How to be Filled with Joy

“I will give thanks to you Lord with all my heart and speak about all your wonderful works.” (Psalm 9: 1)

 

You may feel overwhelmed but you will overcome when you fill your heart with thankfulness.

 

Father,

   Thank you for all of your wonderful acts of love,

      That no matter what I may face you overcome.

   Help me to rest in that confidence,

      Look with that expectation,

      And see the wonders of your power.

Amen

Unconquerable Power for When You Feel Powerless

“Lord, our Lord, your name is the greatest in all the earth.” (Psalm 8: 9)

 

You may feel powerless but God’s power is unmatched.

 

Lord,

   Thank you that in those times I feel powerless,

      You show me most clearly your unconquerable power.

   Bring your power into my powerlessness,

      Let me see your power in all your greatness,

      Help me rest in peace confident not in my power but yours.

Amen

Unconquerable Power

“I give thanks to the Lord because he makes all things right; I sing praises to the Lord Most High.” (Psalm 7: 17)

 

Evil may appear to win at times but God makes all things right in the end.

 

Lord,

   I praise you that even when impacted by evil I know you will work it all for good.

      That you are not overcome by evil,

      but in your unconquerable power you overcome it.

   Bring your power to my challenges,

      Your victory to my problems,

      And your praise to my lips.

Amen

Power Greater Than Any Problem

“My shield and defense is God who saves those who are right with him in their heart.” (Psalm 7: 10)

 

You have protection not because of your power but God’s unlimited power.

 

Father,

   Thank you that when I feel weakest you show yourself strongest,

      When problems seem overwhelming, you reveal you are overcoming.

   Bring your power into my circumstances today,

      Overcome the challenges that seem overwhelming,

      And help me to rest in the confidence that you are overcoming.

Amen

 

Turning Hurts into Blessing

“Rise up Lord in your anger against the rage of my enemies.  Awake God, and bring your justice.” (Psalm 7: 6)

 

Enemies my try to hurt you but God in his power will rescue you.

 

Lord,

   I’ve been hurt by those who wish me harm,

      But I know you can rescue me from their plans,

      And turn their hurts into healing.

   Protect me from my enemies,

      Lead me from their hurts to your healing,

      Help me to rest in your justice freed from seeking my own.

Amen

Protected and Secure

“Lord, my God, in you I take refuge and find protection.” (Psalm 7: 1)

 

You may be surrounded by challenges but in God’s fortress you have refuge.

 

Lord,

   Sometimes challenges surround me and adversaries hunt me,

      Yet I know, I can find refuge in you,

      And protection in your fortress.

  Protect me in your kingdom,

      Answer my needs in your love,

      Help me to rest in your confidence.

Amen 

Strength When You Lack Strength

“Get away from me, you who are trying to hurt me.  For the Lord has heard my prayers.” (Psalm 6: 8)

 

There may be those who have power to overcome you but God’s power is never overcome.

 

Father,

   I have been hurt by some who have more power than me,

      Yet, I know they don’t have more power than you.

      And you hear my prayers and act in your power.

   Save me from those who may hurt me,

      Surround me with your protection,

      Let me see your powerful completion.

Amen

Never Failing Love

“Hear my prayer, Lord, and deliver me from all of my troubles.  Save me out of them because of your never failing love.” (Psalm 6: 4)

 

Sometimes it seems God doesn’t hear, yet, he is always waiting simply for you to ask.

 

Father,

   Here I am again, my life feels overwhelming.

      Yet, I know you haven’t left and you hear me.

      And love me with a love that never fails.

   Hear my prayers.  

      Let me see your power.

      Help me feel your presence.

Amen

Power in Your Weakness

“Lord, give me your mercy for I feel faint, heal me for I feel in agony.” (Psalm 6: 2)

 

When we come to the end of our strength that’s when we find God’s.

 

Lord,

   Sometimes I feel at my end, so weary I can’t go on.

      Yet, that’s when I see you most clearly,

      And feel your presence most closely.

   Come to me with your strength in my weariness,

      Fill me up with your power in my weakness,

      Comfort me with your presence in my loneliness.

Amen

Surrounded With Love Like a Shield

“Lord, you bless those who live with you and surround them with your favor like a shield.” (Psalm 5: 12)

 

No matter what you may face in this world God’s love is greater.

 

Father,

   Thank you for your love and power which surrounds me like a shield,

      And is greater that anything I may face,

      Filling me with joy that goes beyond understanding.

   Surround me with your love and power,

      Fill me with your confidence and joy,

      Let me see your blessings beyond imagination.

Amen