Hello, my friends in Christ and those who seek to know Jesus Christ through prayer and His word. Read psalm 46 and pray to Him and then read my prayer for encouragement, inspiration, and hope. I’ve skipped psalm 45 as it was extremely short and incomplete. This prayer is dated August 9/22.
ADORATION (v.1-3)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
“God is our refuge and strength!” In my experience through many trials, I came to believe this to be true. My problems are different than yours, and when you are at the end of your battle, all hope is lost, even perhaps saying, “this is impossible to overcome!” Either consciously or not thought or said this aloud, you’ve put God’s divinity in a box. If you read His word and believed Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in his miracles or that he cast out the demons. All with ONE WORD of power that no one can resist! His attributes described God in all His glories. I’ve cried to Him during my weakest moments, expecting nothing in return. My faith was tested through my prayers, and my heart humbled to His will rather than mine. So I encouraged you, my friend, not to lose hope.
Take refuge in the Savior’s arms. Take your strength in God. Run to your friend Jesus Christ! Oh God, you alone can see our struggles or trials. Guide our hearts to respond with humbleness, and faith, to surrender it all at the Cross, like a child running to the Father for comfort.
CONFESSION (v.4-7)
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
O God, be in the midst of our life; forsake not your servant, for we need you daily. Forgive the iniquities we have done against You, those of our past, present and future. Teach us to be like Mary at your feet, willingly learning about You. Or to be like the apostle Paul, spread the gospel in boldness. Or a gentle and quiet spirit like Daniel. Be our fortress when difficulties arise, and let the Holy Spirit guide us with wisdom and certitude in our decisions.
THANKSGIVING (v.8-11)
Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
O God, Your works never ceased, and Your grace is alive! Let us praise Your name with hymns and songs till our days are spent. Be still my soul, for I know God is with us.
Lamb Of God- Sovereign Grace
O Lamb of God, all worlds obeyed Your will
From dark and void, their being came
O Lamb of God, Your glories echo still
Creation sings its Maker’s praise
Eternal God, One with the Father
Before all time, You dwelt in love
Eternal God, unlike all others
Yet You descended unto us
VERSE 2
O Lamb of God, in a filthy manger lay
In humble dress, You entered the earth
O Lamb of God, Creator bows to save
The needy ones, helpless from birth
Incarnate Word, gift of the Father
To take our place and bear our sin
Incarnate Word led to the slaughter
You conquered death and rose again
VERSE 3
O Lamb of God now reigning on the throne
The Judge of all, faithful and true
O Lamb of God, You’ll make Your power known
When all Your foes receive their due
Victorious King, when history’s fading
You’ll call Your Bride to take her place
Victorious King, Creation’s waiting
For Your redeemed to see Your face
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