Sharing the Word

Words of King David - Psalm 39 (The Living Bible)

"I said to myself, I'm going to quit complaining! I'll keep quiet, especially when the ungodly are around me. But as I stood there silently the turmoil within me grew to the bursting point. The more I mused, the hotter the fires inside.  Then at last I spoke, and pled with God: Lord, help me to realize how brief my time on earth will be. Help me to know that I am here for but a moment more. My life is no longer than my hand! My whole lifetime is but a moment to you. Proud man! Frail as breath! A shadow! And all his busy rushing ends in nothing. He heaps up riches for someone else to spend. And so, Lord, my only hope is in you.

Save me from being overpowered by my sins, for even fools will mock me then.

Lord I am speechless before you. I will not open my mouth to speak one word of complaint, for my punishment is from you. Lord, don't hit me anymore - I am exhausted beneath your hand. When you punish a man for his sins, he is destroyed, for he is as fragile as a moth-infested cloth; yes, man is frail as breath.

Hear my prayer, O lord; listen to my cry! Don't sit back, unmindful of my tears. For I am your guest. I am a traveler passing through the earth as all my fathers were.

Spare me, Lord! Let me recover and be filled with happiness again before my death."


My prayer:

Father, I thank You and praise Your wonderful Name. A name above all other names, You alone are the great I Am.

I come before You today in awe of Your wonderful presence in my life.  I stand amazed as I gaze upon the beauty of this day, this life, this world.  I bow before You in grateful adoration for all You have given me and will provide in days ahead.  I want my life to be a life well lived, one that brings all honor and praise and glory to You alone. I want to trust You in each area of my life and to believe the words You have spoken to my heart. I know Your words are not void, but You fulfill all of Your promises to those who believe and walk in Your peace.

As I sit before You and listen to Your voice, I only ask to bring You joy.  My heart is overflowing with Your great love, Your kindness shown to me.  May I not fail You again, Lord. I am only a sinner saved by grace, Your gift through Jesus Christ, my King.  Today of all days do not allow me to lose sight of the purpose of Your hand upon my life.  I long for the day when I can behold You face to face.  May each of my days be spent listening to Your word, walking in Your path, obeying Your commands.  Today, when opportunities come my way to share the incredible gift of eternal life, may I be found faithful in sharing Your great love.

I pray for those who need Your touch today; who need to know You have a plan and purpose for their lives.  Do not allow them to become discouraged, but lift them up to higher ground above the noise, above the pain, above the lies. May they be set free and find peace and hope, as they take Your hand of mercy and grace. Let them live free and boldly in Your love and in the power of Your Name.

I praise You, because You alone are worthy of praise.

In Jesus Name, I pray,
Amen