Psalm 142: 1-7

1  I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.

2  I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble.

3  When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me.

4  Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me.

I have no refuge; no one cares for my life.

5  I cry to you, LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

6  Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.

7  Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.

Prayer

Merciful Heavenly Father, We are still in the pandemic and the number of infections is going up. The news and media are full of bad news. From the bottom of our hearts we cry out to you again for help as we have no refuge and we feel isolated, weak, fatigue, helpless and powerless in the midst of current events. We wake up to a very foggy morning; there is not a sound anywhere as though we were a lonely boat stranded in the middle of an ocean with no visibility, too afraid to move forward not knowing what danger lies ahead.

Lord Jesus, thank you for embracing us in your wounded chest. With your mighty arm you pick us up from the sand. You walk this bitter road on our behalf so we can catch our breathe. We pray for a jar of water and bread baked over hot coals to regain our strength, so we can get up and walk the 40 days and nights journey. You make our feet run as fast as those of a deer, and you help us stand on the mountains until we reach Horeb, the mountain of God.

Holy Spirit, feed us with the spiritual food to keep us alive and light our path with true light. Help us to live in ways that bring glory and not shame on the name of the Lord. Give us a willing heart to take up our own cross. Please come and wake us up from our deep sleep, keep our minds alert, keep us out of darkness, confusion, and uncertainty. No matter what path we walk down, the Lord is always going before us preparing the way; we will not fear or be dismayed for He is with us. Thank you for your promises of blessing if we stay committed to your calling. Let us sing songs of gratitude to our Lord.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!

Article quoted from：Ohana prayer