Today's prayer: But you, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me

Psalm 22

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Psalm 22 For the director of music. To [the tune of] "The Doe of the Morning." A psalm of David.

1

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?

2

O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am not silent.

3

Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel. ^[1]

4

In you our fathers put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them.

5

They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed.

6

But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.

7

All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads:

8

"He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him."

9

Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother's breast.

10

From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother's womb you have been my God.

11

Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.

12

Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me.

13

Roaring lions tearing their prey open their mouths wide against me.

14

I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me.

15

My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me ^[2] in the dust of death.

16

Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced ^[3] my hands and my feet.

17

I can count all my bones; people stare and gloat over me.

18

They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

19

But you, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me.

20

Deliver my life from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs.

21

Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save ^[4] me from the horns of the wild oxen.

22

I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you.

23

You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!

24

For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.

25

From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you ^[5] will I fulfill my vows.

26

The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever!

27

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him,

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for dominion belongs to the LORD and he rules over the nations.

29

All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him-- those who cannot keep themselves alive.

30

Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord.

31

They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn-- for he has done it.

Today's bible teaching: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers

Psalm 1

1

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.

2

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

3

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

4

Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.

5

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

6

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Today's praises: Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy

Psalm 47

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Psalm 47 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.

2

How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

3

He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet.

4

He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah

5

God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.

6

Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.

7

For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm ^[1] of praise.

8

God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.

9

The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings ^[2] of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.

Today's prayer: Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief

 Psalm 31

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Psalm 31 For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1

In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

2

Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.

3

Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

4

Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.

5

Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.

6

I hate those who cling to worthless idols; I trust in the LORD.

7

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.

8

You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.

9

Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief.

10

My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, ^[1] and my bones grow weak.

11

Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors; I am a dread to my friends-- those who see me on the street flee from me.

12

I am forgotten by them as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery.

13

For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side; they conspire against me and plot to take my life.

14

But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."

15

My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

16

Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.

17

Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and lie silent in the grave. ^[2]

18

Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.

19

How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.

20

In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.

21

Praise be to the LORD, for he showed his wonderful love to me when I was in a besieged city.

22

In my alarm I said, "I am cut off from your sight!" Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help.

23

Love the LORD, all his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full.

24

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

Today's bible teaching: The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life

Psalm 121

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Psalm 121 A song of ascents.

1

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from?

2

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

3

He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;

4

indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

5

The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6

the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

7

The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;

8

the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Today's bible teaching: When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

Psalm 53

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Psalm 53 For the director of music. According to mahalath. ^[1] A maskil ^[2] of David.

1

The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.

2

God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.

3

Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

4

Will the evildoers never learn-- those who devour my people as men eat bread and who do not call on God?

5

There they were, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to dread. God scattered the bones of those who attacked you; you put them to shame, for God despised them.

6

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

Today's bible teaching: Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture

Psalm  37

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Psalm 37 Of David. ^[1]

1

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;

2

for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

3

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

4

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:

6

He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.

7

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

8

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil.

9

For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

10

A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.

11

But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace.

12

The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them;

13

but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.

14

The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.

15

But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.

16

Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked;

17

for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

18

The days of the blameless are known to the LORD, and their inheritance will endure forever.

19

In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

20

But the wicked will perish: The LORD's enemies will be like the beauty of the fields, they will vanish--vanish like smoke.

21

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;

22

those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be cut off.

23

If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;

24

though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

25

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.

26

They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed.

27

Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.

28

For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;

29

the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

30

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just.

31

The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

32

The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, seeking their very lives;

33

but the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned when brought to trial.

34

Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.

35

I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a green tree in its native soil,

36

but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.

37

Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future ^[2] for the man of peace.

38

But all sinners will be destroyed; the future ^[3] of the wicked will be cut off.

39

The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

40

The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

Today's bible teaching: Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty-- he is the King of glory

Psalm 24

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Psalm 24 Of David. A psalm.

1

The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

2

for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

3

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?

4

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. ^[1]

5

He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.

6

Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. ^[2] Selah

7

Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

8

Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9

Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

10

Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty-- he is the King of glory. Selah

Today's prayer: O LORD, you have seen this; be not silent. Do not be far from me, O Lord

Psalm 35

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Psalm 35 Of David.

1

Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.

2

Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.

3

Brandish spear and javelin ^[1] against those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."

4

May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.

5

May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away;

6

may their path be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.

7

Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me,

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may ruin overtake them by surprise-- may the net they hid entangle them, may they fall into the pit, to their ruin.

9

Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation.

10

My whole being will exclaim, "Who is like you, O LORD? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them."

11

Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about.

12

They repay me evil for good and leave my soul forlorn.

13

Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered,

14

I went about mourning as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief as though weeping for my mother.

15

But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; attackers gathered against me when I was unaware. They slandered me without ceasing.

16

Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked ^[2] ; they gnashed their teeth at me.

17

O Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my life from their ravages, my precious life from these lions.

18

I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.

19

Let not those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; let not those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye.

20

They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land.

21

They gape at me and say, "Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we have seen it."

22

O LORD, you have seen this; be not silent. Do not be far from me, O Lord.

23

Awake, and rise to my defense! Contend for me, my God and Lord.

24

Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God; do not let them gloat over me.

25

Do not let them think, "Aha, just what we wanted!" or say, "We have swallowed him up."

26

May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace.

27

May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant."

28

My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long.

Today's prayer: For the sake of your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, though it is great

 Psalm 25

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Psalm 25 Of David. 

1

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;

2

in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.

3

No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.

4

Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;

5

guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

6

Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.

7

Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD.

8

Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.

9

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

10

All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.

11

For the sake of your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.

12

Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.

13

He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.

14

The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

15

My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare.

16

Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

17

The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.

18

Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.

19

See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me!

20

Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

21

May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you.

22

Redeem Israel, O God, from all their troubles!

Today's prayer: Away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard my weeping

Psalm 6

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Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. ^[1] A psalm of David.

1

O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.

2

Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony.

3

My soul is in anguish. How long, O LORD, how long?

4

Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

5

No one remembers you when he is dead. Who praises you from the grave ^[2] ?

6

I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.

7

My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes.

8

Away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard my weeping.

9

The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.

10

All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.

Today's bible teaching: The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life

Psalm 121

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Psalm 121 A song of ascents.

1

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from?

2

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

3

He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;

4

indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

5

The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6

the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

7

The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;

8

the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Final Year Student Of Rivers State University Shot Dead By A Rival Cult Member(Photos)

A Final year student of the faculty of management at the Rivers State University was shot dead today at the Management faculty building.He was allegedly shot by a third year student of the same University.

Information has it that it was a clash between rival cult groups. 

Our  correspondent who was at the school reports that the victim was shot by a third year student of the same faculty in a canteen located at the 3rd floor of the management faculty 

The police has however apprehended the culprit and the remains of the victim deposited in the mortuary.

Today's bible teaching: In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs

Psalm 75

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Psalm 75 For the director of music. [To the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.

2

You say, "I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly.

3

When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm. Selah

4

To the arrogant I say, `Boast no more,' and to the wicked, `Do not lift up your horns.

5

Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak with outstretched neck.'"

6

No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man.

7

But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.

8

In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs.

9

As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.

10

I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.

Today's bible teaching: Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.

Psalm 50

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Psalm 50 A psalm of Asaph.

1

The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets.

2

From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

3

Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages.

4

He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that he may judge his people:

5

"Gather to me my consecrated ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice."

6

And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah

7

"Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God.

8

I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.

9

I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens,

10

for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

11

I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.

12

If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.

13

Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?

14

Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,

15

and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

16

But to the wicked, God says: "What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?

17

You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you.

18

When you see a thief, you join with him; you throw in your lot with adulterers.

19

You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.

20

You speak continually against your brother and slander your own mother's son.

21

These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether ^[1] like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face.

22

"Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with none to rescue:

23

He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him ^[2] the salvation of God."

Today's bible teaching: They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth

Psalm 63

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Psalm 63 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.

1

O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

2

I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.

3

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.

4

I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.

5

My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

6

On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.

7

Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

8

My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.

9

They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth.

10

They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals.

11

But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God's name will praise him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.

Today's prayer: Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death

Psalm 13

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Psalm 13 For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1

How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

2

How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?

3

Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death;

4

my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," and my foes will rejoice when I fall.

5

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

6

I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.

Today's prayer: Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.

Psalm 56

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Psalm 56 For the director of music. To [the tune of] "A Dove on Distant Oaks." Of David. A miktam. ^[1] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

1

Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.

2

My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.

3

When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

4

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

5

All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.

6

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.

7

On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.

8

Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll ^[2] -- are they not in your record?

9

Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.

10

In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise--

11

in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

12

I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.

13

For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. 

Army rescue one of the abducted Chibok girls, hands her over to Borno Governor Zulum(Photos)

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday in Gwoza, received another Chibok Girl who was rescued by the 26 Task Force Brigade, Gwoza. 

The schoolgirl, Hassana Adamu, alongside her two children, was handed over to Governor Zulum by the Commander, 26 Taskforce Brigade, Brigadier General DR Dantani. 

Zulum was in Gwoza from there he moved to Bama, undertaking humanitarian activities. He had just returned from northern Borno where he spent five days for humanitarian interventions. 

Hassana was one of over 200 schoolgirls abducted at a Government Secondary School in Chibok on April 14, 2014, by Boko Haram insurgents. 

It can be recalled that Ruth Ngladar Pogu and a man said to be her husband had presented themselves to the Nigerian Army on July 28, 2021, at a location in Bama.

Today's bible teaching: Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to God while He may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.

Psalm 32

1

Psalm 32 Of David. A maskil. ^[1]

1

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

2

Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.

3

When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.

4

For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah

5

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"-- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

6

Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.

7

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

9

Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.

10

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.

11

Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Today's praises: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth

Psalm 57

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Psalm 57 For the director of music. [To the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. ^[1] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

1

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

2

I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills [his purpose] for me.

3

He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.

4

I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

5

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

6

They spread a net for my feet-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah

7

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

8

Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

9

I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

10

For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

11

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth

Today's bible teaching: My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121

1

Psalm 121 A song of ascents.

1

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from?

2

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

3

He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;

4

indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

5

The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6

the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

7

The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;

8

the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Today's bible teaching: Those who look to God are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame

Psalm 34

1

Psalm 34 Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left. ^[1]

1

I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

2

My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

3

Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

4

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

5

Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

6

This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.

7

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

8

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

9

Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing.

10

The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

11

Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

12

Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days,

13

keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.

14

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

15

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry;

16

the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.

17

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

18

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

19

A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;

20

he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.

21

Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned.

22

The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.

Today's prayer: May my vindication come from you God; may your eyes see what is right.

Psalm 17

1

Psalm 17 A prayer of David.

1

Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer-- it does not rise from deceitful lips.

2

May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.

3

Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.

4

As for the deeds of men-- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

5

My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped.

6

I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.

7

Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.

8

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings

9

from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.

10

They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance.

11

They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.

12

They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover.

13

Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.

14

O LORD, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish; their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.

15

And I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

Today's bible teaching: Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him!

Psalm 64

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Psalm 64 For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1

Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.

2

Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from that noisy crowd of evildoers.

3

They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows.

4

They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear.

5

They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, "Who will see them ^[1] ?"

6

They plot injustice and say, "We have devised a perfect plan!" Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning.

7

But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down.

8

He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

9

All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.

10

Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him!

Today's bible teaching: God will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn

Psalm 64

1

Psalm 64 For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1

Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.

2

Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from that noisy crowd of evildoers.

3

They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows.

4

They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear.

5

They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, "Who will see them ^[1] ?"

6

They plot injustice and say, "We have devised a perfect plan!" Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning.

7

But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down.

8

He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

9

All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.

10

Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him!

OSINBAJO, JONATHAN,AKEREDOLU, FAYEMI, PATIENCE HONOUR OTUNBA GBENGA DANIEL AT DAUGHTER’S WEDDING(PHOTOS)

Dignitaries from all walks of life took their turn to indentify with the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel at the Holy Matrimony of his daughter, Kehinde Abioye Daniel and her heartthrob, Adebola Tokunbo Williams.

The ceremony held at the Federal  Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos had in attendance the Vice President,  Professor Yemi Osinbajo;  former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan with his wife, Patience ; Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN and  Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. 

In his homily, the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu counselled the newly wedded to obey God and make their union successful.

Other dignitaries at the Church Service include, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Hon Minister of State for Health, Sen.Olorunimbe and several others

Today's prayer: Awake, O Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever

Psalm 44

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Psalm 44 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. ^[1]

1

We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.

2

With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our fathers; you crushed the peoples and made our fathers flourish.

3

It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.

4

You are my King and my God, who decrees ^[2] victories for Jacob.

5

Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample our foes.

6

I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory;

7

but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame.

8

In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever. Selah

9

But now you have rejected and humbled us; you no longer go out with our armies.

10

You made us retreat before the enemy, and our adversaries have plundered us.

11

You gave us up to be devoured like sheep and have scattered us among the nations.

12

You sold your people for a pittance, gaining nothing from their sale.

13

You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, the scorn and derision of those around us.

14

You have made us a byword among the nations; the peoples shake their heads at us.

15

My disgrace is before me all day long, and my face is covered with shame

16

at the taunts of those who reproach and revile me, because of the enemy, who is bent on revenge.

17

All this happened to us, though we had not forgotten you or been false to your covenant.

18

Our hearts had not turned back; our feet had not strayed from your path.

19

But you crushed us and made us a haunt for jackals and covered us over with deep darkness.

20

If we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god,

21

would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart?

22

Yet for your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.

23

Awake, O Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever.

24

Why do you hide your face and forget our misery and oppression?

25

We are brought down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground.

26

Rise up and help us; redeem us because of your unfailing love.

Today's bible teaching: The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life

Psalm 121

1

Psalm 121 A song of ascents.

1

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from?

2

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

3

He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber;

4

indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

5

The LORD watches over you-- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

6

the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

7

The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;

8

the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Today's prayer: But let all who take refuge in God be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Psalm 5

1

Psalm 5 For the director of music. For flutes. A psalm of David.

1

Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing.

2

Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

3

In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

4

You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell.

5

The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.

6

You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the LORD abhors.

7

But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple.

8

Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies-- make straight your way before me.

9

Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with destruction. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit.

10

Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

11

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

12

For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Today's bible teaching: Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High

Psalm 50

1

Psalm 50 A psalm of Asaph.

1

The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets.

2

From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

3

Our God comes and will not be silent; a fire devours before him, and around him a tempest rages.

4

He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that he may judge his people:

5

"Gather to me my consecrated ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice."

6

And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah

7

"Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God.

8

I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.

9

I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens,

10

for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

11

I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.

12

If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.

13

Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?

14

Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High,

15

and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

16

But to the wicked, God says: "What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?

17

You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you.

18

When you see a thief, you join with him; you throw in your lot with adulterers.

19

You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit.

20

You speak continually against your brother and slander your own mother's son.

21

These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether ^[1] like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face.

22

"Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with none to rescue:

23

He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him ^[2] the salvation of God."

Today's bible teaching: Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling

Psalm 2

1

Psalm 2

1

Why do the nations conspire ^[1] and the peoples plot in vain?

2

The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. ^[2]

3

"Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."

4

The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

5

Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

6

"I have installed my King ^[3] on Zion, my holy hill."

7

I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son ^[4] ; today I have become your Father. ^[5]

8

Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

9

You will rule them with an iron scepter ^[6] ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."

10

Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11

Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Today's bible teaching: In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 56

1

Psalm 56 For the director of music. To [the tune of] "A Dove on Distant Oaks." Of David. A miktam. ^[1] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

1

Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.

2

My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.

3

When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

4

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

5

All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.

6

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.

7

On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.

8

Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll ^[2] -- are they not in your record?

9

Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.

10

In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise--

11

in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

12

I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.

13

For you have delivered me ^[3] from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life

Today's bible teaching: In peace I will lie down and fall asleep, for you alone, LORD, make me secure.

Psalm 4
For the leader;* with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

I

2Answer me when I call, my saving God.

When troubles hem me in, set me free;

take pity on me, hear my prayer.a

II

3How long, O people, will you be hard of heart?

Why do you love what is worthless, chase after lies?*b

Selah

4Know that the LORD works wonders for his faithful one;

the LORD hears when I call out to him.

5Tremble* and sin no more;

weep bitterly* within your hearts,

wail upon your beds,c

6Offer fitting sacrifices

and trust in the LORD.d

III

7Many say, “May we see better times!

LORD, show us the light of your face!”e

Selah

8But you have given my heart more joy

than they have when grain and wine abound.

9f*In peace I will lie down and fall asleep,

for you alone, LORD, make me secure.