Darkness loses its grip when you step into the light of Christ. God’s light brings healing. You no longer have to hide.
Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
A Psalm of Praise and Thanks
Psalm 97
Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory.
All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols; worship Him, all you gods! Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah are glad because of Your judgments, O LORD.
For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. Hate evil, you who love the LORD! He guards the souls of His faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Light is shed upon the righteous and joy upon the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
A Psalm for Mercy and Help
Psalm 143
For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead. Therefore my spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled.
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that You have done; I ponder the work of Your hands. I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land.
Answer me quickly, O LORD! My spirit fails! Hide not Your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit. Let me hear in the morning of Your steadfast love, for in You I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.
Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD! I have fled to You for refuge. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God! Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
For Your name’s sake, O LORD, preserve my life! In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble! And in Your steadfast love You will cut off my enemies, and You will destroy all the adversaries of my soul, for I am Your servant.
Brief Prayer
Father, You are light, and in You there is no darkness.
Draw me out of hiding and into Your presence.
Break the power of secrecy that weighs on my heart.
Help me to confess freely and find healing in Your mercy.
Shine truth into the places I have kept hidden.
Let me walk with boldness, knowing I am fully loved.
Keep me close to Your light, where freedom is found.
Amen.
