Psalm 81 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 81.

Meditate on verse 1.

Sing for joy to God our strength;

 shout joyfully to the God of Jacob.

The LORD recalled what He did for Israel in Psalm 81:

            *“I relieved his shoulder of the burden” (v. 6).

            *”You called in trouble, and I rescued you” (v.7).

            *”I answered you in the hiding place of thunder” (v. 7).

The LORD goes on to admonish Israel for not listening to and obeying Him.  He said that those who hate the LORD pretend to obey Him. If they would walk in His ways, He “would quickly subdue their enemies” (Psalm 81:11-15).

On this last day of 2014, what does the LORD say He did for you this year?  Does He have a word of admonishment for you to stop having a stubborn heart and listen to Him? 

Recall God’s faithfulness this past year.  Commit to obey Him with your whole heart and to walk in His ways this coming year as you listen to Him.

Pray Psalm 81:11-16 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, ________ and I are Your people.

Help us listen to and obey You.

Do not let us have a stubborn heart

 and walk in our own devices.

Help us listen to You and walk in Your ways!

Please quickly subdue our enemies,

and turn Your hand against our adversaries.

LORD, we love You; do not let us pretend to obey You.

We do not want our time of punishment to be forever.

Please feed us with the finest of the wheat,

 and satisfy us with honey from the rock.

In Your name, Jesus~”