Lord Jesus,
I praise You because you are worthy to be praised! Your name is excellent, and I love you. Thank you dear Lord for this time to be together. I love to spend my time with you. Lord I am sorry for my sin. Please show me what is in between You and I. Lord, as I read your word I pray you would speak to my heart through your word. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, "There is no help for him in God". But You, O LORD, are a shield for me. My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice. And He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept: I awoke, for the LORD sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Arise O LORD; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon Your people. Psalm 3:1~8 (all)
I really love this psalm! This scripture says alot about me. It says that I have troubles. Many troubles. Many rise up against me. However, I cry out to the Lord with my voice. It says I lay down, sleep and awake. I am not afraid of 10,000 people against me all around. Finally, God's blessing is on me.
I'm impressed with what this scripture says about God. It says that God wants to help me. He wants to help you with all your problems, big or small. The Lord is my shield. He protects me. He is my glory. He lifts my head. I love that He hears me when I cry to Him. He hears our prayers whenever we pray to Him. Also, He sustains me, and gives me good sleep. Something to remember whenever I'm struggling with insomnia. My Lord arises. My God saves me from all my enemies. My God strikes their cheekbones and their teeth; my God is a powerful, protective God!!
In light of these truths found in scripture, I see that some changes in my attitude and action might need to take place. First of all, I will speak the truth. Yes, I have troubles, but God is my shield, glory and lifter of my head! I will focus on God not my problems. God will demolish my enemies. I will continue to put my faith, hope and trust in the Lord.
My Prayer~(you may want to offer this prayer or a similar prayer using your own words to the Lord)~
Lord God,
I don't have to be afraid of my troubles nor enemies. Lord help me focus on God not my problems. Help me continue to put my faith, hope and trust in you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33