O Precious Lord, whenever I labor for no purpose and I’ve spent my energy in vain, I know that I can call on You and You will come to my aid. You are the source of my strength … You are the fortress to whom I run … and You are my refuge in times of distress. When I fall under the weight of my labors, it is Your power that lifts me up and allows me to walk again in Your might. You have promised that if I wait patiently and maintain my hope in You, You will renew me so that I do not become weary and give up. You are my place of rest and a covering when the storms of life come crashing in. You have protected me from evil and put up a hedge to keep my enemies from overcoming me. In the safety of my salvation, I am able to trust You for my care and joy fills my life with optimism. If I falter, in times of trouble, I know the problem is not You … it’s me!!
It is a wise man who draws his power to overcome from You and a man of knowledge who uses what You teach him to increase his strength. Under Your guidance I am better prepared to assess my situation and cooperate with You in developing a plan forward. Your ways are the ways of righteousness and when I depart from them, to do evil, my life falls into ruin. As I turn to You each day, I know You will prepare me and arm me for the battles that lie ahead. I feel truly blessed to have You by my side with Your power to deliver me from whatever trouble comes my way. Drawing closer to You helps me prevail when I journey through tough times. You alone are my refuge and strength … an ever-present help in times of need. You are the stronghold to which I run when I am threatened. Help me be vigilant for the traps set out by my enemy to ensnare me.
You are my source of strength and my shield to ward off the fiery darts of my enemies. My heart trusts in You because You have always been faithful to answer whenever I call. I rejoice in having You as my advocate and I am filled with joy as I overcome obstacles under Your guidance. I am confident that You will stand with me in all things and protect me from undue harm. It is You who prepares me for battle and causes my enemies to fall at my feet. It is Your arm, filled with power, that makes a way possible. I love You, without reservation, because You have done wondrous things on my behalf. I have learned to lean on You for the tough stuff and heavy lifting that my life requires. I will forever be thankful for the benefit of Your power to cast the mountains in my path into the sea. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.