Monthly Archives: September 2019

A New Song

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A New Song

“But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness;

My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.

I will sing to the Lord because He has dealt bountifully with me.”

Psalm 13:5-6

“Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth.

Sing to the Lord, bless His name;

Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.”

Psalm 96:1-2

“Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;

Yes, our God is compassionate. The Lord preserves the simple;

I was brought low, and He saved me. Return to your rest, O my soul,

For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. You have rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.

I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living.”

Psalm 116:5-9

Lord,

I’m so glad I am trusting in You alone.

My heart rejoices when I surrender my plans and seek Your face

for comfort, strength, and wisdom.

I am blessed when I walk in Your presence.

Thank You, Jesus, for Your grace, lovingkindness and unfailing compassion.

You have protected and preserved my life so I may shout to the world a new song.

You rescued me from death and offered me eternal life. How much can I ask?

I am chosen, redeemed and a new creation in Christ.

In Jesus’ name, I boldly and loudly praise His tunes.

Amen.

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My Deliverer.

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“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he longs.” Psalm 12:5

“The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalms 9:9-10

“And my soul shall rejoice in the Lord; It shall exult in His salvation. All my bones will say, “Lord, who is like You, who delivers the afflicted from him who is too strong for him, and the afflicted and the needy from him who robs him?” Psalms 35:9-10

Lord,

I am standing on solid grounds today. I praise You for your guidance, wisdom, discernment, and protection.

You are my stronghold in time of need and in times of trouble. You are my Deliverer.

I am trusting in Your future so calm my anxious heart today. I will rejoice in You alone.

In Jesus’ name, I boldly praise,

Amen.

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His Shelter

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“But let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy. And may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You.” Psalm 5:11

“Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones. Praise is becoming to the upright.” Psalm 33:1

“You, O Lord, will keep them. You will preserve him from this generation forever.” Psalm 12:7

Lord,

I praise You today for being my Refuge and a Shelter in moments of distress.

Thank You for your lovingkindness, and protection when I need You the most.

I sing for joy and will always praise about Your faithfulness.

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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You Understand

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“O Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;
You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear.

To vindicate the orphan and the oppressed,
So that man who is of the earth will no longer cause terror.” Psalm 10:17-18

“The Lord protects the strangers;
He supports the fatherless and the widow,
But He thwarts the way of the wicked.” Psalm 146:9

“Let not the oppressed return dishonored;
Let the afflicted and needy praise Your name.” Psalm 74:21

Lord,

You are my King who knows and sees what is going on in my life,

You hear all my prayers, strengthen my heart, and refresh my soul.

I am so grateful for Your faithfulness and unfailing protection.

You truly understand my current circumstances.

You watch out for families and their well-being.

You are the Judge who sees the wicked and their evil intents.

I praise You for who You are, Your protection, and justice.

In Jesus’ name, I praise. Amen.

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He Heals Us

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“O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
Nor chasten me in Your wrath.
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am pining away;
Heal me, O Lord, for my bones are dismayed.” Psalm 6:1-2

“The Lord has disciplined me severely,
But He has not given me over to death.” Psalm 118:18

“Come, let us return to the Lord.
For He has torn us, but He will heal us;
He has wounded us, but He will bandage us.” Hosea 6:1

Lord,

I repent of any unconfessed sin in my heart. Do not rebuke me.

Be merciful and forgiving. Show me Your ways.

I am listening to You and no one else’s opinions. You have my undivided attention, Lord.

You want for me to walk away from unhealthy patterns of living.

Show me how to take better care of my health. You are the best Physician and Counselor.

I want to grow closer to You as I honor Your temple.

In Jesus’ name, I boldly pray. Amen.

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Be Gracious.

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“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress;
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1

“I was crying to the Lord with my voice,
And He answered me from His holy mountain.” Psalm 3:4

“Turn to me and be gracious to me,
For I am lonely and afflicted.” Psalm 25:16

Lord,

I am moving in a new direction. I am in distress about the unexpected road. Help me trust You.

I’m searching for guidance and I also need Your strength, comfort, and wisdom.

Be gracious and forgive me for all my anxious thought(s) and soothe the rhythms of my heart.

When making a life-altering decision, It is typically a lonely road, yet it is comforting to know You are already there on my behalf.

I may have a plan, Lord, You direct all of my steps though.

Guide me. Teach me. Rebuke me. Be gracious, Lord, and show me every step of the way.

I praise You for opening up a new journey.

I am elated about the unlimited possibilities of the new journey.

In Jesus’ name, I courageously pray and boldly praise.

Amen.

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Sing for Joy

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“But let all who take refuge in You be glad,
Let them ever sing for joy;
And may You shelter them,
That those who love Your name may exult in You.” Psalm 11:5

“Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.” Psalm 33:1

“The righteous man will be glad in the Lord and will take refuge in Him;
And all the upright in heart will glory.” Psalm 64:10

Lord,

I want to take refuge in You always,

Protect my mind, heart, and soul every time I encounter confusion or chaos.

You are my only Light (1 John 1:5).

I want to embrace Your love at sunrise, seek Your face throughout the day, surrender my plans and please You in every I can, Lord.

I have faith in You alone.

You are love (1 John 4:8, 16). Your never-ending blessings are palpable.

I am singing to You in gladness. I am shouting tunes of Joy regardless of the darkness, I walk into later on.

In Jesus’ name, I courageously praise and pray.

Amen.

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Worship Him

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“Worship the Lord with reverence

And rejoice with trembling.” Psalm 2:11

“But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness, I will enter Your house,

At Your holy temple, I will bow in reverence for You.” Psalm 5:7

“My flesh trembles for fear of You,

And I am afraid of Your judgments.” Psalms 119:120

Lord,

I am submitting to You and I want to surrender my will.

True freedom comes from genuine worship and surrendering it all.

I will worship You with honor and rejoice in humility.

Your unconditional love and kindness are appreciated.

I will always be inspired by Your promises. I will never lose hope.

I will bow before You, my Lord, my King and forever Conqueror.

In Jesus’ name, I boldly pray.

Amen

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His Precepts

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“How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord who walks in His ways.” Psalm 128:1

 “He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither. And in whatever he does, he prospers.” Psalm 1:3

“Planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God” Psalm 92:13

“The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian. Now his master saw that the Lord was with him and how the Lord caused all that he did to prosper in his hand.” Genesis 39:2-3

Lord,

You are the wisest Counselor.

You are the King of Kings.

As I meditate on Your Word day and night, I want to stand firmly on solid grounds, build character and help me flourish one day at a time. I will capture every one of Your precepts in my heart and live out in obedience for the rest of my life. Walk with me, Lord, just like You were with Joseph thousands years ago both in dire moments as well as in his most prosperous season.

Take the lead, Lord. I surrender my life.

In Jesus’ name, I courageously pray.

Amen.

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