God Our Stronghold In 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).
Lord, You are Our Refuge:
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 (v9-10).
Have mercy on me Lord!
Consider my trouble… That I
may tell of all Your Praise… I will
rejoice in Your salvation (v13-14).
Lord Most High, I lift up Your name
in praise for You are my salvation
and for Your marvellous works.
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 to provide them help and hope.
Draw them with Your loving care;
and show them that in the midst
of their trials You are there for them,
shielding them against storms of life.
Help me Lord share of Your love
and make me a witness of Your
hope to those in need. Amen.
Lord, fill me a spirit of faith and
I will look to You in every way.
I will Bless Your name forever
and I will Trust You at all times.
For Lord You are My Shield,
My Strength, My Portion,
Deliverer… My Shelter,
Strong Tower and My Very
Present Help in time of need!!
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.