I always find it helpful to “pray Scripture” – to make the very words of the Bible my prayers to God!
The Psalmist was frustrated with the wicked – their behavior and sinful lives grieved him deeply. He didn’t know what to do about it except pray! Here’s his prayer… I made it mine today! His words became my prayer words on this “Lord’s Day”…
“Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning! Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You do I pray! O Lord, in the morning hear my voice! In the morning I prepare a sacrifice for You and watch…
“I, through the abundance of Your steadfast love, will enter Your house. I will bow down … in the fear [the “reverence”] of You. Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness! … Make Your way straight before me! …
“Let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may exult in You! For You bless the righteous, O Lord! You cover them with favor as with a shield!”
(Adapted from Psalm 5 for personal prayer)
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