Today's Daily Bread

THE LORD’S FAVOR SHIELDS ME

Date : Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Passage : Psalm 5:1~12
Keyverse : 12  
1
[For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David.] Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament.
2
Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
3
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
4
For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
5
The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;
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you destroy those who tell lies.The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest.
7
But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.
8
Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies - make your way straight before me.
9
Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.
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
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
David earnestly sought God’s help in prayer. Though David was a king, he humbly called God his King and sought his power and mercy. David’s early morning prayer time was his secret weapon. Likewise, we can experience a great victory through coming before God our King in earnest prayer early in the morning.

People often seek someone’s favor to receive protection from them, especially when they are faced with adversity. But God is the one whose blessing and favor we should seek through prayer. God sees the righteous and blesses them every time. Prayer: Father, thank you for blessing me and shielding me with your favor. I humbly depend on you as my Mighty King.
One Word: The Lord shields me with his favor