Stronghold In Times of Trouble
All but one of psalms 7-12, begins with a cry of lament: “O Lord my God,” “O Lord,””Lord.” These short but potent songs express the psalmist’s desire that justice prevail (Psalm 7), that the wicked be brought low (Psalm 9-10), and that God’s holy name be exalted (Psalm 8,11-12)
All Praise to God Our Stronghold:
When I consider Your heavens,
the work of Your fingers,
the moon and the stars… What is
man that You are mindful of him…
For You’ve made him a little lower than
the angels, and You have crowned
him with glory and honor (Ps 8:3-5).
I will praise You O Lord,
with my whole heart; I will tell
of all Your marvellous works.
I will be glad and rejoice in You;
I will sing praise to Your name,
O Most High (Psalm 9:1-2).
The Lord is a refuge for the
oppressed, a stronghold in times
of trouble. Those who know
Your name will trust in You,
for You Lord have never forsaken
those who seek You (Ps 9:9-10).
Lord, we praise You for who You
are; we worship and adore You.
Your glory is higher than the heavens
and Your majesty fills the earth.
Help us to walk as Your children,
giving honour and glory to You;
never losing sight of Your power
and Your love. You are our Lord.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, I lift up Your name in praise because You alone are my salvation and my stronghold. Thank You Lord for Your strength; and thank You God for providing a place to run to in times of need. You provide a way out of troubles where there seems to be no way. In You alone I find my stronghold to which I run for safety. Amen.
Lord, we pray for those who don’t know You as their stronghold, the one who is waiting to provide them with help and with hope. Draw them with Your loving care; and show them that in the midst of their trials that You are there for them, ever ready to provide a shield against the storms of life. Open my mouth to share of Your love and care & make me a witness of Your hope to those in need. Amen.