I wrote this original Psalm before COVID changes all our lives. For the last year, I’ve posted words of encouragement to those who like us are basically housebound. We are still waiting for the vaccine. W know of others who have restricted their comings and goings far more than we have. We still see our grandchildren, occasionally shop and go out to eat, and thankfully can safely attend church. That being said, this My Psalm is called Discouragement.
“Almighty Father, You who created me/ You know me all too well./ when I am discouraged,/ bound by emotions which drain my energy/And sap my strength,/ I pray deliverance./ When life’s struggles become burdensome,/ when i see the dark skies and feel overwhelmed,/ when death and disasters are clouds on my mind,/ And the pain of sin overtakes my soul,/ I pray deliverance./ When I read in Psalms that David felt depression,/ I find strength and comfort in his acknowledgment/ Of You, His source of strength and confidence./ It blesses me to know I too can call upon Your Name./ I pray for deliverance./ when I discover once more/ The refreshment of Your Presence,/ Of the words You speak through Scripture,/ Or the hug of a friend You’ve sent to me,/ Or the encouragement of acts of kindness,/ Or the sunshine flooding my spirit,/ I recognize Your deliverance./ With my whole being, I thank You for once more,/ Telling my thirsty soul/ That You are my Rock/ You are my salvation,/ You are my everything./ What would I do in this life/ Without Your Presence?/ I fall on my knees in praise/ For Jesus who showed me His Father/ You, merciful Father, Who adopts me as Your child/ Where would I be if I could not call You Abba, Father?/ I know You as my Shepherd when I often stray,? I know You as the Lamp, the Light that I may not stumble,/ I know You as the Source of all that is good in this life./ I know You as the unfailing rudder of my ship/ I know You as the Giver of all good gifts,/ And I know You as my only Savior/ And my blessed Deliverer. Amen.
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