Category Archives: Poetry

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. They rejoice in your name all … Continue reading →

Make them [the enemies] like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind (Psalm 83:13 NIV). Dear God, You have the power to take every obstacle before me and turn it into dust. That’s not always Your will; You … Continue reading →

Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, The son of man you have raised up for yourself (Psalm 80:17 NIV). Dear Lord God, Asaph knew You would send a Savior, though it would be a thousand … Continue reading →

I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old— what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us (Psalm 78:2-3 NIV). Dear God, we remember what You have done throughout … Continue reading →

Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. Your foes roared in the place where you met with us; they set up their standards as signs. They behaved like men wielding … Continue reading →

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come (Psalm 71:18 NIV). Dear God, You are the Creator of … Continue reading →

You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you (Psalm 69:5 NIV). Dear God, I confess that I have sinned. I know what is right, but I my selfishness I neglect to do it. I speak … Continue reading →

Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple (Psalm 65:4). Lord, You created the universe. All that exists belongs to You, … Continue reading →

For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name (Psalm 61:5 NIV). Dear God, Creator of the universe, Salvation of humanity, all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving, I kneel at the foot … Continue reading →