“No man can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him---the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough---that he should live on forever and not see decay.” Psalm 49:7
“But God will redeem my life from the grave, he will surely take me to himself.” Psalm 49:13
Most Holy God,
Thank you for this reminder that humankind, like the beasts of the field, die taking nothing with them. It is so easy for me to depend upon myself, others, and my riches in this world, rather than You alone as my Redeemer. Forgive me!
Give me a greater understanding of my sins and failures, and your willingness to become vulnerable in Christ, to buy my salvation through suffering death on the cross in my place so that I might be gathered to you, even as the Lord Jesus is with you now. Give me the wisdom and strength to live here and now in humility giving you gratitude for all that I have, and giving you honor in all that I do. Thank you for the wonder promise that you will “gather” me to yourself when I die.
Worthy are You, my God and Redeemer! Amen
Related reading: Praying the Psalms
Praying Psalm 1: The Way of the Righteous
Praying Psalm 2: Kiss the Son
Praying Psalm 3: God is My Shield
Praying Psalm 4: Let Me be Approved of Thee, O God
Praying Psalm 5: Renew a Right Spirit Within Me
Praying Psalm 6: When Weeping Leads to Victory
Praying Psalm 7: The Basis of Boldness
Praying Psalm 8: Worship in Admiration and Humility
Praying Psalm 9: Hope for the Oppressed
Praying Psalm 10: Deliverance from the Wicked
Praying Psalm 11: The Foundation of Life
Praying Psalm 12: Lamenting the Lack of Godliness
Praying Psalm 13: Faith's Triumph
Praying Psalm 14: Remembering We Are Sinners
Praying Psalm 15: Fellowship With God
Praying Psalm 16: God-Pleasing Godliness
Praying Psalm 17: Progression Sanctification
Praying Psalm 18: God's Power to Deliver
Praying Psalm 19: Witness for Worship
Praying Psalm 20: Personal and National Revival
Praying Psalm 21: Worship and Thanksgiving
Praying Psalm 22: The Hope of Christ - The Prophetic Vision
Praying Psalm 23: Daily Living with the Good Shepherd
Praying Psalm 24: Inspired by Creation, We worship the Creator
Praying Psalm 25: Lifting up one’s soul while waiting upon God
Praying Psalm 26: God's affirmation of the Accused
Praying Psalm 27: Waiting on the Lord
Praying Psalm 28: Desperately Seeking the Lord
Praying Psalm 29: God's Glory and Power Seen in Nature
Praying Psalm 30: A Disciple's Heart Desire
Praying Psalm 31: Humbling Waiting on God
Praying Psalm 32: The Beatitude of the Redeemed
Praying Psalm 33: Prayer for National Revival
Praying Psalm 34: God Redeems
Praying Psalm 35: Friends and Foes
Praying Psalm 36: Finding Holiness in God's Presence
Praying Psalm 37: Trust in the Lord
Praying Psalm 38: The Suffering Servant
Praying Psalm 39: The Discouraged Disciple
Praying Psalm 40: The Sustained Servant
Praying Psalm 41: The Sick Servant
Praying Psalm 42: The Dry Disciple
Praying Psalm 43: The Questioning Disciple
Praying Psalm 44: A Dependent Disciple
Praying Psalm 45: A Disciple in Love
Praying Psalm 46: The Disciple's Refuge
Praying Psalm 47: The King's Disciple
Psalm 48: The Disciple's Stronghold
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