Prayer for the Church

(Excerpts from Psalm 119)

LORD, may you be blessed! 12

We seek your favor with all our heart; be gracious to us in keeping with your word.58

Look upon us and be merciful to us.132

We tremble in awe of you.120

Our lips pour out praise.171

Our tongues sing about your promise.172

Hear our voices, LORD.149

Open our eyes! Let us see wondrous things from your instruction.18

Make your face shine on us and teach us your statutes.135

Revive us, according to your steadfast love.159

 

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your instruction is true.142

Instruction from your lips is better for us than thousands of gold and silver pieces.72

The decrees you issue are righteous and altogether trustworthy.138

They are our heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of our hearts.111

But when our eyes grow weary looking for your salvation and for your righteous promise,123

When our souls drip with sorrow, strengthen us through your word.28

Let your tender mercies come to us, that we might live. 77

We know LORD, that your judgments are righteous, and in faithfulness you humble us – in faithfulness, you afflict us.75

This is our comfort in our affliction: Your promise gives us life.50

LORD, we are strangers on the earth.19

When our souls cling to the dust, revive us through your word.25

Examine our ways and turn our steps back to you.59

Do not let us be ashamed of our hope.116

Turn our hearts to your testimonies and not to dishonest gain.36

Turn our eyes from looking at worthless things. Revive us in your ways.37

Remove from us the way of deceit and graciously give us your instruction.29

Make our steps steady through your promise; don’t let any sin dominate us.133

Teach us good judgment and knowledge, for we trust your commands.66

You are our shelter and our shield.114

When those who devise wicked schemes draw near,134

may your hand be ready to help us.173

Contend for our cause and redeem us.154

Let our cries reach you, LORD;169

Revive us in keeping with your justice.149

LORD, your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven.89

It is completely pure, and your servants love it.140

Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm.90

The earth is filled with your steadfast love.64

LORD, you have treated your servants well, just as you said.65

We choose the way of truth; we set your judgments before us.30

We long for your salvation; we put our hope in your word.81

We rejoice over your promise like those who find vast treasure.162

LORD, may you be blessed! 12

Please accept our freewill offerings of praise.108