My Strong Deliverer (April 8)
Backgrounder to Psalms 140-145:
Your enemies will either drive you
from God or drive you to God.
In David’s hour of need he found
a sure Refuge (Ps 140, 142),
a trustworthy Friend (Ps 141),
a listening Ear (Ps 143),
strong Arm (Ps 144),
a merciful King (Ps 145)
and you can too.
Deliver me O Lord from evil men;
preserve me from violent men,
who plan evil things in their hearts…
I said to the Lord: You are my God;
Hear the voice of my supplications,
O God the Lord, the strength
of my salvation (Ps 140:1-2, 6-7).
I know the Lord will maintain
the cause of the afflicted,
and justice for the poor.
Surely the righteous shall
give thanks to Your name;
The upright shall dwell
in Your presence (Ps 140:12-13).
Lord God Almighty, You are the Strong Deliverer; You’re the fortress
and You are the rock. And whoever
who is in You will surely be saved.
I praise You for You are powerful.
I praise You for You are my deliverer.
I praise You for You are my Saviour.
Thank You for whispering time and
again Your promises of deliverance.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Lord, sometimes anxiety and fear
creep into our thoughts to cause
us to doubt Your power and might
and the willingness to deliver us.
And we turn our thoughts to
what we could lose rather than
trusting in Your sovereign power.
Forgive us Lord for not trusting
Your impending deliverance in time
of distress. In Jesus’ precious name.
Lord & Strong Deliverer, financial,
emotional and physical attacks
can rob us of joy, hope & peace.
May You be at forefront of my mind
so I know with full assurance You
as my deliverer are stronger than
anything that comes against me.
Give me Lord the peace that comes
with trust; and the grace that comes with hope. In Jesus’ name. Amen.