My Precious Lord, You hear the cries of the afflicted and You strengthen their hearts. You incline Your ears to their needs and You understand their feelings. Though I walk through the gates of folly and bad behavior, I am confident that You will be there to protect me from an irreversible calamity. How great is Your goodness … for You stand with me in my times of trouble … and, You restore me when I become paralyzed with fear. You bestow me with courage and insight when I take refuge in You. You encourage me by telling me to …”Be strong and take heart; place Your trust in me.” Great are You, My Lord, for You are awesome in power and Your understanding is infinite. The Heavens and the Earth are Yours and You sustain them with Your power. You are the God of the miraculous and You show forth Your strength to prove Your faithfulness and commitment to me and my fellow man. In my time of greatest need, I will take Your hand with the knowledge that whatever happens … You are in control.
Even with You watching over me, I find myself facing forces dedicated to the destruction of my peace, security, confidence and faith. I’m counting on You to deliver me from them because they are relentless pursuers: Like hopelessness who weaves a web to catch me and allows me to thrash about knowing I cannot escape … but, You arise as my strong defense and replace it with hope; like adversity who casts out its net to ensnare me and rob me of a good life … but, You cut me free from the hold of the net and show me the way to a better place; like confusion who rushes in like a storm turning everything in my life upside down and concealing my route of escape … but, You rescue me from these forces before they can tear my life asunder; like fear who charges at me like a warrior in full array intent on destroying my future … but, You shield me from his armaments and provide me with a place of shelter; like worry who springs the trap door from under my stability on which I stand … but, You vanquish my enemy and undergird me so I can prosper once again; and, like weariness who drains away my strength and hope, leaving me helpless and vulnerable… but, You sustain me with Your might and infuse me with power.
I love You, Lord, for You have always been my solid Rock. My life is built on the sure foundation of Your principles and precepts. It is You who arms me with strength for battle and causes my enemies to fall at my feet. You answer when I am in distress and protect me from undue harm. Never be far from me and come quickly when I call. You are awesome to behold … full of wisdom, mighty in battle, giver of wise counsel, compassionate in understanding. What You tear down no one can rebuild … and, what You rebuild no one can tear down. O Sovereign God, You are my Righteous Deliverer and Wise Counsel. I know I am safe in Your strength. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 105:4 Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.