Good morning, my friends; how was your week? How was your time alone with God? Mine isn’t the greatest at the moment. I’m not struggling, only being lazy in my prayer life. Have you gone through a phase like that? I never did. We prayed together this morning, mostly my husband, so I don’t feel obligated to pray alone with God. I’ve to admit that my mind isn’t at rest either. My joy at the moment is to pray each day over the psalm. There is no excuse for this lack of not wanting to be with Him. It’s a sin of negligence, and I must repent of it. So if you’re in that same sinking boat as I am, repent, my friend, with me, and let’s pray together to our steadfast love God.

I memorized Psalm 62: 1-5 for far. I’m also planning to read 10 chapters daily, starting today. The reading will be divided into three sections. Old Testament, Psalm, and New Testament. See how that goes. Let’s pray for each other this week that we will not live as half-Chrisitan, but are indeed in love with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Before you read my prayer, open your Bible read psalm 41 and pray over it. This prayer is dated July 30/22.

ADORATION (v. 1-3)

Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him;2 the Lord protects him and keeps him alive;he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies.3 The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health

O Lord, you sustain, restore, bless, keep, protect, deliver, and consider a poor man/woman in spirit. You heal their heart so that they may rejoice in your promises. Almighty and faithful God, your grace is sufficient. There is no greater calling than Your voice to our lost souls. We searched for happiness in a place where there was none, and we worked all day for purposes that did not bring us any gain or joy. You’ve called us to repentance through your grace so that we may have salvation and hope (Psalm 62:6). O God, you’ve given us the gift of faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). The freeman/woman are slaves to their sinful nature, but you have delivered us from it and given us life through Jesus Christ.

²⁷ Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, ²⁸ and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. ²⁹ For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, ³⁰ engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. ~ Philippians 1: 27-30

CONFESSION (v. 4-7)

As for me, I said, “O Lord, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!”5 My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die, and his name perish?”6 And when one comes to see me, he utters empty words, while his heart gathers iniquity; when he goes out, he tells it abroad.7 All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me

O Lord, be gracious to us when we sin against you. Our multi-culturalism has turned us away from your way, truth, and life. It’s set against You in all forms and practices, demonic at heart (Psalm 62: 3-4). Our daughters and sons are encouraged and pressed into infertility for the rest of their life. They’ve rejected the only One who can bring them salvation and hope. Let us pray for them with a sincere heart of mercy and grace as you’ve done Yourself for us (Psalm 86:5-7).

Either this world will clash into a revolution or revival; whatever the outcome, my lips shall praise your name. Father, I will trust your will; I know you control everything. Even this fallen culture aims has drawn your saints closer to You. Cast down our enemies, for my heart knows you’ve triumphed over them already. Just give us the strength to endure a little longer till your glorious return.

THANKSGIVING (v. 8-10)

They say, “A deadly thing is poured out on him; he will not rise again from where he lies.”9 Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.10 But you, O Lord, be gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them!

I served a God who sees me. The One who cares for me during my trials, my sickness, my lack of love for Him, my lack of interest in Him, my doubtful and inconsistent thoughts of the unbelief of how great God’s grace abounds (John 3:16). Jesus Christ, my Savior, alone stood against the wrath of God on the Cross. Jesus, you were tempted, wept, and cried. When I rejoiced because you carried me in your arms, I was overwhelmed by your steadfast love toward me. Jesus, you understand our needs and sorrow better than anyone else, yet we prefer crying alone.

SUPPLICATION (v 11-13)

By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.12 But you have upheld me because of my integrity,  and set me in your presence forever.13 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen.

I know you delighted in me when I prayed and asked for forgiveness. When I’ve turned away from lustful thinking and devoted myself entirely to You. Set my heart, soul, and strength in Your presence forever.

Let’s go pray!

Resources

Biblegateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2041&version=ESV