Words you might need today

 

Lord, listen to me and answer me.

    I am poor and helpless.

2 Protect me, because I worship you.

    My God, save me, your servant who trusts in you.

3 Lord, have mercy on me,

    because I have called to you all day.

4 Give happiness to me, your servant,

    because I give my life to you, Lord.

5 Lord, you are kind and forgiving

    and have great love for those who call to you.

6 Lord, hear my prayer,

    and listen when I ask for mercy.

7 I call to you in times of trouble,

    because you will answer me.

 

8 Lord, there is no god like you

    and no works like yours.

9 Lord, all the nations you have made

    will come and worship you.

    They will honor you.

10 You are great and you do miracles.

    Only you are God.

11 Lord, teach me what you want me to do,

    and I will live by your truth.

Teach me to respect you completely.

12 Lord, my God, I will praise you with all my heart,

    and I will honor your name forever.

13 You have great love for me.

    You have saved me from death. (Psalm 86, New Century Version)

 

Beautiful verses from the Book of Psalms. Maybe these are words you need today.