O Lord, You are my light and my salvation. You are the center of my life. You are my strength and encourager. With You by my side, I will not be afraid. When the wicked one comes to tempt me and lead me astray, I will not stumble because You are the Sure Rock upon which I have built my life. Because I have placed my faith in You, there is no place for worry and doubt. Because of Your You teachings, I am confident and unshakeable.
My heart longs for You and seeks a close relationship with You. Though You allow me to live many days on this earth, the greater prize is sharing eternity with You and beholding Your beauty. Each day I await the sharing of the mysteries of Your Kingdom so that I might learn how to walk as You. Because I have placed my trust in You, I’ve been able to build my life on a sound foundation of truth and Your love. Train me to be a faithful foot soldier in times of struggles and turmoil. In my times of need, hear my cries and have mercy on me. Lift me into Your strong arms when I am sad or exhausted from my labors. Shine Your light before me so that I might see my way more clearly. Do not become impatient when I stumble over the same pitfalls repeatedly. When others forsake me, be there for me because You are my salvation and source of strength. I am perpetually consoled by Your promise to never leave or forsake me.
Teach me how to walk in Your ways and lead me down simple paths so that I do not get lost. Deliver me from evil and show me how to wage the good fight of faith. I would surely have fainted under the weight of my trials had You not been there to catch and revive me. Therefore, I will wait upon My Lord and I will remain still so that You can renew my strength. Let the warmth of Your love always be upon me. Illuminate my way with Your brightness so that I do not miss the path to righteousness. Your Word is a glowing lamp going before me so that I no longer stumble when confronted by sin. Do not let a shadow of darkness cross my path. I have placed my hope and trust in You alone. Come with me wherever I go and be my source, sustainer and deliverer … the one who turns my darkness into light and my desolation into salvation. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation … who shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life … of whom shall I be afraid?