Psalm 123 Prayer In Times Of Distress And Humiliation
- Ngechent
- Jul 17, 2024
- 4 min read
Psalm 123 Prayer In Times Of Distress And Humiliation
Dear brethren, this psalm invites us to lift up our eyes and hearts to cry out to God in times of distress and humiliation. Just as the psalmist lifted their eyes to God in desperation, we too seek His mercy and grace in the face of ridicule and contempt. May the words of Psalm 123 guide our prayer, as we seek refuge in God’s love and care. Let us pray
“I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.”
“I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. From the depths of my soul, I seek your guidance and grace. As I begin this new day, I surrender my worries and fears to your loving care.
Lord, you are my rock, my refuge, and my savior. Your power and wisdom are beyond measure, and your love is boundless. I trust in your goodness and your plan for my life.
As I look to you, I ask for your strength and courage to face the challenges ahead. May your grace and peace be my constant companions, and may your spirit guide me on my journey.
Please help me to keep my eyes fixed on you, even amid turmoil. Remind me that you are always with me and that your love never fails.
I lift up my eyes to you, dear Lord, and I pray that your blessings and favor will be upon me and those I love. May our lives be a reflection of your glory and grace.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
“As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master,as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God,till he shows us his mercy.”
“Dear Heavenly Father,
As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till you show us your mercy.
We come before you with humble hearts, acknowledging our dependence on your grace and your love. Just as a slave looks to their master for provision and protection, we look to you for guidance, comfort, and strength.
We long to experience your mercy and your presence in our lives. We yearn for your divine guidance and your loving care. Show us your mercy, Lord, and grant us your peace.
Just as a slave finds freedom in their master’s kindness, we find freedom in your love and your redemption. You are our Master, our Savior, and our Lord.
We wait for you, Lord, with expectation and hope. May your mercy and your grace be our portion, and may your love be our constant companion.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
“Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt. Lord, God of compassion and grace,”
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt. We come before you with heavy hearts, weighed down by the burdens of life. We have faced scorn and ridicule, rejection and pain.
But in the midst of our suffering, we cry out to you, our Rock and our Redeemer. You are our only hope, our only refuge. Have mercy on us, Lord, and hear our plea.
We confess our sins and our shortcomings, and we ask for your forgiveness. We acknowledge our limitations and our weaknesses, and we ask for your strength and your guidance.
Lord, have mercy on us, and grant us your peace. Comfort us in our affliction, and give us the grace to endure. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us, and to love those who have hurt us.
May your mercy and your love be our portion, now and forevermore. Amen.”
4 We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.
“Lord, Almighty God,
We come before you, broken and weary, bearing the scars of ridicule and contempt. We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud. The mocking voices of those who scorn us have left us feeling shattered and alone.
But in the midst of this pain, we lift our eyes to you, our Savior and our Shield. You are our hiding place, our refuge from the storms of life. We ask that you shelter us under your wings, and hide us from the cruel words and actions of those who seek to destroy us.
Forgive us for the times we have tried to bear this burden on our own, and for the moments we have doubted your love and care. Strengthen us, Lord, to stand firm in the face of ridicule and contempt, and to respond with grace and humility.
May your love and your grace be our armor, our shield, and our sword. May we rise above the petty taunts of the arrogant, and may we emerge stronger, wiser, and more compassionate because of our trials.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
Dear friends in the lord, as we conclude our prayer, believe and trust that what you have asked from the lord has been granted you, in Jesus’ name!
As I pray, I remember that salvation is not a solo journey but a communal celebration. So, let’s commit ourselves to sharing this morning’s prayer from the Psalms with those around us – family, friends, and neighbors. Together, let us embark on this spiritual adventure, supporting and encouraging one another as we walk towards Christlikeness. May our collective pursuit of God’s heart foster a sense of community, accountability, and joy, so that we may collectively experience the transformative power of His love and grace. Amen.
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