Monday... Maybe this is a prayer for you, today?

Monday... Maybe this is a prayer for you, today? Maybe?

There is power in praying the Bible. I love the Psalms. They teach us so many ways to worship God, to reach out to Him and what and how to pray to Him.

David says in Psalm 25:1-3 (NLT), "O Lord, I give my life to you." Now that is a good start. "I trust in you, my God." That's why David prayed to God. He trusted Him. The Amplified Bible say, "O my God, in You I [have unwavering] trust [and I rely on you with steadfast confidence]" I love that, steadfast confidence.

Now he gets to specifics. This may be what you need to pray. "Do not let me be disgraced or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat." Do you need to pray that today? Do you? Are you in a situation that is greater than you and you need help in making right decisions, in making wise decisions, in handling the situation? God does that. He wants us to trust him and have steadfast confidence so He puts us in situations where we need Him? Is that where you are today?

He goes on, "but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others." The Message says, "Don't embarrass any of us who go out on a limb for you. It's the traitors who should be humiliated. And that is a big YES, isn't it.

Verses 5 (NLT), "Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me." Yes He is! "All day long I put my hope in you." All day long. Not just when you're reading you Bible or having spiritual thoughts. Even when bad things are happening to you, remember He is the one who saves you, He is your hope! Yes He is. Reach out to Him. Quietly pray to Him.

And verse 6. This is so good, "Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past." Yes you pray that but what you really are praying is that you remember His compassion and you remember His unfailing love.

But this you do ask Him, verse 7b, "Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord."

There is power is praying that prayer. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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