Praying Through: Psalm 33:16-19

The Psalm

Psalm 33:16–19 (CSB)
¹⁶ A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be rescued by great strength.

¹⁷ The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power.

¹⁸ But look, the LORD keeps his eye on those who fear him— those who depend on his faithful love

¹⁹ to rescue them from death and to keep them alive in famine.

The Prayer

My Only Rescuer

In my darkest moments,

greatest fears
deepest pains
I would never turn to you
and instead I would flee
to idols and gods
that I thought would ease the pain
soothe my anxiety
save my soul.

My idols were lust

my gods were pornography
when I was thirsty
I would insist on drinking
crap-infused
toilet water

But you rescued me

you have kept my eyes upon you
you have turn my face
and my heart
to you
the source of everlasting joy.

You are the only one

who has kept me
fully and truly
alive.
I have your Son
who bled and died for me.
I have your Spirit
who has marked me
and is the only one
that will bear witness
that I am your child.

Please keep me closer

do not let me stray
Destroy my idols if you must
Kill my masters if you please
Burn this world around me
Take my soul
because I do not want to go back to hell
I just want to be with you

I love you Lord.