When you don't know what to pray...

Pray the Word.

Do you ever find yourself searching for what to say when you come to the Lord in prayer? I have found that the best thing to do is to pray the Word. I love Psalm 23. Here is one of my prayers based on this Psalm. Please pray it with me today and add your own words to mine.

1. The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

You are the One who leads and guides me on the path of life - in Your path. Guide my steps Oh Lord. You provide for me according to Your riches in glory, therefore I have everything I need today.

2. He makes me to lie down in green pastures;

3. He restores my soul;

    He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

    He leads me beside the still waters.

Ahhh God, when the stress of life overwhelms me there is a place in You that I can find rest, calm in the storm, safety, You are a strong tower and a refuge. You truly do lead me by quiet waters where my soul can be refreshed and restored. Because of Your Great NAME you lead me on the right path. My prayer Lord is that I bring honour to Your Name in all I do and say. Lead me in Your truth O Lord.

4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

     I will fear no evil;

     For You are with me;

     Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

When life is chaotic, when circumstances would want to overshadow and steal my peace and joy in You, You reassure me that You will never leave nor forsake me, You ARE with me, You send Your angels to surround me. I will not be afraid. I can do all things that are required of me today through your enabling power. I am comforted in knowing that You love, care for and watch over me.

5. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

     You anoint my head with oil;

     My cup runs over.

Thank you Lord that I am assured victory, that I am more than a conqueror; that my enemies will see and know that the Lord of lords and King of kings is my portion. Let the oil of your presence flow over me and in me today. I am full of thankfulness Lord.

6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

   All the days of my life;

   And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Lord You are good and Your goodness and mercy will accompany me today and every day of my life, and into eternity with You. Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty! My God, my Saviour, all praise and honour to You today.

Amen.