Past Victory & Future Confidence
The first book (Ps 1-41) is similar
to Genesis. Just as Gen tells how
man was created, fell into sin and
promised redemption, many of these
psalms discuss man as blessed,
fallen and redeemed by God.
And in sharp contrast to the fate
of the fool who denies God (Ps 14),
Blessings accrue to the one who
Serves God with a whole heart:
Joyfulness (Ps 13), Fellowship with
God (Ps 15), satisfaction (Ps 16),
preservation (Ps 17) & Confidence
in facing the future (Ps 18).
Dear Lord, in appreciation of Your
redemption & Your promise to care
& protect us, we purpose to serve
and worship You whole-heartedly.
Help us to Remember Yr Goodness
so that we have Confidence in You.
Help us to live Blameless lives
so that others can see You in us.
Help us to Persevere In Prayer
so that we will experience victory.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Lord, we Remember Your Goodness:
How long O Lord? Will You forget
me forever? How long will You
hide Your face from me (Ps 13:1).
But I trust in Your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because You have
rescued me. I will sing to the Lord
because he has been so good
to me. (Psalm 13:5-6). Amen.
Lord, despite challenges, I thank
You when I remember all the times
You have rescued me in the past.
There were times when I felt alone;
and realised later You were there
with me in the valleys. You guided
when I stumbled and lifted me up.
As I remember Your lovingkindness,
help me to trust You Lord for all
that I am facing these days. Amen.
Lord, we will aspire to Be Blameless:
Who may worship in Your sanctuary
Lord? Who may enter Your presence
on Your holy hill!? Those who lead
blameless lives & do what is right
speaking the truth from sincere
hearts. He who does not slander
with his tongue, nor does evil to his
friend… He who does these things
will not be moved (Ps 15:1-5).
Lord, I am far from perfect but I
desire to serve You with integrity.
I realise others watch my life and
that my daily actions affect others.
I pray that they will see You in
both my words and my actions.
Help me to live a blameless life; and
enable me to speak Your truth from
a sincere heart & with love. Amen.
Lord, we will Persevere In Prayer:
I will love You O Lord my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress
and my deliverer; my God,
my strength, in whom I will trust;
my shield and my stronghold.
I will call upon the Lord…
So shall I be saved (Ps 18:1-3).
Blessed be my Rock! Let the God
of my salvation be exalted (v46).
Lord, I am grateful that You have
armed me with the strength I need.
Teach me to persevere in prayer
and not let down. Enable me
to pray through each situation
until I see victory. And thanks
You are always with me and
working things for good. Amen.