Daily DEVOTIONAL

Psalm 86: Incline Your Ear

April 16, 2026

Judges 9, Psalm 86, Mark 6:30-44, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Psalm 86: A prayer for help—“Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy” (86:1). Perhaps you feel like that this morning. You are in need. Listen to this psalm and let its word encourage you to pray to God for help. First, remember…

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