Oh Lord, My Everything!

This week we are dedicating time to prayer. I have found that my prayers are stronger and more focused when linked to the Word of God. I simply want to share one of my favorite passages of scripture with you. The 27th Psalm is one of David’s many passages of praise to God. Herein, we see God as a Light in an ever darkening world, Salvation from pitiful existences riddled with sin, a Teacher with infinite patience, a Mighty Protector, and ultimately the Provider and Giver of all life. During this week of prayer, meditate on Psalm 27 and recall that ALL that you need resides in the Lord our God! The Lord has an answer to your every need! EVERYTHING you need is in Him. Tomorrow we will discuss a basic approach to daily prayer, including “thanksgiving”, “repentance”, “supplication” and “intercession.”

Psalm 27

1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
9Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
11Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
13I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Dr.’s Orders:  During this week, continue to write down the time you spend in Biblical study, prayer and personal devotion. Again, do not include church meetings or functions. Make a true assessment of your time spent with the Lord. In the coming days we will continue to focus on prayer and learn ways to optimize our prayer time.
Know that you may post prayer requests on the Wall of Dr. Sha’s Daily Dose. We,your brothers and sisters will be happy to join in prayer for your needs.There is power in prayer!