Power When You’re Powerless

“Lord, you hear the prayers of the helpless; you encourage them and answer.” (Psalm 10: 17)

 

When you feel most helpless you’ll see God’s power most clearly.

 

Lord,

   Some days the challenges seem overwhelming,

      Yet, I know in those times I will see your power most clearly.

   Bring your power into my problems,

      Forgive me for focusing on them more than on you,

      Fill me with courage so I may see your answers.

Amen

Power When You are Weak

“Lord, the helpless commit themselves to you and you help them.” (Psalm 10:14)

 

At times you may feel powerless but that’s when you see most clearly God’s powerfulness.

 

Lord,

   Thank you that when I feel weakest I know you are strongest.

      That when I feel powerless I see your power clearest.

   Forgive me for worrying in my powerlessness.

      Help me instead to have confidence in your powerfulness.

      And to see your unlimited power released in my weakness.

Amen

 

 

Peace in Times of Struggle

“God will never forget the needy; nor the hope and prayer of the afflicted.” (Psalm 9:18)

 

For a season you may struggle but in the end God will answer.

 

Father,

   Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with challenges.  I struggle to stay on top.

      Yet, you’ve promised you hear my prayers and answer every one in your perfection.

   Rescue me from my struggles.  Set my feet on solid ground.

      Forgive me for doubting you.  Focusing more on my problems than your power.

      Fill me with your confidence.  Help me to rest in your hope.

Amen

 

Filled With Confidence in the Midst of Challenges

“Lord, those who know you trust in you because you never abandon those who seek you.” (Psalm 9:10)

 

We are filled with confidence not because of circumstances but because of God’s faithfulness.

 

Lord,

   Sometimes my challenges cause me to worry because they seem overwhelming,

      Yet, I rest in your confidence when I remember your unfailing faithfulness.

   Help me to look with eyes of confidence rather than worry,

      Fill me with your peace in place of my fear,

      Surround me with your faithfulness that I don’t deserve but diligently seek.

Amen

Protection From All Who Threaten

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a fortress in times of trouble.” (Psalm 9: 9)

 

The powerful may threaten but God’s fortress won’t be broken.

 

Father,

   Sometimes I feel afraid of the powerful who threaten me,

      Yet, I know inside your fortress they can never touch me.

   Forgive me for the fear of focusing on their threats instead of your protection,

      Open your gates so I may live in your fortress continually,

      Protect me with your power that is greater than all others.

Amen 

Finding Peace When Life Seems Unfair

The Lord rules the world with righteousness and brings fairness to all people.” (Psalm 9: 8)

 

Life may seem unfair at times but God brings fairness where there is none.

 

Lord,

   Sometimes it seems like life is so unfair,

      Yet, you promise you will make it fair.

   Help me to rest knowing you are not resting,

      Give me your peace knowing you make all things right,

      Let me see you win so I don’t need to strive to.

Amen

 

A Power Greater Than All Others

“The Lord reigns as king forever; he has established his throne to bring righteousness.” (Psalm 9: 7)

 

Evil may abound for a time but God will overcome it in the end.

 

Lord,

   Sometimes I feel like I’m surrounded by evil and afraid of being overcome.

      Yet, I know, you are king forever and your kingdom will prevail.

   Enter into my life and banish those who work evil,

      Let me see your power and goodness,

      Fill me with the confidence that results in your peace.

Amen

Overcoming Evil with Good

“Lord, you have destroyed the wicked; blotted out even their names so they will never be remembered.” (Psalm 9: 5)

 

Those who are evil may be powerful for a season but in the end won’t even be remembered.

 

Lord,

   There are those who are evil and powerful,

      Yet, your power prevails and wipes them even from history.

   Help me to rest in confidence of your power,

      Be at peace as I remember your promise,

      And see you overcome their evil with your righteousness.

Amen

 

Moving Beyond Hurts to Healing

“Lord, you took my side and set everything right as a perfect judge.” (Psalm 9: 4)

 

Life may seem unfair at times but God isn’t finished making it right.

 

Lord,

   Sometimes life seems unfair, filled with hurts I didn’t cause.

      Yet, I know you’re not finished and will turn those hurts into health.

   Protect me from the unfair hurts,

      Heal me from their pain,

      Fill me with peace to discover your healing.

Amen

Courage in the Face of Enemies

“My enemies turned and ran when you appeared, they stumbled and disappeared.” (Psalm 9: 3)

 

No matter how powerful your enemies God’s presence causes them to disappear.

 

Father,

   Sometimes I feel like I’m surrounded by enemies,

      Yet, I know they disappear when you appear.

   Overcome my enemies with your presence,

      Overcome my fear with your peace,

      Overcome my timidity with your power.

Amen