READ Psalm 19
The works of God are declared in the heavens, and the words of God lead to
Righteousness.

INSIGHT
A creator is known by his creation; an artist is known by his art; a musician by his music; and a sculptor by his sculpture. God can be known by the universe that He has created. Psalm 19:1 says: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Romans 1:20 says: “since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen.” Judging from nature, God exists and has power, intelligence, and a flair for beauty!

PRAYER
The Lord is greater than our deep longings, and we praise Him that He satisfies our hearts:
Hallelujah!
Praise the name of the Lord.
Give praise, you servants of the Lord
Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;
Sing praise to his name, for it is delightful.
For I know that the Lord is great;
Our Lord is greater than all gods.  
The Lord does whatever he pleases
In heaven and on earth,
In the seas and all the depths.
Blessed be the Lord from Zion;  
He dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
(Psalm 135:1, 3, 5-6, 21).

As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession to the Lord:
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit  
Of righteousness to those who have been trained by it
(Hebrews 12:11).

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High
Dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.  
I will say concerning the Lord,
Who is my refuge and my fortress,
My God in whom I trust (Psalm 91:1-2).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

• An eternal perspective
• Your spiritual goals
• Local prison ministries

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
The God of all grace,
Who called you to his eternal glory in Christ,  
Will himself restore, establish, strengthen,
And support you after you have suffered a little while.    
To him be dominion forever. Amen. (1 Peter 5:10-11)