Thursday, September 1, 2011

ps 34

Psalms 34:1 I will praise the Lord at all times.  I will constantly speak his praises.
2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.
3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. 
4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.  He freed me from all my fears.5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. 6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. 7 For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good.  Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!  9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.

Lord God – help me to praise you at all times.  The times that are easy and hard.  The ups and downs.  The joys and pains.  Times of peace and trouble.  Times of doubt and discernment.  Free me from my lack of faith that comes through fear and doubt.  Let your presence be comforting.  God hear my desperation for you, know the place that I am in.  Save me.  Defend me.  Listen to me.

Lord I have tasted your goodness.  I have known your joy and peace.  You have provided for my need.  Even if you do not answer my prayer in the way I think you should answer my prayer – I will still trust in you.  I will not want.  God you are the provider.

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