My Book of Psalms

Sometimes following you is like hiking in the fog Some trails are familiar, some are new Sometimes you bring a map, some days you don't Sometimes you call us to wander and wonder Hiking along the fog might settle Seeing ahead isn't really an option If I try to look ahead, I might get lost So I turn my attention to my steps Focusing where I place my feet keeps me grounded I can see the ground, looking straight down If I try to glance up just a step or two advanced I might find myself confused again, or tripping up Hiking in the woods I might need to see But too far ahead I can afford to leave unknown Maybe atop a hill I may catch a glance of a mountain Something off in the distance that may be ahead The funny thing about trails, though, they bend Maybe I see a hilltop clearing up ahead I head back into the fog following the trail I'm on My path bends and turns and twists Further down I go, never going up the hill I saw I expected a high hilltop, but...

Lord, you are good When the enemy attacks, I will proclaim even louder, "God is so good!" I was pushed down, but I landed on my knees My face is turned to you, my Lord I don't even look towards my accuser God you are greater! I don't fear the enemy He is weak. His only power is the power that we have given him. Though I suffer, I will sing I know this is the way You are still good, Even when I am pressed. My heart celebrates your goodness through hardships "I'm pressed but not crushed Persecuted not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed I'm blessed beyond the curse For his promise will endure And his joy is gonna be my strength Though the sorrow may last through the night Joy comes in the morning!" In the courts of the enemy king David sang your praises Three men stood proclaiming loyalty to you alone Your people sowed seeds of your kingdom as they weeped Nehemiah continued to build the wall as enemies fought them ...

God, I've been an encourager. I've been an optimist and a ray of hope, but I've also been beaten. I've grown weary and hopeless before. I'm weary now. I'm tired. I'm hurting in more ways than one. I'm terrified. Give me peace. God, give me wisdom so that I can know my limitations, and please, God, give me the courage to ask for help when I need it. Give me the boldness to speak up! Show me how well I am loved by giving me ears to listen. Ears that will hear my cry for help and respond correctly and helpfully. God, I pray for answers. I pray that I won't be left wondering forever. Please, give me the strength to search for answers for as long as it will take. And if I don't get any answers, then give me peace through that. If I get answers that aren't good, Give me peace through that. And give me the courage and grace to share with who and how I need to. I don't want my life to change, but I recognize that somethin...

God, You are so beautiful I am terrified "but when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you." My heart is worried "I will trust in you I will not be moved I will trust in you and I won't be shaken." But I am shook I'm sorry that I haven't trusted you God, give me peace. Give me hope and faith through my doubts. If it were easy it might not be worth it. I don't know what's in store for me, but no matter what happens I will trust in you.

You are faithful, Even when I am not. You have never failed me. You care for me. You provide for me. You are light. You are my comfort in times of distress. God, you provide everything I need So that I have enough to share with others You overflow. You have not given fear or timidity You have given power, love, and self-discipline. When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. When I pray to you You hear me You free me From all my fears

God, when I am weak you are strong In every one of my flaws, each weakness, each shortcoming every time I alone am not enough, you receive the glory. My strength has not brought me this far Your grace has allowed me thus far You have provided, you have fought for me Thanks be to God! Everything good in me is him! God, Let every aspect of my life give you glory. Every word I say, Every breath I take, Sol deo Gloria! Help me to glorify you. Help me to share your wonder, your beautiful mystery.

Lord, I know I could never be perfect. I know I could not earn my salvation. I am saved by your grace and mercy alone. Forgive me, O Lord. You are kind and gracious to forgive You seek justice You have paid for my sins I am forgiven God, I am amazed everyday by your love and grace. How can you still love me? You are everything to me. You love me despite my mistakes. You have forgiven me. You died for me. You love me, so that I might love you. Lord, my heart is yours.

Lead me, Show my mind and heart what to do Give me the wisdom to know I have done wrong and what I can do to fix it and what I need to do to get back on track. "God, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only goal is to finish this race and complete the task the Lord has given me. The task of testifying to the good news of God's grace." Above all else let your light shine through me and your will be done in my life.