Trust in the Lord, and do good dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Psalm 37 – David’s Prayer for When the Wicked Prosperįret not yourself because of evildoers be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. If you feel like you’ve reached a dead end in life, pray this prayer for God to help you find His path forward.ĥ. We do know it involved his enemies, a need for God’s guidance, and sin in his life. We don’t know what troubling situation drove David to pen Psalm 25. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation for you I wait all the day long. Make me to know your ways, O Lord teach me your paths. Psalm 25 – David’s Prayer for Help, Guidance, and Forgiveness Go deeper on Psalm 23 with this sermon series by Pastor Colin Smith.Ĥ. You might consider memorizing Psalm 23 for your prayer life or for bringing the comfort of God to others in need. Praying Psalm 23, one of the most believed portions of Scripture, will comfort your heart and instill confidence in our Good Shepherd as you meditate on His gracious dealings in every area of your life. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies you anoint my head with oil my cup overflows. Psalm 23 – David’s Prayer for Comfort, Peace, and TrustĮven though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me your rod and your staff, they comfort me. David pleads for God to help him to live a God-honoring life.ģ. Just like nothing is hidden from the heat and light of the sun (verse 6), the Word of God shines light that exposes the dark corners of our souls (verses 7–11). The second section praises God for revealing Himself in His Word, explaining that God’s Word revives the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes, and is greater than gold and sweeter than honey (verses 7–11).ĭavid closes the Psalm in a surprising way: a prayer for protection against sin. “The heavens declare the glory of God” (verse 1). The first section of Psalm 19 (verses 1–6) praises God for revealing Himself in creation. Keep back your servant also from willful sins. Psalm 19 – David’s Prayer in Response to God’s Glorious Self-Revelation When we pray this blessing for ourselves or others, we ask God to fulfill His purposes in blessing His people with His peace and presence.Ģ. Sin brought the curse into the world, but God promised to bless the whole world through Abraham’s seed, a promise fully realized in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:3). The Lord bless you and keep you the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.Įver since creation, God has wanted His people to enjoy His blessing (Genesis 1:28). Numbers 6:24–26 – Aaron’s Priestly Blessing 1 25 Powerful Prayers from the Bible Prayers of the Old Testamentġ. What follows are 25 powerful prayers from the Bible you can easily adapt for prayer. These prayers, inspired by the Holy Spirit, help us know God’s priorities for prayer and can inspire our own prayers. While we can pray in response to whatever we read in the Bible, I’ve found the prayers of Scripture a unique treasure. I just open the Bible, read what God says in His Word, and respond. This is a great practical relief for me! I don’t need to wait until I’m especially inspired or sharp to approach God in prayer. Praying the Bible is simply responding to the conversation that God our Father has already started. God starts the conversation by speaking to us through His Word. Think of it as having a conversation with God. I’ve found the best answer to that struggle is the practice of praying the Bible. In my research into why we struggle to pray, one of the top answers was “ I don’t know what to pray.” Many people feel stuck repeating a handful of prayer requests and as a result, give up on prayer before they really begin.
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