Take the
initiative and pray scripture to God—He likes to hear us use His words to
glorify and worship Him. Here’s my version of the most favorite of all Psalms—Psalm
23—as a prayer.
The Lord is my shepherd...Lord you are my shepherd--I trust you to
take care of me, keep me safe and show me where to go.
I shall not want--I'm relying on You Lord to provide for my
needs--spiritual & physical--including my health.
He makes me to lay down in green pastures—You provide a safe place for me where
there is plenty of food.
He leads me beside still waters--again providing for my safety--I won't
fall into swift currents and drown.
He restores my soul--He gives me hope and makes my life have
meaning.
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name sake...He shows me how
to live for Him--the right way.
Ye, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For Thou are with me. Even in the really tough times I don't have
to be afraid of anything--seen or unseen. That includes aches and pains--no
evil attacking me can keep me from God--He is always with me.
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. I don't have to be afraid of being beaten
by you, God--you use those shepherd tools to rescue me, keep me safe, and
protect me from harm.
You prepare a table before me in the
presence of my enemies. You provide nourishment for me--even when I'm being attacked,
accused, or watched by my enemies--those I'd be afraid of if You weren't close
beside me.
You anoint my head with oil. In a dry and dusty climate oil is
needed for our heads and feet--You not only provide that Lord--You take the
servant attitude and pour it on yourself. What an example of a true servant's
heart!
My cup overflows. You are so generous to me--I can't even
contain all that You bless me with--it just flows out of my heart and
life--hopefully blessing those around me.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me
all the days of my life. God, You are so good--blessing me so generously with all that
is good and showering me with Your mercy--which I don't deserve--but you give
it to me anyway--always and forever.
And I will dwell in the house of The Lord
forever. Jesus, You've a
place for me in heaven--and I long to be there with You through eternity. I
praise You!
Training Tip – If you haven’t taught your children to know Psalm
23 yet—help them begin to memorize it today. Pray scripture with your family
regularly so that becomes a habit for them.
Lord God, You are my shepherd and I depend on You.
Please continue to guide my children and grandchildren, too, in Your loving way—protecting
them from evil and giving them the assurance of your loving presence in their
lives.
Our God is awesome--and powerful--and merciful. Pray that He will touch and heal my niece Michelle as she is stricken with gallstones AND pancreatitis. Her pancreas must be healed before there can be any gallbladder surgery--and we are trusting that God will miraculously do just that. He can heal her gallbladder, too! He has wonderfully made us--and hasn't thrown away His diagram or design for perfection. Let it be Lord--a pure and perfect healing of Michelle's pancreas AND gallbladder. Thank You, Lord God. We give You the praise and glory and honor.
Our God is awesome--and powerful--and merciful. Pray that He will touch and heal my niece Michelle as she is stricken with gallstones AND pancreatitis. Her pancreas must be healed before there can be any gallbladder surgery--and we are trusting that God will miraculously do just that. He can heal her gallbladder, too! He has wonderfully made us--and hasn't thrown away His diagram or design for perfection. Let it be Lord--a pure and perfect healing of Michelle's pancreas AND gallbladder. Thank You, Lord God. We give You the praise and glory and honor.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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