A Prayer about the Word That Revives Our Soul
Author God,
You have written the one true story
that gives us everything we need
for life and breath.
Thank you for the remarkable Psalm 119
which reminds us of the many reasons
we have to cling to your word
even when our souls “cling to the dust” (Psalm 119:25):
Your word counsels and clarifies,
lighting our way
when we walk in darkness (Psalm 119:104).
Your word stabilizes and secures,
revealing your steadfast love and faithfulness (Psalm 119:75-77).
Your word saves and delivers,
acting as our “refuge and shield”
against “evil-minded people” (Psalm 119:114-115).
Your word restores and revives us,
filling us with hope when we are afflicted
and raising us to new life
when we are groveling in the dust (Psalm 119:49, 25).
Grow in us a love and longing for your word,
that we may love you and love others.
In the name of the Word-Made-Flesh, Jesus, we ask. Amen.
Read Psalm 119.