Monday, 18 November 2024

The Prayer of Trust

"In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never 
be ashamed; deliver me in Your righteousness.
2Bow down Your ear to me, deliver me speedily; be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defence 
to save me. Therefore, for Your name’s 
sake, Lead me and guide me.
4Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength.
5Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You 
have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. 
3For You are my rock and my fortress."    
Psalm 31:1-5.  NKJV

This Psalm is really a lament. A lament has a strong element of trust in God. These type of Psalms, grow out of the confession of trust.

In v1 David writes 'In You, O LORD, I put my 
trust' This portrays a young bird seeking refuge under its mother's wing. In the CSB version it reads, 'LORD, I seek refuge in You'. 
Psalm 91:4 says 'He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge. His truth shall be your shield and buckler.' This indicates complete protection from all harm. This can also be read as leaning on something or someone for spiritual support and guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6. 

In 31:5 comes an important statement from David, 'Into Your hand I commit my spirit' This is declaring total dependence on God for everything - his life is 
in God's hand to do with what He pleases. These words were also spoken by Jesus prior to His death on the cross Luke 23:46. And, then again by Stephen before his death Acts7:59.

Many, many others have done this also. It is something that all Christians declare as part of their commitment to Jesus. When we were saved, we asked Jesus into our hearts. This means, we gave Him everything and placed Him in charge of our lives and are willing to do what He wants, and go where He chooses. Are you willing to do what He wants you to do? Are you also willing to go where He wants you to go? Are you willing for whatever He wants from you? This is what committing ourselves to Jesus, means.

And when we do, He takes care of the rest. Do you feel challenged?

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned   
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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The Prayer of Trust

"In You, O  Lord , I put my trust; l et me never  be ashamed; d eliver me in Your righteousness. 2 Bow down Your ear to me, d eliver  m...