Tag Archives: Psalms

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 →

Do you rulers speak justly? Do you judge uprightly among men? No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth (Psalm 58: 1-2 NIV). Lord, in Your sovereign wisdom and love, You have … Continue reading →

I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. . . When I am afraid, I will trust in you (Psalm 57:4; 56:3 NIV). Lord, … Continue reading →

Your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor, you who practice deceit (Psalm 52:2). Lord, we are surrounded by negativity and downright lies. Sometimes I can’t figure out who or what is true. Lord, silence the deceivers. Expose … Continue reading →

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me… The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise… Let me hear joy and gladness; … Continue reading →

He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire (Psalm 46:9 NIV).   Lord, we long for peace in our world. Nations look with suspicion … Continue reading →

We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days long ago (Psalm 44:1 NIV). O God, I love to hear the stories of how You protected Your people, how You … Continue reading →

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord … Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The … Continue reading →