Psalm 40

 

1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. 6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest. 10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. 13 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me. 14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil. 15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. 16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified. 17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. Prayer:

Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before you with gratitude and praise, acknowledging your faithfulness and mercy. Just as the psalmist waited patiently for you and found deliverance, I too wait on you, trusting in your perfect timing and divine plan.

You have lifted me from the depths of despair, set my feet on solid ground, and surrounded me with your love. Thank you for the new song of joy and praise that you have placed in my heart.

Help me, O Lord, to make you my trust and to turn away from the distractions and deceptions of the world. May I seek your will and delight in doing it, with your law written upon my heart.

I declare your wonderful works and proclaim your righteousness to those around me. Let my life be a testament to your faithfulness, and may others be drawn to you through my words and actions.

In times of trouble, do not withhold your tender mercies from me, O Lord. Preserve me with your lovingkindness and truth. Deliver me from the snares that surround me, and let shame befall those who seek my harm.

I rejoice in you, O Lord, and magnify your name. Though I may be poor and needy, I find solace in the knowledge that you, my God, think upon me. Be my help and my deliverer, for I place my trust in you alone.

In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.