Day 1: The Cry

Reading:Psalm 40:1-3

I waited patiently for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay,
And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear
And will trust in the Lord.

Reflection:

David waited patiently, calling out to God.

God did the following for David:

• Turned to David
• Heard David’s cry
• Lifted David out of the pit of destruction and of the miry clay
• Set David’s feet on the rock that he may stand firm

David’s response to God:

•  God put a new song on his mouth, a hymn of praise to God
•  David proclaimed – many will see and fear and put their trust in the…