Eternal God, You are my soul’s consolation and my shield from the arrows of my enemies. When I cry out, You turn and give attention to my pleas. You are My Fortress, My Rock and My Safety from the storms of life. Come quickly to rescue me from the snares that have been set by my enemies to trap me. I have entrusted my life to You because You have proven Yourself to be faithful and true. You remind me that I can withstand the pressures of life because in the world there will be tribulations but, by standing with You, I can overcome them all. In the same way that You overcame Your challenges, I can surely overcome mine through Your power. When troubles and difficulties come to pull me down, You extend a hand to pull me to safety. When I face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, I must remember that greater are You that is in me than any difficulty I currently face. When I feel weak and defeated, I must take heart knowing that You are My Strength and My Deliverer.
Like a lamb, You lead me to verdant pastures that are rich and sweet … and, You lead me to cool waters that refresh my soul. And whether I face wind, fire or flood, You are there to lift me up and help me to begin again. When I am sorrowful, You put a song in my heart to fill me with hope and joy. As I start each day, I can feel the warmth of Your brightness shining on me whether I’m on a mountain top or in a deep, dark valley. O Wonderful, Merciful Savior, who would have thought that One so sweet and gentle would be sent to redeem me from my fallen estate. O Counselor, Comforter and Keeper of my soul, You offer me hope when I am hopelessly lost in sin, sickness and doubt. You are the One who applies a healing balm to my broken heart and provides grace in my times of need. When I hunger for more of You, I know You will fill my yearning with encouragement from Your Word.
Almighty and Infinite God, You are faithful and loving in all of Your ways. In my times of weakness, I find myself falling at Your feet and find the cleansing and restoration I need to start over again. As a result, I am trading my shame and sorrow for the joy of belonging to You. Because You always stand with me … when I feel pressured – I know I will not be crushed … when I feel tormented – I trust that You will never abandon me … and, when I feel discouraged – I know I will never be overwhelmed. I am blessed beyond measure to know that Your promises will help me endure and persevere until I am filled with power and joy. Troubles have followed me all of my days but, as I bow down in homage to You, I am able to exchange them for Your peace and rest. I give thanks to You because Your love toward me is awesome and enduring. As a result of Your kindness and abiding love, I will praise Your name forever. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 44:8 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise His name forever.