Oh mighty God, I am laying before you and only you the deepest cry of my heart: don't delay, come right now; I need you to listen to what I am saying within, the intense earnest voice of my soul to you.
When you hear my prayer, let the words and attitude be unto you as a sweet incense with an aroma that only you have the formula for; let my lifted hands represent my deepest praise for the offering of Christ my saviour.
Let my spirit be calmed by you in such a way that the words that come from my mouth would only be uplifting and strengthening; let my lips become a doorway for only wholesome conversation concerning you and my fellow man.
Please touch my heart that it would not be deceived to see any separation from you or your ways as something to be desired, some self-serving pastry that would give temporary delight.
I submit to your correction O righteous king; your correction is a kindness to me, a proof that you are my loving father: chastise me deeply that there will be memorable wounds that your oil of mercy will heal; your oil will not break my head but preserve it; I will pray to stay away from the distractions of the evil and their evil ways.
When rewards come for the evil, I want to observe it and not participate in it; I want my prayer then and now to be one of sweet gratitude for keeping me in your ways.
Their bones will be displayed at the mouth of the grave just like plowing the earth brings to the surface hidden junk that must be disposed of.
But God, I am looking at you intently with an expectation of deliverance: I am looking at you and you alone, no one else - ever; please do not leave my very being destitute, forgotten, banished or helpless.
There are hidden traps laid for me, help me see them; the wicked one has a factory of discouragement schemes he is using on me.
Keep me from falling into his plans and let only those that reject your gospel fall into his net.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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