Reflections on Psalm 19-22

Lord, You are well-known to Your creation.
Your reality is present throughout the earth, even in the skies.
The sun moves in its orbit at Your behest.
Every word You speak is right and true
Your word is sweeter than honey and more precious than gold.
I cannot keep myself holy, but please keep me from sin and let all my thoughts, words, and actions be pleasing to You.

Lord, hear us when we pray.
Help us in our need, and remember our offering to You.
Grant us our heart’s desire, so we may rejoice in You!
We know that You alone save us, not power or might we may possess or alliances we form.
Save us, O King, when we call.

Lord, when I feel like I am alone, when the enemy tries to make me doubt, I will remember the victories of the past and trust You for today’s help.
When everyone seems to mock me and come against me, like vicious animals against a lamb, I remember that You took me at my birth and made me Your own.
At times I am weak and dried up, my bones all seem out of joint.
Dogs surround me, and I can count my ribs as if I am a starved child.
People already talk about who will take my place and wear my clothes.
But You, O LORD, are not far from me. You will stop the mouth of the dogs, the lions, and the wild oxen.
I will declare Your glory! You have not forgotten the weak or needy.
Everyone shall praise You, rich and old. We will all have the strength to bow before You.
To our posterity and our inheritance, the story of the great God shall be told.
Thank You for loving and keeping me from my enemies and through my trouble.

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