Psalm 12

 

12 Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

² They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.

³ The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

⁴ Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

⁵ For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

⁶ The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

⁷ Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

⁸ The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

Prayer :

Abba Father, in a world where faithfulness seems to be in short supply and honesty is scarce, we turn to you, the unchanging and faithful God. Help us, O Lord, for the trustworthy seem to have vanished, and deceit abounds.

May your truth prevail over the lies that are spoken, and may you silence the flattering lips that harbour deception. We pray that you would guard our hearts against the allure of false promises and manipulative words.

Lord, arise on behalf of the poor and the needy who are often exploited and oppressed. Protect them from those who would harm and malign them. Your words are flawless, and we find refuge in your promises that are as pure as silver refined in a crucible.

You, Lord, are the defender of the needy and the protector of the oppressed. Keep us safe from the schemes of the wicked, and may justice prevail in a world where what is vile is sometimes honored. Help us to stand firm in your truth and to live with integrity in all that we do.

In the name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

 

Psalm 13

13 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

² How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

³ Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

⁴ Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

⁵ But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

⁶ I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Prayer:

Abba Father,

In moments of despair, I come before you with a heart heavy with questions and sorrows. How long, O Lord, will you forget me? How long will my soul wrestle with thoughts that seem to lead to darkness? It feels as though sorrow has become a constant companion.

I cry out to you, Lord, asking you to look upon me and answer. Bring light to my eyes, that I may not be overcome by the shadows of despair. Do not let my enemies triumph over me, and do not allow my foes to rejoice in my fall.

Yet, in the midst of my troubles, I choose to trust in your unfailing love. My heart finds joy in the assurance of your salvation. I lift my voice in praise, for you have been good to me, and I know that your mercy endures forever.

Lord, be my strength in times of weakness, my light in the darkness, and my source of hope when all seems lost. In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

Prayer - Manger Throne

Prayer 

Abba Father, in the name of Jesus

In the presence of Your majesty, my heart swells with an overwhelming  gratitude, a cascade of emotion stirred by the profound love and deliberate choices You've made for me. The very idea that You, in all Your resplendent glory, could have unveiled Your might in a grand display of fire and splendor, and yet, You chose the quiet path of meekness, leaves me utterly humbled.

Oh, Sovereign King, whose throne is a manger, my soul bursts forth in powerful thanksgiving. You deliberately chose the unassuming backdrop of Bethlehem, cradling Your divinity in the warmth of common humanity. Your story, a saga of redemption, is an indescribable gift, a treasure beyond measure.

As I traverse the sacred journey from the vast expanse of heaven to the humble cradle and onward to the victorious cross, my spirit resonates with emotion. Heaven and nature, in harmonious unity, echo praises for our King. The grave, unable to contain Your glory, witnessed Your triumphant emergence, and I joyfully proclaim, "This is my King!"

All hail the King, who, in the quiet strength that resonates with  authority, conquered the mightiest challenges. Glory be to You alone, my Savior and Redeemer. My life, my praises, the entirety of my being, I lay before Jesus, the King on a manger throne.

May the intense love and grace that define my personal journey of faith be a blazing light, guiding me ever closer to You. With a heart ablaze in profound gratitude, I declare the awe-inspiring glory of my King to every corner of my world.

In Jesus name and with a heart aflame, I pray. Amen.

Manger Throne Lyrics

You could have stepped into creation
With fire for all to see
Brought every tribe and nation to their knees
Arriving with the host of heaven
In royal robe and crown
The rulers of the earth all bowing down

But You chose meekness over majesty
Wrapped Your power in humanity

Glory be to You alone
King who reigns from a manger throne
My life, my praise, everything I own
To Jesus the King on a manger throne

You could have marched in all Your glory
Into the heart of Rome
Showed them splendor like they'd never known
But You wrote a better story
In humble Bethlehem
Creator in the arms of common men

You will die for our redemption
And You'll rise so we can live

Glory be to You alone
King who reigns from a manger throne
My life, my praise, everything I own
To Jesus the King on a manger throne

From heaven to the cradle
From cradle to the cross
Let heaven and nature sing
This is our King
But the grave couldn't hold Him
Our God has overcome
Let Heaven and nature sing
This is our King

From heaven to the cradle
From cradle to the cross
Let heaven and nature sing
This is our King
But the grave couldn't hold Him
Our God has overcome
Let Heaven and nature sing
This is our King

All hail the King
All hail the King
All hail the King

Glory be to You alone
King who reigns from a manger throne
My life, my praise, everything I own
To Jesus the King on a manger throne
My life, my praise, everything I own
To Jesus the King on a manger throne
To Jesus the King on a manger throne

Prayer - Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah)

Prayer

Abba Father,

Light of the World, treasure of Heaven, we come before you with hearts filled with gratitude and awe. In the brilliance of Your presence, we find joy that surpasses understanding, like stars shining in the wintery sky.

We thank You, Joy of the Father, for reaching through the darkness and shining across the earth. Your light dispels the shadows, and we are overwhelmed by Your love. From the beginning, the tragedies of time were no match for Your boundless love. From great heights of glory, You saw our stories, entered into our lives, and became one of us.

Hallelujah, we sing! Hallelujah for the things You have done! We adore You, and we bow down before You, the Light of the World. You are the crown in the manger, born for the Cross, to suffer and to save. High King of Heaven, death is now poorer, and we are richer by the price You paid.

As we lift our voices in praise, we declare that You are the Light that lights up the dark. Soon, You will come again with fire in Your eyes, to ransom Your own. We eagerly await the day when, through clouds, You will lead us straight into glory, and there You shall reign forevermore.

Hallelujah, Light of the World! We sing with hearts full of gratitude, awe, and love. May our lives reflect the radiance of Your light in every moment.

In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!

Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah) Lyrics

Light of the world, treasure of Heaven
Brilliant like the stars, in the wintery sky
Joy of the Father, reach through the darkness
Shine across the earth, send the shadows to flight
Light of the world, from the beginning
The tragedies of time, were no match for Your love
From great heights of glory, You saw my story
God, You entered in, and became one of us

Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah
Sing hallelujah for the things He has done
Come and adore Him, bow down before Him
Sing hallelujah to the light of the world

Light of the world, crown in a manger
Born for the Cross, to suffer, to save
High King of Heaven, death is the poorer
We are the richer, by the price that He paid, ohh

Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah
Sing hallelujah for the things He has done
Come and adore Him, bow down before Him
Sing hallelujah to the light of the world
You're the light of the world
Light up the dark

Light of the world, soon will be coming
With fire in His eyes, He will ransom His own
Through clouds He will lead us, straight into glory
And there He shall reign, forevermore
Oh, forevermore

Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah
Sing hallelujah for the things He has done
Come and adore Him, bow down before Him
Sing hallelujah to the light of the world
The light of the world

Psalm 11

11 In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Prayer:

Abba Father, in the midst of challenges and uncertainties, I turn to you as my refuge and strength. When the world around me seems to crumble, and the foundations are shaken, I place my trust in your unwavering presence.

Lord, there are moments when it feels as though the wicked prevail, and arrows of trouble are aimed at the upright. Yet, I know that you are on your heavenly throne, and your eyes see all that happens on earth. You are a God of justice, and you hate violence and wickedness.

I pray for the righteous and the upright in heart, that they may find strength and courage in you. Protect them from the schemes of the wicked, and may they feel your presence in the midst of adversity.

Lord, let your righteousness prevail. May your justice be a beacon of hope in a world that sometimes seems dark. For you are a God who loves justice, and the upright will one day see your face.

In times of trouble, help me to stand firm in my faith, knowing that you are with me. May your peace that surpasses all understanding guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

I offer this Prayer in the name Jesus, Amen.

Prayer - Gratitude

Abba Father,

As I stand before You, my heart swells with gratitude that transcends my feeble words. How can I express the depths of thankfulness for Your unending grace and boundless love? In the quiet of my soul, I find myself echoing the lyrics of this song:

"All my words fall short I got nothing new How could I express All my gratitude?"

Indeed, my words falter in the vastness of Your goodness, and I am left with nothing but a humble heart, ready to sing praises to You. With arms lifted high, I offer You my worship, knowing that You alone are worthy.

"So I throw up my hands And praise You again and again 'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah Hallelujah"

In the simplicity of my praise, I surrender all that I am to You. My gratitude finds its expression in the repeated refrain of "hallelujah," a melody that echoes through the chambers of my heart.

"And I know it's not much But I've nothing else fit for a King Except for a heart singing hallelujah Hallelujah"

I recognize the inadequacy of my offering, yet, with a heart full of love, I present to You my sincere "hallelujah." It is not much, but it is all I have—a heartfelt response to Your majesty.

"So come on, my soul Oh, don't you get shy on me Lift up your song 'Cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs Get up and praise the Lord"

Encourage my soul, Lord, not to shy away from expressing the gratitude that wells up within. Let my song rise, for within the depths of my being, a lion—the Spirit You placed within me—roars with praises. Empower me to rise and praise the Lord with all that I am.

In the chorus of this gratitude, I lift my voice with the psalmist:

"Praise the Lord Praise the Lord Praise the Lord"

For all that I have, all that I am, and all that I ever will be, I praise You, O Lord. My heart sings a resounding "hallelujah."

In the name of Jesus, I pray.

Amen.

Gratitude Lyrics 

All my words fall short
I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude?

I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do

So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

I've got one response
I've got just one move
With my arm stretched wide
I will worship You

So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

So come on, my soul
Oh, don't you get shy on me
Lift up your song
'Cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord

Oh come on, my soul
Oh, don't you get shy on me
Lift up your song
'Cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord

Come on, my soul
Oh, don't you get shy on me
Lift up your song
'Cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord, hey

Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

So I throw up my hands
Praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

Prayer - I speak Jesus

Abba Father,

Filled with Your love and peace, I bow before You, overwhelmed with gratitude and awe. I come before You not just with words but with a heart filled with love for Jesus, the name that holds immeasurable power, healing, and life. I declare the name of Jesus with a knowing that surpasses understanding that flows from the depths of my soul.

As I speak the name of Jesus over every heart and every mind, I am compelled by a love that goes beyond words—a love that recognizes the peace and serenity found within Your presence. Jesus, Your name is a melody of love that resonates in the core of my being. With a heart on fire for You, I trust in Your covenant-keeping nature, knowing that Your love endures through generations.

In the sanctuary of Your love, I call upon the You, the God who opened up the ocean with unparalleled might. Jesus, I speak Your name with a deep knowing that every dark addiction breaks in the radiance of Your love. Your love is the force that shatters fear, anxiety, and every stronghold, and I declare this truth with a heart captivated by Your boundless love.

Your name, O Jesus, is power personified. It is the love that broke the chains of sin and set me free. I shout Your name from the mountaintops, declaring Your victory over every enemy. In the embrace of Your love, I speak the holy name of Jesus, recognizing that Your love transforms impossibilities into realities.

Lord, Your name is love, and Your love is the mightiest force in the universe. I declare that every chain is shattered, every stronghold is broken, and every shadow is dispelled. Your love is my refuge, my strength, and my ever-present help.

Jesus, in the quiet moments where I am alone with my thoughts, I speak Your name with an outpouring of love that surpasses all understanding. Over the whispers of doubt, insecurity, and inadequacy, I declare the truth of Your unending love and acceptance. Your love breaks through the shadows of self-doubt with the illuminating power of grace.

With an unwavering love for Jesus, I speak Your name over every circumstance and challenge, knowing that in You, I find strength, solace, and an unwavering source of hope.

In the name that carries the weight of all love—Jesus—I pray.

Amen.

I speak Jesus Lyrics

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
Over every heart and every mind
'Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
'Til every dark addiction starts to break
Declaring there is hope and there is freedom
I speak Jesus

'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
Over fear and all anxiety
To every soul held captive by depression
I speak Jesus

'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like the fire

Shout Jesus from the mountains
Jesus in the streets
Jesus in the darkness over every enemy
Jesus for my family
I speak the holy name
Jesus, oh

Shout Jesus from the mountains
Jesus in the streets
Jesus in the darkness over every enemy
Jesus for my family
I speak the holy name
Jesus (Jesus)

'Cause Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire

Your name is power (Your name is power)
Your name is healing (Your name is healing)
Your name is life (You are my life)
Break every stronghold (break every stronghold)
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire

I just wanna speak the name of Jesus
Over every heart and every mind
'Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus