Monthly Archives: May 2023

Turned back

Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon.

Yes, his anger rose against Israel, 22for they did not believe God or trust him to care for them.

When God began killing them, they finally sought him. They repented and took God seriously. 35Then they remembered that God was their rock, that God Most High78:35 Hebrew El-Elyon. was their redeemer.

Lord God my Father,

No matter what is happening, Your Glory remains constant. Restore the heart you designed to your people. Cause all to turn to you again. Allow the present darkness to soften the stubborn heart and turn it back, heal our land.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

His Peace

How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 2For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. 3Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.

Lord God my Father,

Keep your Peace in my heart to bring unity to the division that Satan desires for the world. Help me to Love without hesitation and help me to act on your Peace alone. Take care of my enemy so I may keep my focus on you.

In. Jesus name I pray,

Amen

His desires

For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. 12He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.

We escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap. The trap is broken, and we are free! 8Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Lord God my Father,

Your unfailing love for me is my delight, keep me on your path and direct me when I stray. Cause me to only hold your will in my desires.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Obedient always

Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Your enemies cringe before your mighty power. 4Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs.”

May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us.

2May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere. 3May the nations praise you, O God.

Lord God my Father,

You are creator, provider, director, Life. Your Glory is too great to understand. Bless me this day and keep me well, drive me to do your will and not hesitate.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Shaped

His name is the Lord— rejoice in his presence!

O God, you know how foolish I am; my sins cannot be hidden from you.

The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. 33For the Lord hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people.

But as for me, I am poor and needy; please hurry to my aid, O God. You are my helper and my savior; O Lord, do not delay.

Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. 12With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.

Lord God my Father,

You are my joy and peace. I am a fool on my own. Keep me close and allow me to see as you do how I should behave. I need you to shape every thought before I am aware of it. Help me to completely surrender to your desire, the desire you created for me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

My guide

The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. 31They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path.

I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain. 18But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done.

Do not abandon me, O Lord. Do not stand at a distance, my God. 22Come quickly to help me, O Lord my savior.

Lord God my Father,

Surround me with Godly people, help me to grow as a powerful part of your plan. In my times of struggle, keep me close and save me from wicked thoughts. Be my guide and provider.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Close

The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. 5For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. 6Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me.

Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe. 3You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger. 4Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone. 5I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.

Love the Lord, all you godly ones! For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. 24So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!

Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close and protect me from evil. With you, I am strong, on my own I am broken. Your delight is my desire and strength. I turned away from you and you forgave me. Thank you for being with me forever.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Secure

O Lord, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!

All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy. 27The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him. 28For royal power belongs to the Lord. He rules all the nations.

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the Lord.

Lord God my Father,

You are my strength and delight; you are everything good in me. Protect me from falling into sin and when I do, restore me to my proper place. Keep me secure in your way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?

Cleanse me from these hidden faults.

13Keep your servant from deliberate sins!

Don’t let them control me.

Then I will be free of guilt

and innocent of great sin.

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart so I can see the desires within and shape me away from my sin nature. I want to only delight in you as you desire to delight in me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen