Psalm 41 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 41.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/41/1/s_519001

Meditate on verse 1.

How blessed is he who considers the helpless;

 the LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble. 

David had problems with enemies: they spoke evil against him; they wanted him dead, and they poured out wickedness upon him (vs. 5, 8). Despite such wicked opposition, David helped others less fortunate than himself (v. 1). He gave a list of benefits that come from caring for the helpless:

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

2.     The LORD will protect him and keep him alive (v. 2).

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

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

5.     The LORD will sustain him upon his sickbed and 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 helped others, and God delivered Him from 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;

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, from everlasting to everlasting.

Amen and Amen.”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, Volume 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell