Filled with Joy and Rest

“My heart is glad and I rejoice, my body also rests in safety.”  (Psalm 16: 9)

 

Lord,

   I rejoice because of all your blessings and for keeping me safe,

      I rest knowing you are with me and blessing me continually.

   Fill my heart with joy and my lips with praise,

      Surround me with your protection and give me your rest.

Amen

Always Confident, Never Shaken

“I know the Lord is continually with me, right beside me, so I will not be shaken.”  (Psalm 16: 8)

 

Lord,

   Thank you for being with me, continually, day and night,

      Right beside me, constantly, so nothing can shake me.

   Help me feel your presence, fill me with your confidence,

      Walk with me every moment so nothing can ever shake me.

Amen

God Guides You Day and Night

“I will praise the Lord who guides me, even at night he instructs my mind.” (Psalm 16: 7)

 

Lord,

   I praise you for your guidance, for speaking into my mind even while I sleep.

      You are guiding my steps and counseling my mind continually.

   Guide me in your perfect way, give me clarity of your perfect plan.

      Give me confidence to follow you and peace to wait for your leading.

Amen

 

 

Delightful and Wonderful Gifts

“Lord, your gifts to me are delightful and my inheritance from you is wonderful.” (Psalm 16: 6)

 

Father, 

   You have blessed me with delightful and perfect gifts,

      And you continually give me your inheritance which is beyond wonder.

   Give me your gifts, fill me with your inheritance,

      And help me to watch expectantly so I may see them all.

Amen

 

Every Need Fulfilled Forever

“Lord, you provide for all of my needs and keep me always secure.” (Psalm 16: 5)

 

Father,

   You have always provided for every need that I have,

      And you will keep me secure in your protection and love forever.

   Fill up my needs with your boundless gifts,

      Fill up my concerns with your unlimited confidence.

Amen

God Delights in You

The Lord says, “My people, who are godly, are majestic and noble and I delight in them.” (Psalm 16: 3)

 

Lord, 

  You have given me majesty and nobility, honor among the greatest.

      And you delight in me and in giving me precious gifts fitting for your child.

   When I doubt my worth remind me of the majesty you’ve created in me,

      When I question, fill be with the confidence of my nobility.

Amen

Every Good and Perfect Gift

“You are my God and from you comes all the good things I have.” (Psalm 16: 2)

 

Father,

   You have given me every perfect gift, everything good I have is from you.

      And you will continue to bless me with all of your good gifts every day.

   Give me your gifts, fill up my needs, shower me with your abundance.

      Help me rest in your confidence and see your gifts through eyes of expectation.

Amen

Protection and Peace

“Keep me safe my God for in you I find refuge and protection.” (Psalm 16: 1)

 

Father,

   Thank you for always keeping me safe, especially in those times I only realized it later,

      So I know you will continually keep me safe especially in those times I don’t see it.

   Surround me with your protection, give me your shelter and refuge,

      Fill me with your confidence that brings me your peace and rest.

Amen

 

Always Secure, Never Shaken

“The one who walks with God will always be secure, never shaken.” (Psalm 15: 5)

 

Lord,

   I praise you that you have always been with me keeping me safe and secure.

      I know you are with me everyday so I have nothing to fear.

   Surround me with your protection, bless me in your love.

      Give me confidence when I’m shaken, so I may see your power in my challenges.

Amen

Accepted and Blessed

“Lord, who may live with you in your house?  Those who are forgiven and given your righteousness.” (Psalm 15: 1-2)

 

Father,

  Thank you that though I’m imperfect, you have accepted and blessed me as your child,

      I know I will walk with you everyday in your all of your blessings.

   Give me your blessings, let me feel your presence,

      Remind me of your love, fill me with confidence in our relationship.

Amen