A Prayer Formed From Psalm 124 and Other Bible Readings From Today

         O God, our Father, blessed be your powerful name. You are great and greatly to be praised. Everyday we walk out into a hostile world, but you are with us. You are for us. Throughout the day the enemy of all that is right and good and holy is seeking to steal, kill, and destroy, but you are with us. You are for us. Thank you, God, for your presence and power to keep us from harm, to deliver us from evil.

         Lord Jesus, you walked this earth. You know the dangers we face. You know the weakness of the flesh against the powerful forces of evil, against principalities and powers in heavenly places. O God, be our strength today. Be our wisdom and purity and witness today. Give light to drive back the darkness. Give our feet solid ground on which to walk. Set us free when we get entangled in the snares of temptation. You are for us. You are with us. Blessed be your name, Lord Jesus Christ.

         Holy Spirit, our Helper, our Guide, our constant Companion, your word is eternal, your words are life. Guard us today from the deadly distractions and lies of the devil. Build us up in a most holy faith, an overcoming faith, faith that is greater than the flood of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. You are for us. You are with us. And we are saved. Thank you, God. Hallelujah.

         O Lord, today we pray for our world leaders. They have been placed in positions of authority by you. Accomplish your purpose for their life. Protect them today and their families. Give them wisdom to make choices that will help and heal the people under their responsibility. Surround them with men and women like Joseph and Daniel who know you and will be a constant witness of your presence, power, and grace to influence the decisions that they make. Bring them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ by giving them the gift of repentance and faith.

         And Lord, I also pray for….be with them, be for them, be their strength, their healing, their wisdom, their hope, their salvation. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. AMEN.