Psalm 41 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 41.

Meditate on verses 1 and 11.

How blessed is he who considers the helpless;

 the LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble. 

By this I know that You are pleased with me

because my enemy does not shout in triumph over me.

Psalm 41 gives you insight into the life of David.   He had problems with enemies: they spoke evil against him; they wanted him dead, and they poured out wickedness upon him (vs. 5, 8).  In the midst of such wicked opposition, David still considered others less fortunate than himself (v. 1).  He gave the list of benefits to one who cares for the helpless:

1.     The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble (v. 1).

2.     The LORD will protect him (v. 2).

3.     The LORD will keep him alive (v. 2).

4.     He will be called blessed upon the earth (v. 2).

5.     The LORD will not give him over to the desire of his enemies (v. 2).

6.     The LORD will sustain him upon his sickbed (v.3).

7.     In illness, the LORD will restore him to health (v. 3).

What an amazing protection plan David had with the LORD!  He could have easily felt sorry for himself and been the helpless one; instead he considered those around him and helped others.  The result was God’s deliverance of David from the hands of his enemies.

Are you in the midst of a difficult situation?  Care for the needs of others.  As you do, God will miraculously take care of you.

Pray Psalm 41:1 and 11-13 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, bless _______ and me as we consider the helpless.

Deliver us in the day of trouble.

Make us pleasing to You, LORD;

do not let our enemy shout in triumph over us. 

Uphold us in our integrity and set us in Your presence forever. 

We will bless You, LORD, the God of Israel,

 from everlasting to everlasting.

Amen and Amen.”