I give praise to You, My Lord, for You have promised that if I come to You with my burdens … You will take them upon Yourself and give me rest. You take them so that I do not fall under their weight. You invite me to come closer and You will get me the strength to stand my ground. You alone can give me the hope I need in overcoming my daily trials. In Your presence, I am infused with a peace that surpasses my earthly understanding. My “wholeness” is made complete when I place my trust in You. You alone can keep stress and pressures from completely overwhelming me. Contentment and rest are the fruit of a life completely yielded to You.
Praise be to You, O King, for the abundance of Your mercy and the overflowing love You have for me. You have made me unique and called me to be a beacon of light shining into the darkness that exists in the world. You’ve enriched my life by filling it with Your goodness. I am drawn closer to You as I read Your Word and dialogue with You in my prayer closet. Each day I am reminded that life is fragile, precious and never to be taken for granted. I should never be slothful in seeking first the Kingdom and promoting its causes.
Guard me and watch over me as I go about my daily duties. Lead me to places where Your grace abounds and Your mercy endures forever. Help me see the path You have charted for me and keep it before my eyes always. When shadows and foreboding fill my day, shine your brilliant light upon me and cause joy to well up in my heart so that I do not lose hope. Help me to be like a small child … trusting and forgiving. Do not forget me … hold me by the hand … and, walk with me. Help me accept the faults of others and celebrate their differences so I can cultivate healthy, lasting relationships. Show me the way to take the good/bad, beautiful/ugly, stressful/easy parts of my life and lay them at Your feet so that I can keep my bearings and perspective at all times. Teach me the way to evade fear and doubt because they confuse me and made me unstable. When things get tough, help me to remember that they are fleeting and will be overcome by leaning on You. If I give up, help me see that the effects could be eternal. As I remain focused on You, I realize how blessed I am. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 31:2 Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.