Praying Psalm 23:2

Due to family needs I am reposting some of my past posts. The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 3, 2020… “My Good Shepherd, you make me lie down in contentment in what I have in You. I can feast on spiritual blessings for my whole life and eternity, since … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:2 →

Praying Psalm 23:1

Due to family needs, I am reposting some of my past posts. The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 2, 2020... "Lord, You are our Shepherd. You are our Good Shepherd who laid down Your life for Your sheep. You have purchased us for Yourself, and You lovingly care for … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:1 →

Psalm 23 Prayer Series

I recently shared an update with you and said that my posts may be sparse and not on schedule. I also said I may repost some old articles. While looking over some older posts to share, I "stumbled upon" a series of prayers from Psalm 23. These prayers were originally published in May 2020. I … Continue reading Psalm 23 Prayer Series →

Fortress for the Oppressed in Times of Distress

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:9-10 In the face of difficulty I often find myself drawn to the Psalms. I believe this has been the reflex … Continue reading Fortress for the Oppressed in Times of Distress →

A Sojourner’s Prayer Psalm 119:19

"I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!" Psalm 119:19 LORD, Exiles, sojourners, pilgrims. You use these words to describe your people on earth. Our citizenship is in heaven. Truly, we are sojourners on the earth. We do not live by this world's principles. Our direction comes from You, Lord … Continue reading A Sojourner’s Prayer Psalm 119:19 →

Psalm 119:23 – A Prayer for Believers in Afghanistan

Psalms 119:23: "Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes." Father, There is so much suffering at the hands of evil in Afghanistan. Unless you intervene this is only the beginning. We do not know Your ultimate plan in all this, but we know You are good and just. … Continue reading Psalm 119:23 – A Prayer for Believers in Afghanistan →

Turn Their Eyes to You

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37 Yesterday, I shared a post about the Psalmist's prayer in Psalm 119:37. In that post I applied this prayer to believers. The Psalmist is a believer in the LORD. As a believer he prays for the Lord to … Continue reading Turn Their Eyes to You →

Turn Our Eyes to You

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37 This is a prayer that occasionally catches my eye, and I pray will now permanently capture my heart. It deserves far more than an occasional glance. This prayer gets to the root sin issues of my heart, of … Continue reading Turn Our Eyes to You →

I Will Dwell in the Lord’s House Forever

"Lord, great Shepherd of the sheep, You are good. Your goodness pursues us all of our lives. You are merciful and gracious. Your mercy pursues us all our days. You have purchased us with Your own blood. We belong to You. Your wrath is not aimed at us. Instead, Your grace, Your covenant love is … Continue reading I Will Dwell in the Lord’s House Forever →

Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Pursue Me

“Lord, Your goodness pursues Your people. There is no way for us to outrun it. There is no way for us to exhaust it. You are infinitely good, and Your goodness will pursue us forever. We are Your people. Your have made us benefactors of the New Covenant through the death of Jesus Christ in … Continue reading Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Pursue Me →