But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.

But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.

I warned you when you felt secure, but you said, ‘I will not listen!’ This has been your way from your youth; you have not obeyed me.

Lord God my Father,

You are in my heart, keep my thoughts from turning to my mind so I may be led by you. Fight the battles in my spirit and free me to walk this day with you as my only guide. I am not on firm ground without you.

in Jesus name I pray,

Amen