Psalm 119-12, Lamed (“staff”)

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Here is today’s prayer from Psalm 119-12, Lamed, “staff”, (verses 89-96):

God. Abba. Father.

There is nothing of greater import than your word. It is the shepherd’s staff and your voice combined. By your word, you lead. By your word, you created. By your word, we have life. Your word lasts forever. It is our firm foundation. Your truths are always relevant, always dependable, always faithful.

We find great comfort in your word. It is our hope and our peace. It is our delight and our salvation. We will never forget your word.

Day after day, night after night, we reflect on the ancient stories through your word. And they are not just stories, but wisdom and meaning for life. When our foes seek us out, we can respond in strength and confidence via your word.

You created man and woman and all things in the earth. Each has its limits. Yet your word knows no bounds. When you speak, we are healed. We you speak, we are shown great love and mercy. When you speak, we find life, life and more life!

Thank you for your grace. Thank you for your word. It is our life.

Through Jesus.

Amen.

We’re reading through, and with intentionality, praying through the Psalms during this school year. There are 150 Psalms, divided into 180 different readings. See this post for more info.

(c) 2021. Rich Ronald.

Psalm 119-11, (Kaf, “palm”)

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Here is today’s prayer from Psalm 119-11 (Kaf, “palm”), verses 81-88:

God. Abba. Father.

Today we ask for your hand of blessing on our lives. Your word is our only hope. Your Word is our life. We will not forget your promises to us. We will not forget the many times you have rescued us.

We need your touch again, Lord. Somedays we are empty. Worn out. Spent. Exhausted. Isn’t it time yet, God?  Bring new life. Please bring healing. Bring revival. Bring redemption. Bring peace and joy to this world. To this Land. To your people. Thank you!

Your unfailing love never fails. Never. We trust you, God. We trust in your ways. We trust in your leading.

Revive our souls.

Through your Word, Jesus.

Amen.

We’re reading through, and with intentionality, praying through the Psalms during this school year. There are 150 Psalms, divided into 180 different readings. See this post for more info.

(c) 2021. Rich Ronald.

Psalm 119-10, Yod (“hand”)

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Here is today’s prayer from Psalm 119-10 (Yod, “hand”), verses 73-80:

God. Abba. Father.

We praise you today and thank you for your creation. You are the artist, the potter. You molded us with your very own hands. Then your very breath gave us life. Give us your wisdom. We need understanding in this life. We need your common sense in this world. Raise up others who will gladly open their hands to receive your instruction.

Forgive us when we do things our way; when we are selfish. Your path is the way of truth and life. We reach out our hands to take yours and say, “Lead us, Papa.” May following you be our top priority.

We find joy in the teaching of your word. In times of anxiety or pain, we have found comfort, hope, and peace in your word. It brings us life — just as when you breathed into us, when you first formed us. Thank you.

May we be quick to share with others the joy we have found in you and in your word. May we be zealous for your truth. Give us your wisdom. Let our lives reflect the clarity of your truth and grace to those in this world who hear lies and discord.

Thank you for leading us by your faithful Word. The Word is Jesus. He is our life.

And it is in His name we pray.

Amen.

We’re reading through, and with intentionality, praying through the Psalms during this school year. There are 150 Psalms, divided into 180 different readings. See this post for more info.

(c) 2021. Rich Ronald.