Psalm 9

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." - verse 9

Father, You are a refuge, a stronghold, a shelter and so much more.  You are everything we need.  Life is full of trouble, but in You we know no trouble that isn't completely under control.  We don't know how to trust You, we don't understand your ways.  I don't understand your ways, but I believe.  I believe that You are God.  I believe that You are perfect and that Your love is boundless.  Be our refuge and stronghold.  Help me learn to cling to know, even as I realize that learning to cling to You means that my life will be difficult.  You are so much more valuable than a comfortable life.  You are the prize.  I love you for dealing with me so gently.  Thank you Jesus.

Psalm 8

Verse 1: "Oh Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.  You have set your glory in the heavens."

Lord God, you are magnificent.  You are perfect.  You are God.  Thank you for loving me.  Thank you for caring about me.  Help me to know your glory.  Help me to fear you properly.  You are awesome and mighty and all creation gives you praise.  I want to love you better.  I want to know you and become more like you.  I want to feel a passion for you like I've never known before.  Grab hold of my heart, my Lord and my God.

Psalm 7

Verse 15

"Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made."


Lord, I dig so many pits.  I can't fix me.  I can't save myself.  Please pull me out of the pits I make.

Psalm 6

Turn, Lord, and deliver me.  Save me because of your unfailing love.

Psalm 5

Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

Psalm 4

This one feels a lot like Psalm 3.  Starting out with "Answer me Lord when I cry out to you", or something like that, and concluding with something to the effect of "Because God is in control, I can sleep soundly despite all the craziness happening all around me."

We see the theme of trust, and the Lord watching out for the righteous while filling our hearts with joy.

Psalm 3

Lord, how many are my foes?  How many rise up against me!

The people are saying that I'm a hopeless case, that God won't take care of me.  They are going to be surprised because God has my back.  He is fighting for me.  He is my shield, and allows me to rest and sleep.  He answers when I call out.  I will not fear.

I ask Him to fight my battles and slay the wicked (even to break their teeth).  He will deliver me and all His people.