Praying Through: Psalm 119:13

The Psalm

Psalms 119:13 (CSB) With my lips I proclaim all the judgments from your mouth.

The Prayer

My Living Word

I know of your justice

and your terrifying wrath
you do as you please
in your good will
you strike down the wicked
and you perish your foes.

With my mouth

I tremble to speak
of your judgments
for I am a sinner
and I deserve your wrath.

Nevertheless

I am obligated
to speak to those
who face your wrath
for they do not believe
to call upon the name of the Lord
to look up upon him
and see his lovely face
and believe in him
and they will be saved.

I will speak of your good news

of your tender mercies
of your grace leveling on grace
of your steadfast love
to your people
whom you have saved
from your just wrath to come.

Spirit

give me the words
because I am lacking in speech
give me a tender heart
to the captives
and a shepherding heart
to those who are precious in your sight.

Amen.