Psalm 31 Oh Lord, I have come to You for protection, don't let me be disgraced. Save me, for You do what is right. Turn Your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe. You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of Your name, lead me out of this danger. Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in You alone. I entrust my spirit into Your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for You are a faithful God. I hate those who worship worthless idols. I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and rejoice in Your unfailing love, for You have seen my troubles, and You care about the anguish of my soul. You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress. Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away. I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within. I am scorned by all my enemies and despised by my neighbors--even my friends are afraid to come near me. When they see me on the street, they run the other way. I am ignored as if I were dead, as if I were a broken pot. I have heard the many rumors about me, and I am surrounded by terror. My enemies conspire against me, plotting to take my life. But I am trusting You, O Lord, saying, "You are my God!" My future is in You hands. Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly. Let Your favor shine on Your servant. In Your unfailing love, rescue me. Don't let me be disgraced, O Lord, for I call out to You for help. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them lie silent in the grave. Silence their lying lips--those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly. How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world. You hide them in the shelter of Your presence, safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in Your presence, far from accusing tongues. Praise the Lord, for He has shown me the wonders of His unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack. In panic I cried out, "I am cut off from the Lord!" But You heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. Love the Lord, all you godly ones! for the Lord protects those who are loyal to Him, but He harshly punishes the arrogant. So be strong and courageous all you who put your hope in the Lord!
I pray Lord, for remembrance to go directly to this Psalm for strength. Your strength Lord, to be able to stand up against Satan's attacks in my mind and to try to draw me away from You.
1 Peter 5:6-7 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time He will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for He care about you.
I humble myself unto You, Oh Lord. I cast all my cares (my present situation) upon You, O Lord, because I know You care about and for me.
Psalm 34:15-22 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; His ears are open to their cries for help. But the Lord turns His face against those who do evil; He will erase their memory from the earth. The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken! Calamity will surely overtake the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished. But the Lord will redeem those who serve Him. No one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.
The Lord is near to me (us) who have a broken heart, who are hurting and saves those who have a contrite heart, who are crushed in spirit.
Do not give in to the negative feelings of discouragement, defeat, hurt, et al.
Philippians 4:1a Therefore, my dear brothers and sister, stay true to the Lord.
Philippians 4:13 For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.
1 Samuel 17:47 And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues His people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord's battle and He will give you to us!
Rely on God's power, assume victory, pray continually. Be obedient to His Word. Wait for His leading, act on it and just do it...HIS way. Be steadfast, be assured of God's promises.
Read: Psalm 31 (see above) adversity
Psalm 42 As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before Him? Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, "Where is this God of yours?" My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be. I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration! Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again--my Savior and my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember You--even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount Mizar. I hear the tumult of the raging seas as Your waves and surging tides sweep over me. But each day the Lord pours His unfailing love upon me and through each night I sing His songs, praying to God who gives me life. O God my rock, I cry, "Why have You forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?" Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, "Where is this God of yours?" Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again--my Savior and my God! (see through the eyes of Jesus)
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.
Do not lose heart, remain faithful. Ask the Lord to strengthen you. Keep looking to Jesus--give it all to Him
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