You Inhabit My Praise - Psalm 22:1-3

My God, my God, why hast thou forsken me? Why art thou so far from helping me and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not: and in the night season and am not silent. But thou art holy, o thou that inhabiest the praises of Israel.

These Words of yours cause my heart to tremble when I think of You saying them on the cross and they help me to remember that even if I do not feel you, You are there.  Even if my circumstances roar so load that I do not hear you, You hear me.  And so when I cannot sense You,  I know one place I can always find You  -  I meet You in my praise.  I will sing to You Lord and meet you in the sanctuary of my heart.  In the secret place, the holy place, You are waiting for me.

Secret Faults - Psalm 19:7-14

The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.  The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandments of the Lord are pure, enlightenening the eyes.  The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.  More to be desired are they than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey comb.  Moreover by them is your servant warned: and in keeping them there is great reward.  Who can understand his errors?  Cleanse thou me from secret faults.  Keep back thy sevant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Word of God you are perfect. Change my heart and mind to follow after You always. What You say is certain and makes me wise. Your principles are right and cause my heart to rejoice. Your commandements are pure and full of Light.  They illuminate my path and my mind as I follow them. The deep awe and reverence of the Lord is pure in every way and endures forever. I tremble before You.  Your judgments are true and righteous altogether.  I desire them more than all riches - more than anything. They are sweeter than honey to my taste. I savour your Words like honey comb. You guide me and warn me with your living Words. They are Spirit and Life. When I embrace your Words and let them live in me, I find great reward and riches. I begin to know the love of God that passes understanding. No one truely understands their errors and weaknesses. But Lord, You understand me. You know my inward thoughts. Cleanse me from secret faults. Deliver me from those things I hide from myself and others. Hold me back from doing those things that are not appropriate for me as your daughter. Let no temptation or fleshly desire have dominion over me. Then I will be filled with innocence.  Let all my words and the meditations of my heart and mind bring You joy, my Lord - my Source and my Rescuer.

The Lord My Rock - Psalm 18:1-3

I love thee, O Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliver; my God, my strength, in whom I trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.  I will call upon the name of the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.

My hear whispers to you, "I love you, Lord. You are my strength."  Your presence within me is my rock, and my fortress when storms rage. You deliver me and give me strength to stand. In you I put all my trust. You hold me together and fill my life with abundant victories. You set me in the high tower of your presence above the fray. I will call upon your name my Lord, most Worthy of All Praise, and you will save me from all that rises against me.

The Apple of Your Eye - Psalm 17:6-8

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
Shew thy marvelous lovingkindnes, O thou that saves by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
 Keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.

I call to You and You hear my cry. You bow your ear Lord to listen to my words.  Show me your marvelous kindness and tender mercies. Save me from myself and mine enemy; for my life is in your hand. I put my trust in You alone. Keep me in Your heart as the apple of your eye. May I bring your delight. Hold me close to your heart in your warm embrace. Cover me in the shadow of your wings. In you I find my rest, my comfort and my peace.

My Deepest Joy - Psalm 16:7- 11

I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou will not leave my soul in hell; neither will thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at they right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Lord, I exalt You and adore You. Thank you for teaching me and leading me by Your Spirit. In the night my innermost being communes with You. You are always in my heart and mind, and you guide my steps and thoughts. Because you are at my side, I shall not be moved. You whisper in my ear, "This is the way. Walk ye in it." Therefore I have great peace and quiet joy. You lead me in paths of honor, abundance and humility. When circumstances rear their head I can rest knowing my ways are in your hands. Like your dear Son, you will not allow the jaws of hell to swallow me. Your will not allow the evil one to corrupt me, because your holiness is my covering and protection. You will show me the path of true life. It will get brighter and brighter.   In Your presence is my deepest joy. Nothing compares to being with You.

Resting Place - Psalm 14:2

The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.                                                                                                         

                                                                                        photo by Candy Siklosi

Here I am Lord. Early will I seek You. Reveal yourself to me that I might be one that You feel understands You. Let me be a friend with whom you can rest unguarded. I love your presence.

Hear My Heart - Psalm 13:3-6

Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
Lest mine enemies say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
                                                                                                       Ps. 13:3-6

Lord, hear my heart. Open my eyes to behold your beauty. You are my heart's desire. You are my source. All my fountains are in You. Reveal yourself to me - live in me lest my enemies and my flesh prevail against me. Let them not have dominion over me. I trust in your mercy and grace and I rejoice in your sure victory in my life. I will sing to you. My heart overflows for you have blessed me beyond measure.