PrayerThots Devotional

God Is Forgiving & Merciful

In Psalm 103, the psalmist urges
you to count your blessings.
And psalms 98-102 provide plenty
of ideas to help you do just that
by focusing on the many things
for which you should be thankful:
your salvation (Psalm 98),
answered prayer (Psalm 99),
God’s mercy and truth (Ps 100),
God’s justice and holiness (Ps 101),
God’s care when u are down (P102).

Lord, Praise Your Forgiving Mercy:
The Lord reigns… And He is high
above all the peoples… Praise
Your great & awesome name.
He is holy… Exalt the Lord our
God, & worship at His footstool.
He is holy (Psalm 99:1-5).
Moses and Aaron were among
His priests, and Samuel was
among those who called upon
the Lord and He answered them…
You were to them God Who Forgives
(El Nose), though You punished
their misdeeds (Psalm 99:6-8).
Enter into His gates
with thanksgiving and
into His courts with praise.
Be Thankful to Him
and bless His name.
For the Lord Is Good;
His Mercies is everlasting
and His truth endures to all
generations (Psalm 100:4-5).

Lord El Nose, You are worthy of
all praise because the expanse
of Your love covers our sins.
You love me enough to teach me
through the results of my wrong
choices, but You are also there
when I turn to You for forgiveness.
My heart is filled with gratitude
for Your capacity to forgive. Amen.

El Nose, help me not take lightly
the gift of Your forgiveness.
Remind me of the price Jesus
paid to offer me forgiveness.
Create in me a heart of gratitude
that will serve You with my life.
There is no condemnation for me
for I’m in Christ. Write this truth
on my mind abd help me approach
Your throne of grace boldly. Amen.

Father God, I come before You
with praise and thanksgiving;
for who You are and everything
that You have done for me.
Transform my heart Lord & grant
me an attitude of gratefulness.
And when I forget Your Goodness,
remind me of the many things
I have to be gratefully thankful for.
Thank You Lord for Your Goodness,
Mercy and faithfulness. Thank You
Jesus for You Paid It All. Amen.

God Is Our Maker & Saviour

Though the author of most of
Psalms 90-97 are unknown,
the Object of their worship is well
known: the God of eternity (Ps 90),
the God of protection (Ps 91),
the God of greatness (Ps 92),
the God of majesty (Ps 93),
the God of vengeance (Ps 94),
the God of salvation (Ps 95),
the God of glory (Ps 96) and
the God of holiness (Ps 97).

Lord, praise to our Maker & Savior:
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to
the Rock of our Salvation.
Let us come before His presence
with Thanksgiving; Let us shout
joyfully to Him with psalms.
For the Lord is the great God,
and the great King (Ps 95:1-3).
Oh come, let us Worship
and bow down; let us kneel
before the Lord our Maker.
For He is our God, and we are
the people of His pasture, and
the Sheep of His hand (Ps 95:6-7)
Sing a new song to the Lord! Let
the whole earth Sing to the Lord!
Bless His Name. Each day proclaim
the Good News that He Saves…
Tell everyone the Amazing things
He does. For He is Great and
greatly to Be Praised (Ps 96:1-4).

Father God, we come to You with
grateful hearts, giving Thanks
to You the Rock of our Salvation.
We lift our voices in joyful Praise
for You are the great God and
the great King above all else.
We acknowledge Your majesty
and Your unwavering love for us.
Help us to live a life that reflects
Your glory and always remember
Your presence in our lives. Amen.

Lord God, You are our Maker and
in creation You showed goodness;
and we bow before You in adoration.
I Worship You Lord for Your care and
lovingkindness; for as a Shepherd
You provide, guide and protect us.
I woship You for being greater
than the problems of this world.
I worship You for being the reason
for love, peace & joy in a world that
needs much of these things. Amen.

Lord, draw me to Sing to You
and Bless Your Name every day.
Give me a joyful heart to tell others
about the Amazing things You do,
notably the Good News: You Save!
Give me words Lord to share from
Your heart with those I will meet.
Reveal more of Yourself so that
I may praise You more and more.
For the Lord is Great and greatly
to Be Praised indeed! Amen.

God Shields & Cares For Us

Rev Stillman Martin had been invited
in 1904 to preach at a New York City
church a few hours away from home.
But his wife became ill that Sunday
morning, and he was about to
cancel his speaking engagement.
Then his young son spoke up:
Father, don’t you think that if God
wants you to preach today, He will
take care of mother while you are
away? Martin made the trip, and
when he returned home later that
day he found that his wife Civilla
had written this hymn in his absence
inspired by Psalm 91:1-2. That
evening he composed the music.

Lord, we will put Trust In You:
Those who live in the shelter
of the Most High will find rest
in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my
place of safety; he is my God,
and I trust him (Psa 91:1-2).
He shall cover you with His
feathers and under His wings
you shall take refuge. His truth
shall be your Shield…(Ps 91:4).
If you make the Lord your refuge,
if you make the Most High your
Shelter, no evil will conquer you…
He will Order His Angels to protect
you wherever you go (v9-11) Amen.

Lord, all Your promises are true
and Your children are held safe
in the palm of Your very hand.
We purpose to abide under the
Shadow of the Almighty, and trust
Your reliable refuge, safety shield
& ministering angels watch over us
and Protect us wherever we go.
We set our love on You, and we
can count Your loving care. Amen

Lord, Thank You that in the midst of
life’s storms, I have Your Protection
when I come and dwell with You.
In facing stormy situation, You are
greater than any worry I may have.
As a mother bird shelters her
young, You will cover me with
Your wings and Shelter me.
Keep me safe and be a Shield
and Shelter for me, for my life
is in Your very hands. Amen.

Lord, Thank You that in Your
mysterious and powerful ways,
You Send Your Angels around
us to protect Your people
in their journeys through life.
And so I look to You as my refuge
and shelter so that I will live in
freedom of the Spirit and not fear,
for God Will Take Care of me. Amen.

Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you…
All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you…
God will take care of you.
Thru every day, o’er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you. Amen.

The Lord My Dwelling Place

Though the author of most of
Psalms 90-97 are unknown,
the Object of their worship is well
known: the God of eternity (Ps 90),
the God of protection (Ps 91),
the God of greatness (Ps 92),
the God of majesty (Ps 93),
the God of vengeance (Ps 94),
the God of salvation (Ps 95),
the God of glory (Ps 96) and
the God of holiness (Ps 97).

Lord, You are our Dwelling Place:
Lord, You have been our
Deelling Place in all generations.
Before the mountains were Created,
or ever You had formed the earth…
Even from everlasting to everlasting
You are God (Psalm 90:1-2).
Return O Lord! How long? And
have compassion on Your servants.
Satisfy us… with Your unfailing
love, so we may so sing for Joy
to the end of our lives (v13-14).
Let Yr work appear to Yr servants…
Let the beauty of the Lord our God
be upon us, and Establish the work
of our hands for us; Yes Establish
the work of our hands (v16-17).

Lord, You are our Deelling Place;
You Created all things, created us
and rule over all beings for all times.
And I remember the times that You
had healed, rescued and guided me.
Thanks for placing me in ministries;
and I pray that those who look to me
for guidance will be drawn to You.
Help me Lord to choose to serve You
& no other; for You’re worthy. Amen.

Lord, Thanks for Your promise
of unfailing love. Impress on
my heart a deeper awareness
of Your love and care for me.
Give me eyes to see all the ways
You express love to me each day.
Forgive me for seeking satisfaction
in material things and in work.
And I pray that You Lord will
become my greatest source
of Satisfaction and Joy. Amen.

Almighty God, I pray You would
bless my work and Establish it.
I commit all my ministries so that
they may be used for Your glory.
Give me strength to accomplish
what I must do each day, and
the wisdom & ability to do it well.
Take charge Lord of the details
so that it will find favour with
others and be successful. Amen.

God Is My Strength & Shelter

The modern hymn Precious Lord
Take My Hand was written by black
American Thomas Dorsey, who
started the Gospel genré and is his
greatest composition of 400 songs.
Thomas Dorsey had religion and
music in his blood; born 1899, the
son of a minister & a piano teacher.
He became a professional musician
in 1924 & the following year took up
the post of Musical Director at the
Pilgrim Baptist Church in Chicago.
In August 1932, his wife died during
childbirth and his newborn son died
the following day. Dorsey’s faith took
a severe blow: “I felt God had done
me injustice. I don’t want to serve
Him or write gospel songs. I just
want to go back to the jazz world.”
In the midst of despair, a friend
visited him and left him alone with
a piano. “I found myself playing
a melody and words of the gospel
song Precious Lord just fall into
place,” inspired also by Psalm 73.

Lord, You’re My Strength & Shelter:
I am continually with You; You hold
me by my right hand. You will guide
me with Your counsel, and (then)
receive me to glory (Ps 73:23-24)
Whom have I in heaven but You?
I desire You more than anything
on earth. My health may fail and
my spirit may grow weak, but God
remains the Strength of My Heart;
He is mine forever (Ps 73:25-26).
But as for me, how good it is to
Be Near God! I have made the
Sovereign Lord my Shelter, and
I will tell everyone about the
wonderful things You do (v28).

Lord, You are the Strength of
my heart, and deep inside I know
I can rely on You in any situation.
Although I may face threats to
health, finance, safety & security
in this world, but that isn’t my life
for You are. O Sovereign Lord,
Be Near Me! Help me abide in You
and to stay anchored in You. Amen.

Lord,by faith I make You my Shelter.
I also accept Your Presence and
receive all the blessings You offer.
Grow my faith Lord to be as big
as the gifts You want to give.
Having experienced Your healings
several times, I will declare what
wonderful things You do for me.
I love and adore You, for You are
more precious than anything. Amen

Father, You are with me and are
Holding My Hand. I don’t always feel
it but I depend on Your presence.
Remind me Your eyes are on me and
that You are working on my behalf…
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn.
Through the storm, thru the night
Lead me on to the light
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Lead me home… Amen & amen.

Hearing God through His Words

Psalms Book Three mainly written
by Asaph and his descendants
is similar to the book of Leviticus.
Just as Leviticus discusses the
tabernacle and God’s holiness,
many of these psalms discuss the
temple and God’s enthronement.
Because God is almighty, we
can turn to Him for deliverance.
These psalms praise God because
He is holy, and His perfect holiness
deserve our worship & reverence.

On Monday, we learn from Ps 73
that God Is My Strength & Shelter.
On Tuesday, we learn from Ps 77
that God Does Works of Wonder.
On Wed, we learn from Psalm 78
that God Will Provide Our Needs.
On Thu we learn from Ps 81 that
God Speaks, Let’s Listen & Follow.
On Friday, we learn from Psalm 84
that God Blesses & Satisfies Us.
On Saturday, we learn from Ps 89
that God Offers His Faithfulness.

Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face. Help us O God
be Christ’s disciples who Hear You:
For You are our Strength & Shelter
and that You Do Works of Wonder.
For You Will Provide Our Needs
and that You Bless and Satisfy us.
For You Offer Us Your Faithfulness
and Speak to us; so we’ll purpose
to Listen to You & Follow You. Amen

God Offers Us His Faithfulness

Psalms 84-89 are petitions
to God: satisfy us again (Ps 84),
revive us again (Psalm 85),
hear us again (Psalm 86);
gather us again (Psalm 87)
encourage us again (Ps 88)
and Make Us Sing again (Ps 89).
Each psalm ends with a
benediction of confidence
that God will do that in response
to the prayers of His people.

Lord, we Praise Your Faithfulness:
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord
forever; with my mouth will I make
known Your faithfulness to all
generations. Your Unfailing Love will
last forever. Your Faithfulness is as
enduring as the heavens (Ps 89:1-2).
All heaven will praise Your great
wonders Lord; myriads of angels
will praise You for Your Faithfulness.
For who in all the heaven can
compare with the Lord? (v5-6).
My lovingkindness I will not… take
from him, nor allow My faithfulness
to fail. My covenant I will not break,
nor alter the word that has gone
out of My lips (v33-34). Amen.

Lord, Your Word assures us that
You God is eternal, that You are
Unfailingly Loving and Faithful
and that You can never change.
And the testimonies of many
attest to Yr Might & Faithfulness.
Lord, we praise You for creating
all things; and worthy to receive
all glory, honor and praise. Amen.

Lord, what a privilege it is to
Worship You. Purify my heart
and my thoughts so that
I will Worship You continually.
Help me walk in your presence
and know You more intimately.
Help me to perform all my duties
each day in joyful obedience to You.
Help me to continually Sing to You
in authentic Worship. For What
A Good & Faithful God Have I. Amen

Lord, I come before Yr throne of
grace; I find rest in Your presence
And fulness of joy.
In worship and wonder
I behold Your face,
Singing what a faithful God have I.
What a faithful God have I,
What a faithful God.
What a faithful God have I,
Faithful in every way. Amen.

God Blesses & Satisfies Us

Psalms 84-89 are petitions to God:
satisfy us again (Ps 84), revive us
again (Ps 85) hear us again (Ps 86)
gather us again (Psalm 87),
encourage us again (Psalm 88)
and make us sing again (Ps 89).
Each psalm ends with a benediction
of confidence that God will do that
in response to prayers of His pple.

Lord, You Will Bless the Righteous:
What Joy for those whose Strength
comes from the Lord who have
set their minds on a pilgrimage…
When they walk thru the Valley of
Weeping, it will become a place of
refreshing springs. They go from
Strength to Strength (Ps 84:5-7).
For a day in Your courts is better
than a thousand. I would rather
be a doorkeeper in the house
of my God than dwell in the tents
of wickedness (Psalm 84:10).
For the Lord God is a Sun and
Shield; No Good Thing does He
withhold from those who do
what is right… Blessed is the
man who trusts in You (v11-12).

Lord, forgive me for my near-
sightedness that keeps me
too focussed on worldly cares.
Give me an eternal perspective
on all that happens to me each day.
Set my mind and heart on You
Lord so that I can embrace Your
presence moment by moment.
For truly You O Lord are my
Strength, hope and Joy. Amen.

Lord, I’m not at home here on
earth; for I’m just passing through.
Your Presence is my destination,
and Your Word has promised
that joy will be found in You.
For a day in Your courts is
better than anywhere else.
Lord, I know that You are not
withholding good things to us.
And grateful You will pour out
Your blessings in Your time. Amen

Father, I appreciate You so much
for Your goodness and blessings
even as I put my trust in You.
Thanks for Your grace in Christ,
who died for my sins and enable
me to experience Your presence.
Thank You Lord for being my Sun
and Shield; for protecting me; and
for showering me with Good Things.
Hear these praises from a grateful
heart; Love U Lord so much. Amen.

God Speaks, Let’s Listen & Follow

The psalms of Asaph (Psa 73-83)
conclude with six testimonies to
the greatness and faithfulness of
the God of Israel. He has kept His
promises in the past (P78) which
is a comforting reminder in the face
of an uncertain future (P79-80).
God is there (Ps 81) and is not
silent (P82-83) when it comes to
overthrowing idols and enemies.

Lord, we will Listen & Follow You:
You Cried to me in trouble, and
I Saved you; I answered out of
the thundercloud and Tested
your faith when there was no
water at Meribah (Psalm 81:7).
Listen to me, O my people…
You must not have a foreign god…
For it was I the Lord your God
who rescued you from… Egypt.
Open your mouth wide and
I Will Fill it with good things (v8-10).
Oh, that my people wd Listen to me!
Oh, that Israel would Follow me,
walking in my path… And with
honey from the rock I would
have satisfied you (Ps 81:13-16).

Lord, we note the Israelites Accused
You at Meribah for forgetting to
take care of their needs. Likewise
at times I have been so unworthy
to have complained against You.
I may have grumbled about my
circumstances and wondered
whether I’ve forfeited Your favour.
But Lord I am exactly the kind of
person Your mercy was meant for.
As I Cry out to You, won’t You let
me Hear & See Your answers. Amen

Lord, You are the good shepherd
and promise we shall not be in want.
Forgive me for thinking too small.
And Fill me with hope and faith
for everything You want to give,
whether they be big or small,
looks possible or impossible,
conventional or extraordinary.
For You are the God who gives
and says good things. Amen.

Lord, help us not only wanting to
hear from You but to Listen to You.
Help us not to be skeptical and
passive hearers but willing listeners.
I know You Lord value discernment
but You value trust even much more.
You urge me in Your word to walk
by faith and not by sight. Help me
Lord to commit to Listen intently
and fill me with Your holy boldness
to act on what I hear fr You. Amen.

God Will Provide Our Needs

Backgrounder on Psalms 78-83:
The psalms of Asaph conclude
with six testimonies to the
greatness and faithfulness of
the God of Israel. He has kept
His promises in the past (Ps 78),
a comforting reminder in the face
of an uncertain future (Ps 79-80).
God is there (Ps 81) and is not
silent (Ps 82-83) when it comes
to overthrowing idols & enemies.

Lord, You will Provide Our Needs:
They tested God in their heart
by asking for the food of their fancy.
They spoke against God… Can He
give bread also? Can He provides
meat for His people (Ps 78:18-20).
The Lord heard this & was furious…
because they did not believe in God
and did not trust in His salvation.
Yet He opened the doors of
heaven and rained down manna.
God gave them all they could eat…
He also rained meat on them… So
they ate and were well filled(v21-29)
(And) He made His own people
go forth like sheep, and guided them
in the wilderness like a flock; and
He led them on safely, so that
they did not fear; but the sea
overwhelmed their enemies(v52-53)

Lord, just like the Israelites we can
become so focused on some Desire
that it consume us and all we
could see was what we didn’t have.
But our Father knows our needs.
Lord we believe You even when
we don’t see Your provision yet.
So even when we don’t see any
hope on the horizon, we can rest
assured that the provision will
be there when we need it. Amen.

Lord, as You know all our needs,
we shall not be anxious about
anything, but in every situation,
by prayer with thanksgiving, we
shall present our requests to You.
For we are assured that our
God will Supply all our needs
according to His riches in glory.
And we live with contentment as
everything comes from You. Amen.

Lord Shepherd, grateful for guiding
us Your sheep through wilderness;
and protecting us against enemies.
And in gratitude, we also thank You
for Providing basic needs as well
as giving us good things which
make life great and wonderful.
Lord, You’re truly Jehovah Jireh
our Provider. Thank You for
Providing for us in the past,
this day and in the future. Amen.