How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands.2Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.

I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.2Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!

I believed in you, so I said, “I am deeply troubled, Lord.”11In my anxiety I cried out to you, “These people are all liars!”

In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.6The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?7Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me.8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.

Lord God my Father,

Fill me with your Truth and Joy, allow me to know you. You hear me when I cry and when I laugh, you join me. Give me strength to keep my gaze on you and not on this world, protect me from the evil desires. My freedom and peace is in you and you have overcome this place.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen