This past week I invested 3 days of prayer at a retreat called The Brook at Bethpage.This past week I invested 3 days of prayer at a retreat called The Brook at Bethpage.
Spent a lot of time in the Psalms. Had an amazing answer to prayer involving a deer seemingly searching for water, similar to my thirst and searching for God. (see Psalm 42)
I jotted a quick mediation note on each of the Psalms I read.
Psalms
Ps 1 – The Lord watches over my way
Ps 2 – I kiss the Son and hide in him
Ps 3 – Deliverance comes from the Lord and I cry aloud to You
Ps 4 – A desperate prayer
Ps 5 - Waiting in expectation I sing for joy and rejoice in expectation
Ps 6 – I am worn out from groaning, You have heard my cry for mercy
Ps 7 – I will give thanks, sing praise, and be barren of evil
Ps 8 – I am a man that God is mindful of
Ps 9 – He has never forsaken those who seek Him
Ps 10 – O Lord, there will always be room for You in my thoughts
Ps 11 – You examine me and in You I take refuge
Ps 12 – may my tongue not be found boasting, but my ears listening to Your flawless words
Ps 13 – I will trust, sing, and rejoice. Please send light to my eyes O God!
Ps 14 – You look down on me, I will turn to you, I will turn aside to you
Ps 15 – I want to dwell in your sanctuary, lead me to lead a unshakeable life
Ps 16 – When I set You before me my heart will be glad and I will experience fullness of joy
Ps 17 – I do not pray with deceitful lips, I would be satisfied with seeing thy likeness O Lord
Ps 18 – I call to you my rock, fortress, deliverer.
Ps 19 – O Lord revive my soul as I focus on Your word
Ps 20 – I trust in Your name O Lord, not in other strengths.
Ps 21 – I trust in your unfailing love and will be unshakeable
Ps 22 – O Lord, be not far from me.
Ps 23 – the paths of righteousness that You lead me on restore my soul. You are the restorer of my soul.
Ps 24 – I am Yours and I seek Your face
Ps 25 – My hope is You all day long
Ps 26 – I will proclaim aloud your praise
Ps 27 – The Lord is the defender of my life, His face I will seek
Ps 28 – My heart trusts in You
Ps 29 – I will give the praise due You
Ps 30 – I will put on the clothing of joy
Ps 31 – Even when I feel separated I am with You
Ps 32 – I confess my sins and hide in You
Ps 33 – I will sing and shout to You with reverence
Ps 34 – I look to you while your eyes are on me
Ps 35 – Be not silent nor far from me
Ps 36 – In your light I see light
Ps 37 – I delight in and commit to You
Ps 38 – I confess my sins, please help me Lord
Ps 39 – Teach me to live the number of my day wisely
Ps 40 – Put a new song in my mouth O God!
Ps 41 – Have mercy and raise me up
Ps 42 – I will put my hope in You
Ps 43 – Your light and truth guide me
Ps 44 – O God, awake, arise, help me
Ps 45 – Your throne is of justice O Lord
Ps 46 – I will be still and not fear, You are here
Ps 47 – I will shout joyously to You
Ps 48 – You are my God and my guide
Ps 49 – Grant me not riches without understanding
Ps 50 – Forgive me for worthless sacrifices I have made
Ps 51 – Keep me teachable
Ps 52 – I want to be built up properly
Ps 53 – Let me fear not what is not
Ps 54 – You are my Sustainer
Ps 55 – Protect my friends from deception
Ps 56 – I exalt You for Your great love
Ps 57 – My soul will awake and praise You
Ps 58 – I humble myself before You Judge
Ps 59 – I will sing of You my Strength
Ps 60 – O Lord save and deliver, man can only help so much