Saturday, January 5, 2008

Psalm 5

While Psalm 4 is said to be written by King David in the evening ("evening psalm"), Psalm 5 is referred by Marilyn Hickey as a "morning prayer" (Marilyn Hickey, "Psalms: Classic Library Edition, 1997, p 19). It marks the day with a prayer in preparation for spiritual battle.

Praying for God's protection from lies spoken against us and families (Psalm 5:6), and from any other weapons formed against us (parallel verse: Isaiah 54:17) is ever more pressing on a daily basis. At the same time, we need to search and purify our hearts, seeking the Lord to reveal any sins in our lives; so that we can change or grow to be more tolerant of others around us.
"But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favour as with a shield." - Psalm 5:11-12

Heavenly Father, Your Word shows us that spiritual battle is real every day. We need to put on the armour of God every morning because the enemy wants to rob us of every spiritual blessings and joy given by You. I speak against any spirits of self-condemnation, lies, demotivation and arrogance that seek to destroy any relationships with people around me and family. And Lord, I pray for Your hedge of protection upon me, my loved ones and church friends, that indeed "no weapons formed against us shall prosper". In Jesus' name I pray and give thanks, amen.

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