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Psalm 27 Prayer: Be My Guiding Light In Life’s Shadows

Published on March 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

In the quiet of this moment, I lift my heart to You. You are my light and my salvation, the stronghold of my life, and I seek refuge in Your embrace. In a world filled with shadows, Your light guides my steps. When fear tries to grip my heart, Your love casts it away. I am comforted by the thought of dwelling in Your house all the days of my life, gazing upon Your beauty and seeking You in Your temple.

Lord, hear my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. My heart whispers of Your pursuit: “Seek His face.” Your presence, Lord, I seek. Do not hide Your face from me, do not turn Your servant away in anger. You have been my helper; do not reject me or forsake me, God my Saviour.

Even if my father and mother abandon me, I trust that You will hold me close. Teach me Your way, Lord; lead me on a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

In Your light, I see the shadows in my own heart. I confess the times I’ve turned away from Your love, choosing fear over faith. Forgive me, Lord, and guide me back to Your path of righteousness.

In my own struggles, I ask for Your strength. Help me to trust in Your timing and Your plan, to be patient in the waiting and strong in the face of uncertainty. Equip me, Lord, to be a beacon of Your love and peace to those around me.

I pray for those who are lost, those who walk in darkness without the light of Your love. Use me, Lord, to reach out to them, to show them Your compassion and grace. May my life reflect Your love and bring others into Your light.

And in all things, I give thanks. Thank you for Your unending love, for the peace that surpasses all understanding, and for the hope that is found in You. You are my light and my salvation, and in You, I find everything I need.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to be more thought-for-thought, try Psalm 27 in the New International Version.
For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 27 in the Contemporary English Version.

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Psalm 139 Prayer: In Your Light

Published on February 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

In the vastness of Your creation, we stand in awe of Your knowledge and presence. You have searched us, Lord, and You know us. You understand our thoughts from afar, intricately weaving us in our mother’s womb.

Before a word is on our tongue, You know it completely, O Lord. Such knowledge is too wonderful for us, too lofty for us to attain. Where can we go from Your Spirit? Where can we flee from Your presence? If we rise on the wings of the dawn or settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide us, Your right hand will hold us fast.

You created our inmost being; You knit us together. We praise You because we are fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, we know that full well. Even the darkness will not be dark to You; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to You.

Lead us in the way everlasting, O Lord. In Your love and wisdom, guide our paths. Help us to always remember that we are never hidden from Your sight, and in Your light, we find our true selves.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to be more thought-for-thought, try Psalm 139 in the New International Version.
For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 139 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 91 Prayer: Prayer For Protection And Peace

Published on January 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Dear Lord,

In the stillness of our hearts, we come before You, seeking the comfort of Your presence. You are our refuge, our fortress, in You we find trust and peace. As we walk through the shadows of life, we cling to Your promise of protection and safety. Your faithfulness, like a shield, guards our hearts and minds.

In the quiet of the night, when fears try to steal our peace, remind us that we need not fear the terrors of the dark, nor the uncertainties of the day. You are our guardian, ever-watchful, ever-present. Under Your wings, we find a haven, a place where fear has no hold.

We are grateful for Your promise that when we call on You, You will answer. In times of trouble, You are there, delivering us, honouring us with Your love and care. Lord, let us dwell in the knowledge that with You, we find long life and salvation.

Help us to rest in the assurance of Your protection, to live boldly and without fear. May we always remember that in You, we find strength and a safe harbour, now and forevermore.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to be word-for-word, try Psalm 91 in the English Standard Version.
For a translation that aims to be more thought-for-thought, try Psalm 91 in the New International Version.
For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 91 in the Contemporary English Version.