“I love the Lord because He hears my voice
and my prayer for mercy.
Because He bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!” ~ Psalm 116, 1-2 NLT
“For You are my hiding place;
You protect me from trouble.
You surround me with songs of victory. The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.‘” ~ Psalm 32:7-8. NLT
“The Lord helps the fallen
and lifts those bent beneath their loads.
The eyes of all look to You in hope;
You give them their food as they need it.
When You open Your hand,
You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.
The Lord is righteous in everything He does;
He is filled with kindness.
The Lord is close to all who call on Him,
yes, to all who call on Him in truth.
He grants the desires of those who fear Him;
He hears their cries for help and rescues them.” Psalm 145:14-19, NLT
Your gentle whisper, Lord, comforts me
Lord, I hear You whisper to me, calling me out of the deep darkness of my thoughts — fearful thoughts, thoughts of uncertainty. Thank You for bending down to listen to my cry. And thank You for loving me enough to draw me into the embrace of Your Spirit, where I find comfort and rest.
You are my sure place in this crazy world — my anchor in the storm. You command the treacherous waves and perilous winds to cease, and they obey Your voice. I’m so grateful. Thank You for teaching me to listen for Your whisper and then to follow it to the safe place beneath Your wing.
I ask that You teach others the same. Many struggle with restless minds and torn hearts crowded with fear and anxiety. Open their ears that they may hear your gentle whisper. Teach them to come when You call. Teach them of Your faithful promises that come alive in Your embrace.
In Your presence is fullness of joy and perfect peace. In Your presence, I find wisdom and understanding. I gather strength and endurance. But I must learn to respond when You call to me in my despondency.
Awaken my heart to love You more. Let the knowledge of Your saving grace continue to astound me and cause me to be amazed by Your tender and personal care. May Your strong arm protect me, Your righteousness seal me in covenant with You.
Hear me, Lord. You are my hiding place
Cause me to remember Your goodness. Your faithfulness. Stir up a hunger and thirst within me that cannot be satisfied until I choose to be still and spend time with You and You alone.
You alone are God.
You alone are worthy of my praise, my love, and my devotion.
You are a good, good Father.
In Jesus’ Name I pray,
Amen
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray for you. You may contact me directly at nan@nanjones.com
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Sweet blessings to you,
