Psalm 138

v.8 The Lord will vindicate me;
    your love, Lord, endures forever—
    do not abandon the works of your hands.

Do not abandon the works of your hands.  Father, you finish what you start.  You have begun a good work -- in your world, in our city, our community, my family and in me.  Carry this work on to completion.  Do not abandon the works of your hands.  Your love endures forever.  Draw me close to you.  Let me know the warmth of your embrace.  Fill my heart with joy in your presence.  Forgive my sin.  Make me whole.  Forgive me, Father God.  Amen.

Psalm 137

v. 4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?

Father, let my heart remember you always.  May you forever be on my mind.  Give me the words to worship you and share your goodness with the people around me.  Let me not wander to foreign lands, but dwell in your house always.  Amen.

Psalm 136

v. 23-24 He remembered us in our low estate
His love endures forever.
and freed us from our enemies.
His love endures forever.

Lord, God, thank you for your hand of protection on my family.  Thank you that even when we are down, you are with us.  You walk through the valley with us.  You go before us always.  Your love, indeed, endures forever.  I give you all thanks, praise and glory.  Amen.

Psalm 135

v. 7 He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.

Lord God, you have complete control.  We know this and we know you are to be trusted.  As this hurricane bears down on my family, I pray your protection over them and all your people.  We need you.  Hear our cry.  No matter what, I trust you.  Amen.

Psalm 134

v. 1    Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord.

Father, all glory, honor and praise be to you.  I love you and need you.  Grab me and draw me close.
Amen.