Psalm 37:23-31

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,
And He delights in his way.
²⁴ Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the Lord upholds him with His hand.

²⁵ I have been young, and now am old;
Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,
Nor his descendants begging bread.
²⁶ He is ever merciful, and lends;
And his descendants are blessed.

²⁷ Depart from evil, and do good;
And dwell forevermore.
²⁸ For the Lord loves justice,
And does not forsake His saints;
They are preserved forever,
But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.
²⁹ The righteous shall inherit the land,
And dwell in it forever.

³⁰ The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom,
And his tongue talks of justice.
³¹ The law of his God is in his heart;
None of his steps shall slide.

Prayer for yourself and those on your prayer list

• O Lord our God, order our steps, direct our minds and our lives in keeping with your word and your way
• Uphold us in this world of sin
• We know that you will never forsake us
• Stir within our hearts mercy and grace toward others
• Give us the power through your Holy Spirit to depart from evil and do good
• Keep your justice and mercy every before our eyes
• Bless us and our children
• Give us wisdom to direct our lives and influence others in righteousness
• Place your law in our hearts
• Keep our steps along the path that lead us to you
• We thank you for your mercy
• We praise you for your loving kindness toward us
  

Amen