Month: June 2022

Prayer for Divine Glory

The Lord can be seen in
different roles in Psalm 19-24.
He is the Creator (Psalm 19),
the Helper (Ps 20), the King (Ps 21),
Crucified One (Ps 22), the Shepherd
(Ps 23) & the Glorious One (Ps 24).
For each role, there is a related
responsibility for the people who
would follow Him as their God
and King, Shepherd and Sovereign.

Praise the Lord Mighty In Battle:
The earth is the Lord’s and everything
in it. The world and all its people
belong to Him. For He laid the
earth’s foundation (Psalm 24:1-2).
Who may ascend into the hill of
the Lord?… He who has clean
hands and a pure heart, who has
not lifted up his soul to an idol…
He shall receive blessing from
the Lord, and righteousness from
the God of his salvation (v3-6).
Lift up your heads… and the
King of glory shall come in.
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle (v7-8).

Lord, You have warned that hearing
Your word and not obeying is like
building a house without foundation
which will collapse into a heap of ruins.
We confess sometimes mouthing
Christ is Lord and stubbornly going
our own way choosing idol over You.
Gracious Lord who reigns eternal,
make me according to Your heart
and cause me to submit & obey. Amen

O holy & gracious Lord, I trust in You
and desire to be in Your presence.
May the Holy Spirit work in my heart
so that my thoughts, words and
actions will be pure before You.
Thank You Lord for being mighty;
for being faithful to your people.
Grateful we need not fear anyone
or anything with the Great One
with us. In Jesus mighty name.

Lord, visit me in my distress and
overcome those who oppose me.
When people plan to spread
untruths about me, close their lips.
Let me walk thru each day in peace,
knowing that if I will be still before
U Lord, You will fight on my behalf.
And in quietness and trust I will
find my escape from all that
troubles me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Lord’s My Shepherd

Backgrounder on Psalms 19-24:
                     The Lord can be seen in many
                different roles in these six psalms.
He is the Creator (Psalm 19),
Helper (Ps 20), King (Ps 21),
Crucified One (Ps 22), Shepherd
(Ps 23) and Glorious One (Ps 24).
For each divine role, there is a
corresponding responsibility                               for 
the people who would follow Him 
             as their God, King and Shepherd.

Lord, You Provide, Guide & Protect:
               The Lord is My Shepherd, I Lack
             Nothing & have everything I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
                   He Leads me besides peaceful
 streams.       He Guides me along right 
paths,             bringing honour to His name.
Even when I walk through the
                   darkest valley, I will not be afraid
                      for You are close beside me.
                             Your rod and Your staff Protect and
       comfort me (Psalm 23:1-4). Amen.

Lord, the Shepherd of my soul,                    
praise & thank You for Your Care.                    
You are not just my Creator and
                        my God; You are not just the King
                    and the Judge of the universe.                           For
 You are my Shepherd & I’m blessed
         for because of You, I Lack Nothing.             
Keep me from complaining; and
                   Keep me from fear and worry; for
                You’ll Provide all my needs. Amen.

Lord Shepherd, it is comforting
to know     that I am not alone in
the journey of life. Thank You
that You are ever so vigilant,
Guiding and watching over me.
And           thank You that You love to
lead me to “Peaceful streams”.
 So, help me to          always respond to
Your sweet small             voice and stay
 close to You. And I gladly                      Follow
 You  as You call my name. Amen.

Lord Shepherd, You faithfully
 feed,             guide and above all Protect
 Your flock         with Your very life.
 Lord, You are always    close by,
You protect & comfort us,                  and
 You protectively watch over us.
                       Merciful Lord and dear Shepherd,
                       in my darkest moments when I’m
 very         afraid and I cry out to You,
 please             extend Your hand to hold
 my hand.                      In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Trust God for Deliverance

Backgrounder on Psalms 13-18:
In sharp contrast to the fate
of the
fool who denies God’s existence(14)
many blessings
accrue to those
who serve God wholeheartedly:
joy (Ps13), fellowship with God (15)
satisfaction (16), preservation (17)
& confidence in facing future (Ps18)
Psalm 18 was written by David
on the day that the Lord delivered
him from the hand of his enemies.

Lord, we place our Trust In You:
I will love You O Lord my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my
fortress and my Deliverer;
My God
my strength In Who I Will Trust.
My shield and the strength of
my salvation, my stronghold.
I will call upon the Lord, who is
worthy to be praised; for He saves
me from my enemies (Ps 18:1-3)
In my distress I called upon the
Lord, and cried out to my God;
He heard my voice (Ps 18:6).
You armed me with strength for
 battle; You made my adversaries
 bow at my feet (Psalm 18:39).
Blessed be my Rock! Let the God
of my salvation be exalted (v46).

Lord, be my rock and source
of security when I am beset by
difficulties in an uncertain world.
In You I find protection; and You are my stronghold &
I need nothing else.
Be my strength when I am weak.
 Be my shield of protection from
those who seek
to harm me.
Be the strength of my salvation
when I call upon You;
and I will ever praise You
for You are worthy. Amen.

Lord, reassuring that You are a God
that hears and answers prayers.
Thank You that You act on behalf
of those who seek You for help.
Be my strength when I am weak &
make me steady when I am unsure.
 And I bless You and praise You
 at all times for You are faithful and
 a very present help in time of need.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, I am grateful that You have
armed me with the strength I need
for the battle ahead. Help me to
withstand and prevail my enemies.
Teach me to persevere in prayer
and not let down Nor give up.
Enable me to pray through each
 situation until I see breakthrough.
Thank You that You are always
 with me and working things out
 in my favour. In Jesus name, Amen.

Seeking God thru Biblical Prayers

The purpose of the book of Psalms is
to provide poetry for the expression of
praise, worship & confession to God.
This week we see the importance of
Seeking and Trusting the Lord.
On Monday, we learn from Psalm 1
on Meditating on God’s Word.
On Tues, we learn from Psalm 4
that God Hears when we Call.
On Wed, we learn from Psalm 8/9
on Stronghold in times of Trouble.
On Thu, we learn from Psalm 16
that God Gives Supernatural Joy.
On Friday, we learn from Psalm 18
on Trusting God for Deliverance.
On Sat, we learn from Psalm 20 on
Trusting the Lord Will Come & Save.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face… In Jesus’ name.

Trust the Lord Will Come & Save

Backgrounder: The Lord can be
seen in different roles in Ps 19-24.
He is the Creator (Psalm 19),
the Helper (Ps 20), the King (Ps 21),
Crucified One (Ps 22), the Shepherd
(Ps 23) & the Glorious One (Ps 24).
For each role, there is a related
responsibility for the people who
would follow Him as their God
and King, Shepherd and Sovereign.

Lord, we Trust You’ll Come & Save: 
In times of trouble, may the Lord
respond to your cry. May God…
keep you safe from all harm.
May he send you help from
his sanctuary… May he grant
your heart’s desire and fulfill all
your plans… May the Lord answer
all your prayers (Psa 20:1-5).
Some trust in chariots, and some
in horses; but we will remember
the name of the Lord our God…
Save Lord! (Jehovah Hoshiah)
May the King answer us
when we call (Psalm 20:7-9).

Lord, we cry out to You about
the relationship, finance or health
situation we are so concerned.
Hear from heaven & answer us!
Send help from Your sanctuary &
rescue us by Your great power!
Grant our heart’s desires. And
Thanks for hearing & responding
to the cries of Your people. Amen

Lord Jehovah Hoshiah, You are
the God who saves Your people
from the miry pit and crowns
them with Your lovingkindness.
You hold all things together; and
You alone have the power to save.
Thank You for saving us from sins
by sending Your Son Jesus Christ.
And Thank You for saving us when
we call on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen

Lord Jehovah Hoshiah, look
with tender mercy and save.
Thanks for healing my wounds and
covering them with loving grace.
Give me eyes to see where You’re
leading me and a compassionate
heart toward others who are
experiencing challenges of life.
And use me to encourage someone
as You have encouraged me. Amen.

Trust God for Deliverance (Jun 17)

Backgrounder on Psalms 13-18:
In sharp contrast to the fate of the
fool who denies God’s existence(14)
many blessings accrue to those
who serve God wholeheartedly:
joy (Ps13), fellowship with God (15)
satisfaction (16), preservation (17)
& confidence in facing future (Ps18)
Psalm 18 was written by David
on the day that the Lord delivered
him from the hand of his enemies.

Lord, we place our Trust In You:
I will love You O Lord my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my
fortress and my Deliverer; My God
my strength In Who I Will Trust.
My shield and the strength of
my salvation, my stronghold.
I will call upon the Lord, who is
worthy to be praised; for He saves
me from my enemies (Ps 18:1-3)
In my distress I called upon the
Lord, and cried out to my God;
He heard my voice (Ps 18:6).
You armed me with strength for
battle; You made my adversaries
bow at my feet (Psalm 18:39).
Blessed be my Rock! Let the God
of my salvation be exalted (v46).

Lord, be my rock and source
of security when I am beset by
difficulties in an uncertain world.
In You I find protection; and You are my stronghold & I need nothing else.
Be my strength when I am weak.
Be my shield of protection from
those who seek to harm me.
Be the strength of my salvation
when I call upon You; and I will ever
praise You for You are worthy. Amen.

Lord, reassuring that You are a God
that hears and answers prayers.
Thank You that You act on behalf
of those who seek You for help.
Be my strength when I am weak &
make me steady when I am unsure.
And I bless You and praise You
at all times for You are faithful and
a very present help in time of need.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, I am grateful that You have
armed me with the strength I need
for the battle ahead. Help me to
withstand and prevail my enemies.
Teach me to persevere in prayer
and not let down Nor give up.
Enable me to pray through each
situation until I see breakthrough.
Thank You that You are always
with me and working things out
in my favour. In Jesus name, Amen.

God Gives Supernatural Joy

Backgrounder on Psalms 13-18:
In contrast to the fate of the
fool who denies God’s existence
(Ps 14) many blessings accrue
to the one who serves God with
a whole heart: joyfulness (Ps 13),
fellowship with God (Ps 15),
satisfaction (P16), preservation (17)
& confidence in facing future (P18)

Lord, we receive Inheritance & Joy:
Lord, You alone are my inheritance,
my cup of blessing. You guard all
that is mine. The land you have
given me is a pleasant land. What
a Wonderful Inheritance (Ps 16:5-6)
I will bless the Lord who has
given me counsel; my heart also
instructs me in the night seasons.
I have set the Lord always before
me; because He is at my right
hand I shall not be moved (v7-8).
You will not leave my soul in Sheol…
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of Joy.
At Your right hand are pleasures
forevermore (Psa 16:10-11). Amen.

Father God, enable us to walk in
the reality that You’re our promised
cup of blessing & true inheritance.
Grant us deeper understanding
of the riches of the glory and
inheritance that you have in us.
May we leave a rich inheritance
of faith, hope and love to those
who come after us. Amen.

Lord, thank You for the revelation
that Your inspiration often comes
to us in the very late and very early
hours when we are relaxed. For
when our thoughts aren’t in control,
God’s thoughts can flourish in us.
Lord, as I Patiently wait upon You,
let Your Spirit guide my heart.
Download Your truths, show me solutions to problems, and open
my mind to Your ideas. Amen.

Holy Spirit,I need the joy You give.
Forgive me Lord for the times I let
circumstances control my moods.
Let me experience Your presence
and the thrill of walking with You.
And when I allow You to reign
in my life, You will surely fill me
with Supernatural Joy. And
I’ll Shout to the Lord with Joy!!
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

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.

God Hears When We Call

The first six psalms form a fitting
introduction to the entire Psalter.
In them you will learn the
importance of meditating
on God’s Word (Psalm 1),
acknowledging the Lord as King
(Ps 2), and constantly being
devoted to prayer in gospel
in good times and in bad (Ps 3-6).

Lord, hear me when I Call You:
Answer me when I call, O God
of my righteousness (Elohe
Tsadeki)! You have relieved me
in my distress; Be gracious to me
and hear my prayer (Ps 4:1).
How long… will You turn
my glory to shame?…
But know that the Lord has
set apart for Himself him who
is godly; The Lord will hear
when I call to Him (Ps 4:2-3).
You have put gladness in my heart…
I will both lie down in peace & sleep;
for You alone O Lord make me
dwell in safety (Ps 4:7-8).

Lord Elohe Tsadeki, thank You
for the power of Your righteousness
for from You flow might & strength.
Your righteousness also brings about
the beauty we see in one another
in acts of kindness, intimacy & love.
None of these are possible apart
from You because goodness stem
from the core of who You are.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, grateful that I am a child
of Yours set apart for Your glory
and that You hear hear my prayers.
Help me to have the peace of knowing
You have heard my prayers and will
answer in Your way and perfect time.
Show me if there is anything in
my life that would become a barrier
between me and You so that my
prayers would go unanswered. Amen.

Lord, thank You for setting apart
each of us to know You and for
answering when I call to You.
Grant me joy in Christ and peace
in Your presence even before
a turnaround or harvest comes.
And when the night falls, grant me
to lie down in peace and sleep,
for You alone keep me safe. Amen.

Meditate on God’s Word

The psalms written mostly by
David, over a period of 6 centuries
and used as the temple hymnbook,
capture the essence of what it
means to walk daily with God.
The first six psalms form a fitting
introduction to the entire Psalter.
In them you learn the importance
of meditating on God’s Word (Ps 1),
acknowledging the Lord as King(Ps 2)
and constantly being devoted to
prayer in good times & bad (Ps 3-6).

Lord, we’ll Delight in Your Word:
Blessed is the man who walks
not in the counsel of the ungodly,
nor stands in the path of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law
of the Lord, and in His law
he meditates day and night.
He shall be like a tree planted by
the rivers of water, that brings forth
its Fruit in its season, whose leaf
also shall not wither; and whatever
he does shall prosper (Ps 1:1-3).

Lord, I want to have this kind of
blessed life & this kind of happiness.
So I pray that You Lord will cause
me to recognise the wicked and
refuse to follow their leading.
I pray that I will refuse to join in
with those who mock what is
precious to You. And I pray that
the Scriptures will increasingly
become the controlling influence
in my life. In Jesus’ mighty name.

Father God, more than anything,
I want to make You Lord happy.
And I want to do and be all that
You planned when you created me.
It’s Your counsel I want to follow,
Your side Lord I want to be on and
Your behaviour I want to imitate.
Help me Lord to Continually Think
of You and Your Word so that
I may experience Your joy. Amen.

Lord, give me the desire to read
Your Word and to meditate on it
day and night. Let me eat deeply
from Your Word & make me wise.
Cause me to Delight in Doing Your
will and that’s what I purpose to do.
Most of all, empower me Lord to Do
what it says as well as Transform
me and my circumstance so that
I will bear fruit that lasts. Amen.