Mike and I are reading a Psalm a Day right now. One of the things I love about the Psalms is that no matter what your emotion, you will likely find it expressed there. It can really be a helpful guide for praying when you just can't find the words.
I am praying for some friends who are facing very serious health challenges. It is such a helpless feeling to see someone you care about hurting. I literally woke up one day praying, but my words seemed too pitiful to appropriately cover the situation. I know that God's work is not dependent on my words, but still, I searched to express my thoughts. Today I went back to Psalm 5:11-12.
I am praying for some friends who are facing very serious health challenges. It is such a helpless feeling to see someone you care about hurting. I literally woke up one day praying, but my words seemed too pitiful to appropriately cover the situation. I know that God's work is not dependent on my words, but still, I searched to express my thoughts. Today I went back to Psalm 5:11-12.
"But let all who take refuge in you
rejoice;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
so that those who love your
name may exult in you.
For you bless the righteous,
O Lord;
you cover them with favor as
with a shield." NRSV
I am sure there have been times I've read over those verses and just thought they sounded nice. Today, they really speak to me. I love picturing God spreading protection over my friends, shielding them with his favor.
