Our prayer today is based on Psalm 64.
Lord God, our hope lies in You alone. We are in a season of war, but we lift up our eyes to You---our Banner and Shield, the Captain of our souls. As servants of the Most High God we humbly cry out to You. We are confident that You hear our cry---our bitter complaint, and we ask You to keep us safe from this band of criminals and the conspiracy of the wicked people who are seeking to destroy America. They gather in their secret counsel to destroy us! We know You hear their slander and lies. Their words are like poison-tipped arrows shot in the darkness. They are unafraid and have no fear of consequences. They set their traps against us in secret; they strengthen one another, saying, “No one can see us. Who can stop us?” They are nothing more than unruly mobs joined in their unholy alliance, searching out new opportunities to pervert justice. They are deceivers scheming together their ill-conceived plot as they plan the “perfect crime.” Their endless evil is unsearchable! They attempt to hide the deep darkness of their hearts.
But all the while, You, God have Your own fire-tipped arrows! Suddenly, without warning, they will be pierced and struck down. Staggering backward they will be destroyed by the very ones they spoke against. All who see this will view them with scorn. Then all will stand awestruck over what You, Lord, have done; for You will vindicate the victims of these crimes.
As lovers of You, Dear God, we will be glad, rejoicing in our God Who defends us. We are confident that You will perfect that which concerns us, for Your mercy endures forever. You will not forsake the works of Your own hands. We will be found in Your glorious wrap-around presence, singing songs of praise to You for all You have done.
Lord, grant our leaders and their counsel ears to hear Your magnificent messages of direction and triumph. And may all of us who trust in You be still and know that You are God. We wait on You, Lord. In Your Word we hope. Blessed is our Rock Who reigns and may the God of our Salvation be exalted. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Amen
Amen to Every Word of your Beautiful, Power-Filled Prayer, Dear Servant of Jesus Christ.
Joining you in Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Praise.
Amen to everyone’s prayers.