Christian Prayer and Fasting

An evil man is rebellious to the core.
He does not fear God,
for he is too proud
to recognize and give up his sin.
The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful;
he does not care about doing what is wise and right.
He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed;
he is committed to a sinful lifestyle;
he does […]

O Lord, fight those who fight with me!
Attack those who attack me!
Grab your small shield and large shield,
and rise up to help me!
Use your spear and lance against those who chase me!
Assure me with these words: “I am your deliverer!”
May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated!
May those who plan to harm me […]

PRAISING THE LORD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS: 
You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord!
It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.
Give thanks to the Lord with the harp!
Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!
Sing to him a new song!
Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!
For […]

HOW DAVID’S UNCONFESSED SIN AFFECTED HIM: 
How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven,
whose sin is pardoned!
How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish,
in whose spirit there is no deceit.
When I refused to confess my sin,
my whole body wasted away,
while I groaned in pain all day long.
DAVID ADDRESSES THE LORD:
For […]

In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter!
Never let me be humiliated!
Vindicate me by rescuing me!
Listen to me!
Quickly deliver me!
Be my protector and refuge,
a stronghold where I can be safe!
For you are my high ridge and my stronghold;
for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me.
You will free me from the […]