A Prayer for Deliverance and Protection
"Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;" - Psalms 144:7
O Sovereign Lord, creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You in a spirit of reverence and humility. As we contemplate the words of Psalm 144:7, "Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children," our hearts are filled with a mixture of urgency and faith.
Lord, we acknowledge Your supreme authority over all creation. You are the One who parted the Red Sea and led Your people through the wilderness. With one mighty hand, You calmed the raging storms and silenced the waves. We are reminded that there is no trouble too great for You to handle, no waters so deep that Your hand cannot reach us. When we find ourselves in the 'great waters' of life, whether it be trials, adversities, or temptations, we seek Your intervention.
Father, we ask that Your mighty hand would be outstretched toward us now. In these moments of peril, when we feel engulfed by the currents of despair, doubt, or fear, we call upon Your name. Let Your hand from above be our rescue, our shield, and our deliverance. You know the depths of our struggles, the waves that crash against us, and the overwhelming forces that seem to pull us under.
Lord of mercy, as we face the onslaught of 'strange children', we recognize that there are forces in this world—be they circumstances, adversaries, or even our own doubts—that aim to lead us astray from Your will. These strange influences threaten to drown us in confusion, anxiety, and suffering. We pray that You would rid us of their grasp. Help us to discern Your voice amidst the chaos, and guide us to safer shores where Your peace reigns.
Heavenly Father, we are thankful for the promise of deliverance. Help us to remember that Your salvation is not just for our eternal peace but for our present troubles as well. Just as You saved Daniel from the lion's den, just as You freed Peter from the prison, we trust that You have the power to release us from whatever binds us today.
We plead for Your protective hand, O Lord, over our loved ones, our families, and our communities. Shield us from harm, and empower us to stand firm against the tides that threaten our well-being. When the storms of life arise, remind us that we can take refuge in You. You are our fortress, our deliverer, and our stronghold in times of trouble.
Lord, as we seek Your hand, grant us the faith to believe in Your power to save us. Help us to stand resolute amidst our trials, knowing that as we call upon You, we are never alone. May we hold fast to Your promises, proclaiming with assurance that You are our Deliverer.
In our moments of weakness, when the waves threaten to overwhelm us, cultivate within us a spirit of strength and perseverance. Teach us to cry out to You, to seek You fervently, and to lay our burdens at Your feet. May we be reminded that our cries for help do not fall on deaf ears but rather are heard by a loving Father who is ever-ready to extend His hand from above.
As we conclude this prayer, we lift our voices in praise, trusting in the power of Your deliverance. For we know that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. We claim the promise of Your hand to rid us and deliver us today.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
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Psalms 144:7 - "Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;"
"Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;" - Psalms 144:7
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"Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD." - Psalms 144:15
Psalms 144:4 - "Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away."
Psalms 144:1 - "Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:"
"Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke." - Psalms 144:5
Psalms 144:8 - "Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood."
Psalms 144:10 - "It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword."
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"LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!" - Psalms 144:3
Psalms 144:5 - "Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke."
Psalms 144:14 - "That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets."
Psalms 144:3 - "LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!"
"Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood." - Psalms 144:8
Psalms 144:12 - "That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:"
Psalms 144:11 - "Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:"
Psalms 144:9 - "I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee."
Psalms 144:13 - "That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:"
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"That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets." - Psalms 144:14
Psalms 144:2 - "My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me."
"Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:" - Psalms 144:1
"Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:" - Psalms 144:11
"The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live." - Psalms 119:144
"Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them." - Psalms 144:6
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