The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.
Let my judgment come forth from thy countenance: let thy eyes behold the things that are equitable.
Thou hast proved my heart, and visited it by night, thou hast tried me by fire: and iniquity hath not been found in me.
That my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways.
Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.
I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words.
shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.
From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings.
From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul:
They have shut up their fat: their mouth hath spoken proudly.
They have cast me forth and now they have surrounded me: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth.
They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.
Arise, O Lord, disappoint him and supplant him; deliver my soul from the wicked one: thy sword
From the enemies of thy hand. O Lord, divide them from the few of the earth in their life: their belly is filled from thy hidden stores. They are full of children: and they have left to their little ones the rest of their substance.
But as for me, I will appear before thy sight in justice: I shall be satisfied when thy glory shall appear.
In the August edition of the Peasant Times-Dispatch, we talked about prayer. The best example of prayer that the Bible gives us, besides the prayers given to us directly by Jesus, are the psalms. St. Augustine said that the Psalms are a conversation between the persons of the trinity. In actuality, they were mostly written by David, and were prayers that he wrote in times of need. At least one of the Psalms was written by Moses. These are excellent records and examples of how we should pray.
So today, my question to you is, how can we pray for you? What do you need, what have you been asking God for? Share your prayer intentions so we can pray for you! I ask that everyone who reads here pray one Hail Mary for every intention listed here, and then let’s talk about it!
Please pray for the health, healing, and safety of all those who suffer from domestic abuse, as well as those suffering from anxiety, depression, and C-PTDS. St. Dymphna, pray for us!
I have another request. I just received an email from one of the top Catholic publishers, wanting to read my book for possible publication. Please pray that God's will be done!
I really appreciate that there has been a lot of "God's will be done" in this thread--it's really what prayer is all about. Not asking God to conform to our lives, but asking God to conform our lives to Him. I will indeed pray that God's will be done, and pray that whatever it is, it works for good for you, for the publisher, for your readers, and for the Church!
Please keep me in your prayers.
I had job interview yesterday that did not go smoothly for me due to my anxiety.
I would like this job position and financially need it.
Thank you for your prayers for me.
God's Will be done!
Colleen, I'm praying for you.
Praying for you, Colleen! God's will be done!
Please pray for the health, healing, and safety of all those who suffer from domestic abuse, as well as those suffering from anxiety, depression, and C-PTDS. St. Dymphna, pray for us!
Thank you for this beautiful intention. St. Dymphna, pray for us!
Please pray for friends of mine who are having twins soon, one of whom has a worrying health condition. Thank you, friends!
I'm praying!
“Of the Father, who is in Heaven,
hallowed be His Name
His Kingdom come, His Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven
Christ, if thou be willing, this i beg of thee:
send thy Spirit to visit my faltering soul
to fill my eyes with thy light, my mind with thy wisdom
to fill my heart with thy warmth, my hands with thy will
and to enthuse me with thy boundless love for all Creation”
Praying, Max! This is a beautiful prayer!
I have another request. I just received an email from one of the top Catholic publishers, wanting to read my book for possible publication. Please pray that God's will be done!
Exciting news!
I really appreciate that there has been a lot of "God's will be done" in this thread--it's really what prayer is all about. Not asking God to conform to our lives, but asking God to conform our lives to Him. I will indeed pray that God's will be done, and pray that whatever it is, it works for good for you, for the publisher, for your readers, and for the Church!