Psalms 31:1-24 CEV I come to you, Lord , for protection. Don't let me be ashamed. Do as you have promised and rescue me. Listen to my prayer and hurry to save me. Be my mighty rock and the fortress where I am safe. You, Lord God, are my mighty rock and my fortress. Lead me and guide me, so that your name will be honored. Protect me from hidden traps and keep me safe. You are faithful, and I trust you because you rescued me. I hate the worshipers of worthless idols, but I trust you, Lord . I celebrate and shout because you are kind. You saw all my suffering, and you cared for me. You kept me from the hands of my enemies, and you set me free. Have pity, Lord ! I am hurting and almost blind. My whole body aches. I have known only sorrow all my life long, and I suffer year after year. I am weak from sin, and my bones are limp. My enemies insult me. Neighbors are even worse, and I disgust my friends. People meet me on the street, and they turn and run. I am completely forgotten like someone dead. I am merely a broken dish. I hear the crowds whisper, “Everyone is afraid!” They are plotting and scheming to murder me. But I trust you, Lord , and I claim you as my God. My life is in your hands. Save me from enemies who hunt me down. Smile on me, your servant. Have pity and rescue me. I pray only to you. Don't disappoint me. Disappoint my cruel enemies until they lie silent in their graves. Silence those proud liars! Make them stop bragging and insulting your people. You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you. You are their shelter from harmful plots, and you are their protection from vicious gossip. I will praise you, Lord , for showing great kindness when I was like a city under attack. I was terrified and thought, “They've chased me far away from you!” But you answered my prayer when I shouted for help. All who belong to the Lord , show how you love him. The Lord protects the faithful, but he severely punishes everyone who is proud. All who trust the Lord , be cheerful and strong.
Bring Your Emotions; Don’t Hold Back
From A Prayer To Soothe An Anxious Heart By Jennifer Heeren
The psalms are a great place to go when anxieties seek to overwhelm you. They often begin with a problem and a crying out to the Lord. Then they explain what they want. Finally, the Spirit within the author remembers the truths about just who God is and extreme comfort is the result. The situation may not go away but the attitude changes.
In Psalm 31, David comes to the Lord with tears blurring his eyes. He feels as if his body and soul are withering away. He feels sadness is shortening his years. His strength is gone. Like David, we should come to God with all our emotions showing. God knows about them anyway so why should I try to hold something back from him?
Dear Lord, I Thank You That I Can Come To You Always For Any Reason. I’m Grateful That When I Pray To You, You Answer Me. Help Me To Come To You At The Beginning Of My Fears And Anxieties Instead Of Waiting Until I Can’t Stand Them Anymore. The Quicker I Come To You The Better. You Want To Free Me From ALL My Fears. Help Me Look To You For Help More Often So That I Can Be Radiant With Your Joy. In Jesus’ Name I Pray, Amen.
Philippians 4:4-7 (ESV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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