Psalm 16 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 16.

Meditate on verse 8.

I have set the LORD continually before me;

because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

David took refuge in God and asked the LORD to preserve him.  The reason David asked God to guard and watch over him instead of a human was because David intimately knew the truth about God.  Some of those facts are recorded in this Psalm.

Reread Psalm 16 and find actions and attributes of your LORD.  As you discover them, your confidence will increase in your faithful God.  Also observe David’s actions. 

David set the LORD continually before him in order not to be shaken.  Is God continually before you; is He foremost in your thoughts, plans, and decision-making processes?  David had the kind of relationship with God which brought not only stability to his life but joy and gladness.  Ask the LORD to reveal Himself to you in those ways.

Pray Psalm 16:1-2, 5-9, and 11 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“O God, preserve __________ and me,

 for we have taken refuge in You.

You are our LORD;

we have no good besides You!

LORD, You are the portion of our inheritance and our cup;

 You support our lot.

The lines have fallen to us in pleasant places;

indeed our heritage is beautiful to us.

We bless you, LORD!

 Continue to counsel us;

instruct our minds in the night.

We set You, LORD, continually before us;

 because You are at our right hand, we will not be shaken. 

Therefore, our hearts are glad, and our glory rejoices;

 our flesh will dwell securely.

 Make known to us the path of life.

 In Your presence is fullness of joy;

 in Your right hand are pleasures forever.

Thank You, Jesus~”

*Paul used Psalm 16:10 in a sermon he preached about Jesus.  Read Acts 13:32-39 to learn about that verse.