Praying the Psalms: Sat, 07 Jul – Psalm 7 ~ Protect us!

Praying the Psalms

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.

Morning Reading: Psalm 7 (NLT)

I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me.

O Lord my God, if I have done wrong or am guilty of injustice, if I have betrayed a friend or plundered my enemy without cause, then let my enemies capture me. Let them trample me into the ground and drag my honor in the dust.

Arise, O Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, and bring justice! Gather the nations before you. Rule over them from on high.

The Lord judges the nations. Declare me righteous, O Lord, for I am innocent, O Most High!

End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God. God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right. God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked every day.

If a person does not repent, God will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow. He will prepare his deadly weapons and shoot his flaming arrows. The wicked conceive evil; they are pregnant with trouble and give birth to lies. They dig a deep pit to trap others, then fall into it themselves. The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads.

I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
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Morning Prayer

Lord our God: You are our Savior, hear the prayers of your suffering people –

+ For all who fear for their lives…. Lord, protect us.
+ For all who are innocent…. Lord, protect us.
+ For all who are helpless…. Lord, protect us.
+ For all who are hopeless…. Lord, protect us.

Lord our God: You rule from on high; judge the nations and do what’s right –

+ For you are a friend of the innocent…. Get angry, Lord!
+ For you are an enemy of the wicked…. Get angry, Lord!
+ For you punish the unrepentant…. Get angry, Lord!

Lord our God: You always do what’s right. Fill us with songs of praise, that we may worship you and glorify your Name. Amen.
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“Lord My God” (Psalm 7) – The Shiyr Poets

Lord my God | You are my shelter and
Lord my God | I need your rescue from all who chase me down
Lord my God | They seek to tear me up and
Lord my God | Just like a lion prepared to take my life

Rise up O Lord in anger | Stand against the fury of my foe
Wake up O God bring justice | Gather nations; rule them from on high
Gather nations; rule them from on high

Bring an end | To the violence of the violent man
Defend the righteous as they stand secure in You
Bring an end | To the wicked schemes of wicked men
Yet unshaken the righteous endure in You

I will give thanks to my God | Because of his unfailing righteousness
It’s time to sing God’s praises | Praise the holy name of God most high
I will give thanks to my God | Because of his unfailing righteousness
It’s time to sing God’s praises | Praise the holy name of God most high
Praise the holy name of God most high

Lord my God | Lord my God

Lord my God | You are my shelter and
Lord my God | I need your rescue from all who chase me down
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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.
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+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Praying the Psalms: Fri, 06 Jul – Psalm 6 ~ Restore us!

Praying the Psalms

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.

Morning Reading: Psalm 6 (NLT)

O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage. Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. I am sick at heart. How long, O Lord, until you restore me?

Return, O Lord, and rescue me. Save me because of your unfailing love. For the dead do not remember you. Who can praise you from the grave?

I am worn out from sobbing. All night I flood my bed with weeping, drenching it with my tears. My vision is blurred by grief; my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.

Go away, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer.

May all my enemies be disgraced and terrified. May they suddenly turn back in shame.
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Morning Prayer:

Almighty God: Have mercy on us in this our time of trouble. We have sinned against you, and are undeserving of your restoration and loving-kindness. Our grief has been long and bitter; hear now the cries of our hearts –

+ For those in great danger – relieve our fears and anxieties…. Lord, restore us.
+ For those under your chastening hand – discipline us out of love…. Lord, restore us.
+ For those suffering physical and mental anguish – accept our repentance…. Lord, restore us.

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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“Restore Me (Psalm 6)” – The Shiyr Poets

Lord don’t rebuke me | Or in your wrath turn away | Have mercy on me Lord
In your anger | Don’t chasten me without cause | Your favor is my need Lord

I am faint feeling weak | I need healing | I need your relief
My bones are in agony | My soul is in anguish inside me

How long O Lord | How long O Lord | Till you restore me

Turn Lord deliver me | Save me because of your unfailing love |
Death holds no mention of your name | Who praises you from the grave

Lord I am worn out | I cannot weep anymore | Have mercy on me Lord
This constant groaning | this flood of tears on my bed | Your favor is my need Lord

Away from me all evil men | My God has heard my pleading for help
The Lord God has heard my cry | The Lord God will answer all my prayers
May all my enemies turn back in shame | May all my enemies turn back in shame
When you restore me | When you restore me When you restore me
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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Praying the Psalms: Thu, 05 Jul – Psalm 5 ~ Lead us!

Praying the Psalms

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.

Morning Reading: Psalm 5 (NLT)

O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.

O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked. Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil. You will destroy those who tell lies. The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.

Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.

My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery. O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love.
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Morning Prayer:

Lord God: To you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Hear our cries for help – for you alone are our King and our God; you alone are our path to peace.

+ For the wicked and evildoers, especially those who persecute your people – expose them and put them to shame.
+ For the liars and deceivers, especially those who defame your people – expose them and punish them.
+ For those who have rejected you – hold them accountable for their sins, and declare them guilty.

Lord God: You are our ever-present help in times of trouble. Hear our cries for help – for your faithfulness and loving-kindness is new every morning.

+ For your people, guide us along the right path – the path of Life.
+ For your people, show us the right path – through the Light of your Word.
+ For your people, lead us us along the right path – that we may glorify your Name.

Lord God: You are our refuge, we trust you with our lives. Cover us with your protection of loving-kindness – that we may be filled with joy and sing your praises, now and forever. Amen.
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“Listen to My Words” – The Shiyr Poets

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Praying the Psalms: Wed, 04 Jul – Psalm 4 ~ Have mercy on us!

Praying the Psalms

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.

Morning Reading: Psalm 4 (NLT)

Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? You can be sure of this: The Lord set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him.

Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the Lord.

Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, Lord. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.
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Morning Prayer:

Lord God: Have mercy on us and hear our prayers –

+ For, by your grace, you have declared us innocent…. Lord, have mercy.
+ For you have given us relief when we were in trouble…. Lord, have mercy.
+ For you have set apart the godly for yourself…. Lord, have mercy.
+ For you hear us when we call out to you…. Lord, have mercy.

Lord God: Infuse our hearts with gladness –

+ For you are the source of all our joy…. Lord, fill us.
+ For your joy provides us with security…. Lord, fill us.
+ For your joy is unspeakable, and full of glory…. Lord, fill us.
+ For your joy is endless, renewed every morning…. Lord, fill us.
+ For your joy satisfies us and consecrates our minds…. Lord, fill us.

Lord God: In you we are safe, grant us your peace and rest for our souls. Amen.
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“Sure of This (Psalm 4)” – The Shiyr Poets

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Praying the Psalms: Tue, 03 Jul – Psalm 3 ~ Rescue us!

Praying the Psalms

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.

Morning Reading: Psalm 3 (NLT)

O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!”

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy mountain. I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.

Arise, O Lord! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people.
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Morning Prayer:

Lord God: Watch over your people in these perilous times, especially those suffering great persecution and deprivation. Hear our cries –

+ For all who are surrounded by enemies with their plots and traps…. Lord, rescue us!
+ For all who are ridiculed because of their faith and practice…. Lord, rescue us!
+ For all who are harassed and oppressed by godless people…. Lord, rescue us!

Lord God: You are our deliverer, our refuge and hiding-place in any time of trouble!

+ Shield and protect us from harm, coming from any direction…. Lord, watch over us!
+ Surround us with your glory, even in the midst of our troubles…. Lord, watch over us!
+ Raise our spirits and strengthen our hearts, our hope is in you…. Lord, watch over us!

Lord God: Displace our fears with the assurance of your perfect love!

+ Give us holy calm, that we may sleep restfully through the night…. Lord, fill us!
+ Give us holy courage, that we may confidently face every challenge…. Lord, fill us!
+ Give us holy strength, that we may tirelessly press on through the day…. Lord, fill us!

Lord God: Victory comes from you! Defeat our enemies and bless us – to the glory of your name. Amen.
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“Watching over Me (Psalm 3)” – The Shiyr Poets