“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:2 NKJV
“You are my hiding-place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 NIV
You are my hiding place, You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You
I will trust in You, Let the weak say I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
You are my hiding place, You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid I will trust in You
Lyrics: Michael James Ledner
CD: Praise Worship, Glorify Thy Name, Kent Henry, Integrity’s Hosanna Music.
A powerful little chorus I learned many years ago for when I am afraid. Unless You never feel afraid?
God, who is trustworthy,
When we are full of faith and all is going well it is easy to trust. But of course the news is depressing, the smart meter is whizzing round when the heating is on. The storms have loosened all sorts of things if only in our imagination! Unexpecting little daily complications crop up. And sometimes the smaller the worry – the bigger it grows in our minds.
Thank you, that being a Christian does not mean we are super spiritual, super human or in control of life. I love it that as the Psalmist says, whenever I am afraid I will trust in You. Whenever means the Psalmist, and You Lord, know most of us fear at some level at some time.
So we ask You to help us hold our trust before our eyes so to speak. So we constantly see everything that happens as an opportunity to see You at work in our lives. When we cannot see we will still trust.
Help us to be honest with You, so when we are hurt, upset, or need deliverance from fear, we can hear Your song of love in our hearts. When it is tough, we can retreat into You and trust You to be our strength, reassurance and lead us forward. One step at a time. Thank You.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Suggestions for prayer . . .
God and Father,
For family, friends, neighbours, to find You and lean on You whenever they need help.
For our church families to welcome everyone and help them encourage faith in You.
For the Royal family for healing and to know they can trust You for healing, for the future.
For the governments in the UK. England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Unity whilst serving the different needs of the different communities.
For Michelle O’Neill, N. Irelands first minister stepping up to all her responsibilities.
For Your wisdom and peace in decisions made by the international world Governments. Those whose power affects more than their own nation.
For Ukraine and Gaza permanent peace. Along with Myanmar, North Korea, Chine, Sudan, Syria and other countries where there is oppression and slavery and sickness.
For abusers, bullies, manipulators and scammers. Uncover them, protect the vulnerable from them. Help the police and crime preventers catch and charge them.
For those who live in fear to be able to escape to freedom from violence and slavery.
For those organisations who help and provide safe places and new safe lives.
For our NHS and doctors. For the good medical health of the people of our nation.
For us, to have a day full of trust and without fear. Cause us to smile and send us blessings.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Father, I place into your hands
The things I cannot do,
Father, I place into your hands
The things that I’ve been through.
Father, I place into your hands
The way that I should go,
For I know I always can trust you.
Father, I place into your hands
My friends and family.
Father, I place into your hands
The things that trouble me.
Father, I place into your hands
The person I would be,
For I know I always can trust you.
Father, we love to see your face,
We love to hear your voice.
Father, we love to sing your praise
And in your name rejoice.
Father, we love to walk with you
And in your presence rest,
For we know we always can trust you.
Father, I want to be with you
And do the things you do.
Father, I want to speak the words
That you are speaking too.
Father, I want to love the ones
That you will draw to you,
For I know that I am one with you.
Lyrics: Jenny Hewer