Psalm 77 Almighty God,You know my heart completelyand my deepest thoughts lie exposed before You.Nothing is hidden from Your sight.You, Lord, are with methrough the longest nights of soul-darkness,when stress and anxietypress down on my chestwith the oppressive powerof doubt and fear,when I questionYour faithfulnessor evenYour love,and accuse Youof failing to care.Right then,in the darkness…

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Psalm 76 Almighty God, I worship You,I celebrate Your goodness and glory,dwelling among Your people,shining in splendour and majesty,filling us with awe and wonder.Lord, You are our Great Defender. So, when danger confronts meand darkness seeks to overwhelm me,Arise in power, O Lord.Drive out the darknessby Your perfect presence.Defeat every dangerby Your mighty power.Keep me…

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Psalm 75 LORD God Almighty, I will praise You forever! You are with me in all Your glory,and You do marvelous works of grace in my life,every single day. I praise You, Lord! You are the Sovereign Judge of all humanity,the Faithful Sustainer of all the earth. You humble the arrogantand rebuke the wicked.You exalt…

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Psalm 74This Psalm was composed as a prayer after the desecration and destruction of the Temple – the Gathering Place of God’s People for worship and prayer. As I meditate on this Psalm, it leads me to pray for the protection and blessing of the Church I am part of today. I invite you to…

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Psalm 72 King of kings and Lord of lords,Ruler of heaven and earth,I bow in prayer for the rulers of this world,for kings and queens,presidents and prime ministers,and for all under their leadership,who govern the nations of the earth: Teach them Your ways of justice and righteousnessso that they may governfor Your gloryand for their…

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Psalm 71 Sovereign LORD,You have been my Godmy whole life through.From infancy to the present day,my Shield and my Defence. Once I seemed so strong,but now I feel so weak.So many threats surround me,and danger lurks on every side.Those who oppose me seek my downfalland mercilessly target my life. But You, LORD,You are always with…

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Psalm 70 O LORD,When I am under threat and in danger of deathSave me! Help me, LORD! Deliver me from those whomock me mercilessly,celebrate my struggles,plot and plan my fall.Bring on them Your justice:Confuse their conspiracies;Defeat their designs;Turn them back in shame.Save me! Help me, LORD! O LORD,All my hope is firmly in YouI will…

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Psalm 69 Almighty God,Hear my honest prayeras I pour out my heart to Youin moments of utter desperation –treading water,lost at sea,no land in sight,swells so high,waves towering over me,choking,hoarse from screamingfor helpin vain,my criesswallowed by the wind,unheard,unheeded,no help at hand:“Help, LORD, help!” Wavesrise up to overwhelm me;Wavesnot made of water.Wavesof hatred and malicious lies,of…

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