Join us in today’s devotion and prayer-
Read the Psalm in your favorite version or in the following KJV and then join us in praying below:
A Psalm of David (Cont’d)
25 With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright;
26 With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the forward thou wilt show thyself forward.
27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
28 For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
31 For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?
32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.
42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
46 The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. (KJV)
Our Father,
Praise your name Lord, your ways are perfect and your word is true and you continue to be our shield in times of trouble. Your word is our light and the consistent rock that we can build our lives upon with confidence.
We ask you to teach us your ways and by your Holy Spirit guide us daily. Show us the way of humility and respect before you and your Word in a world which champions the opposite. Let us be great in your ways and become loving of all people in the name of your Son.
Deliver us Lord from the enemy and his minions and his human representatives who try to bring us down. Strengthen us Lord and show us the plans of our enemies so that we can be victorious with your help and through the supernatural counsel and gifts given to us by your Holy Spirit.
Let us be good examples of your grace and salvation which is offered to the whole world in the name of your Son Jesus. Thanks for the steadfast help and love you give to us. Many live in fear, loneliness, and confusion in this life but you are our companion through it all and your presence fills us with hope and strength to face the daily challenges before us. Praise your name Father and the name of your Son Jesus; and thank you for the help your Holy Spirit gives us.
In Jesus name, Amen.