Psalm 11 Prayer

God of Power and Might,

We thank you for being the God in whom we can take refuge, the one who is in your holy temple - the hearts of your children.  Thank you for being in control of all circumstances and being the God who works all things out for the good of those who love you.  You are righteous and love justice; help us to not only emulate you but to show others the grace and joy of seeking justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God.  We pray today for protection for your Children and for your Church.  We know that wickedness tries to use darkness and shoot evil arrows at the upright in heart, so in the name of Jesus we plead the Blood of Christ over your Children and your Church.  Protect us and charge your angels to watch over us so that we may continue to fulfill the mission you have for us - to make disciples of all nations.  May we be upright followers of the Light of Christ.  In Jesus's name we pray.  Amen. 

1

In the Lord I take refuge.

    How then can you say to me:

    “Flee like a bird to your mountain.

2 

For look, the wicked bend their bows;

    they set their arrows against the strings

to shoot from the shadows

    at the upright in heart.

3 

When the foundations are being destroyed,

    what can the righteous do?”

4 

The Lord is in his holy temple;

    the Lord is on his heavenly throne.

He observes everyone on earth;

    his eyes examine them.

5 

The Lord examines the righteous,

    but the wicked, those who love violence,

    he hates with a passion.

6 

On the wicked he will rain

    fiery coals and burning sulfur;

    a scorching wind will be their lot.

7 

For the Lord is righteous,

    he loves justice;

    the upright will see his face.

Psalm 11