Day 250 · September 7

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: SONG 5:1-8:14
• New Testament: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15
• Psalm: PSALM 51:1-19
• Proverb: PROVERBS 22:24-25

Old Testament

Love is precious and worth pursuing with patience and faithfulness. The poem celebrates delight without treating love casually.

New Testament

Paul teaches cheerful generosity. God supplies what His people need so that grace can overflow into thanksgiving and good works.

Psalm

David's confession after sin is one of Scripture's clearest prayers for mercy, cleansing, and a renewed heart.

Proverb

Close friendship with uncontrolled anger can teach us destructive ways.

Discover

Psalm 51 brings us to the heart of the gospel: we need more than improved behavior; we need cleansing and a new heart. Jesus provides the forgiveness David longed for.

Reflect

Where do I need to stop defending myself and simply confess my sin to God?

Fellowship

How can forgiven people become generous people?

Prayer

Create in me a clean heart, Lord, and let Your grace overflow through my life. Amen.

Live

Confess plainly, receive Christ's mercy, and extend grace to someone else.