Prayer of Praise and Trust: Psalm 138

Here’s a prayer of praise and trust inspired by Psalm 138.  It was written by Joan Stott.

Prayer of the Day

(inspired by Psalm 138)


Holy God, you are the God above and beyond all things!  With trust, hope and humility in our hearts and minds, we gather to praise and worship you, the God who always hears and answers our prayers. God’s promises are trustworthy and honourable, and so with thankful hearts and minds, we praise and worship our God who understands and guides us.

Ever-loving and Faithful God, you are utterly to be trusted! God’s mercy and love does not discriminate between the rich and the poor, the powerful or the humble, but instead, God pours blessings and grace upon all people who respond to God’s gracious and generous acts of love and compassion.

Awesome God, we come in reverent wonder before our God!  Every day and night, we have been blessed by the wonders of our God, whose ways are beyond our understanding, but whose mercy never fails; and whose gentle powers are shown through God’s unfailing kindness to people who are weak and
in need of strength, encouragement and hope for the future.

Ever-present God, your faithful love endures for ever, and ever. We give thanks with all our hearts to our Listening and Faithful God. Amen.
 
— written by Joan Stott, and posted on the Geelong City Parish UCA website. http://www.wesleychurchgeelong.net/
 
If used in shared worship, please provide an acknowledgement as follows: © 2012 Joan Stott – "The Timeless Psalms" RCL Psalm Year B, used with permission.