you are of great worth. Be in His presence and know His goodness.

Lord, in those times where I feel what is not true, comfort me with Your Spirit that I may be guided into the loving relationship that You have made possible by grace. Guide me according to Your goodness to live into the life to which You have called me. Guide me now and always to live according to the truth of Your Word that I may, even in times where I feel alone, grow into the likeness of Christ.

Lord Jesus, there are many times where you went into the wilderness to “be alone,” yet, with the Father and the Holy Spirit You are never alone. Teach me to be like You that when I am overwhelmed with this world’s chaos I may never mistake the abandonment I feel in this world with the truth that I am never alone. Guide me to persevere in the truth of Your presence. Amen.

“For my days have been consumed in smoke, and my bones have been scorched like a hearth. My heart has been smitten like grass and has withered away, indeed, I forget to eat my bread.” (Psalm 102:3-4)

Sometimes life is very difficult. Things come around you and seem to be smothering you. Have you ever reflected on the promise of the Lord that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord? Have you walked with that promise as the call on your life? It changes things; for then you see that the Lord will grow you through everything you experience.

Lord, help me to see more clearly the ways in which You have led me through the difficult times in my life. Guide me into wisdom that I may see that You are always at work and growing in me the image of Christ. Help me to walk, if even slowly, through those difficult valleys with hope, knowing that You are always with me and You are always at work in my life for blessings.

Holy Spirit, minister to my heart that I may have perseverance. Guide me through the valleys through which I must walk. Lift my eyes up to see from whence comes my help. Let me not look down into despair, but up to the eternal hope which has already been granted by grace through the work of Jesus. May I listen to You as You direct me this day, and walk humbly in the Father’s presence. Amen.