A PSALM OF DAVID.
Hear my prayer, O LORD;
give ear to my pleas for mercy!
In your faithfulness answer me,
in your righteousness!
Enter not into judgement with your servant,
for no one living is righteous before you.
For the enemy has pursued my soul;
he has crushed my life to the ground;
he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead.
Therefore my spirit faints within me;
my heart within me is appalled.
I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all that you have done;
I ponder the work of your hands.
I stretch out my hands to you;
my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah
Answer me quickly, O LORD!
Myspirit fails!
Hide not your face from me,
lest I be like those who go down to the pit.
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD!
I have fled to you for refuge.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
For your name’s sake, O LORD, preserve my life!
In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!
And in your steadfast love you will cut off my enemies,
and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul,
for I am your servant.
Gracious God and Heavenly Father,
When we are depressed, in distress or overwhelmed by life’s circumstances we turn to you in prayer. When we meditate on your mighty works and wonders we see your holiness and your lovingkindness towards your people. You love us and you can help us to get through anything. You revive our souls. We believe in you and in your promises. You are our God. You are always with us. You are our safe haven. You protect us from our enemies. We cannot live without you. You promise us everlasting life. You are our Redeemer and Saviour. You are our guide.
Teach us and lead us in the way we should go. Send your Spirit to help us obey you, for we know that this is the way to life and blessings in abundance. We want to honour you by being faithful servants. When our enemies are closing in on us, lead us into more fervent prayer, more diligent bible study and more reverent worship. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
AMEN