Psalm 49

1 Chapter: Psalm 49

1 Verse: Verse 8. For the redemption of his soul is costly, and he should cease trying forever--

1 Prayer: Father, how often do I try in vain to secure my soul through my own efforts? And yet each time I do, I fail. There is nothing in me that can afford to pay what I owe for my sin -- and not only my sin, but for all the good gifts You give me -- my life, my family, my friends, my faith. These are things I could never purchase through my own power. They all come freely from Your hand. Teach me to stop trying to earn them through my efforts or pay for them through my own ill-conceived penance. You have already paid the full price to redeem my soul because You knew I could not pay it myself. Thank you!

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