Praying Through: Psalm 31:14-18

The Psalm

Psalm 31:14–18 (CSB)
¹⁴ But I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.”

¹⁵ The course of my life is in your power; rescue me from the power of my enemies and from my persecutors.

¹⁶ Make your face shine on your servant; save me by your faithful love.

¹⁷ LORD, do not let me be disgraced when I call on you. Let the wicked be disgraced; let them be quiet in Sheol.

¹⁸ Let lying lips that arrogantly speak against the righteous in proud contempt be silenced.

The Prayer

How many times,

• my Lord,
• was I left for dead?

The amount of people who wished me dead

• were too many to count. I have been abused,
• and used for others' perverse sins.
• I have been forgotten,
• and not attended to my needs.
• I have been exposed,
• and called a liar. But you, O my God,
• are the only one who has saved me.
• Many people want to save me
• but lack the will and the power.
• Their heart has been turned
• but they could not help me. My heart has been broken,
• my mind has gone.
• And I have no power within me. But you've healed my broken,
• renewed my mind,
• and gave me your Almighty Spirit. Since you have rescued me,
• restored me,
• redeemed me,
• and kept me,
• I am yours. I am yours,
• and you are mine forever.

Keep me,

• the Savior of my Life
• and keep me close to your heart.
• Do not let me stray
• for I will be forgotten again
• and I will perish in hell
• apart from you.
• And that is a thought I cannot stand to bear. Be my portion and love,
• forever. Amen.