For many years now, I have kept this prayer in my wallet. It is handwritten on a piece of paper, copied from the Bible. I have also stashed a copy of the same prayer in my husband and children’s wallets, but I guess I have to check if they still have it with them now.
If you notice in the Holy Bible, the Psalms are prayers in verse form, most of which are really meant to be sung. Each Psalm, I believe, is intended for particular petitions or intentions. Psalm 23, for instance, is for provision - a prayer for people who are suffering from material hardships in life.
Psalm 91 on the other hand, if for protection.
Incidentally, this is my 200th post. And my way of celebrating this occasion is by sharing this prayer to all of you.
Psalm 91 - GOD IS OUR PROTECTOR
Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him,
“You are my defender and protector;
You are my God, in you I trust.”
He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases.
He will cover you with his wings;
You will be safe in his care;
His faithfulness will protect and defend you.
You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight.
A thousand may fall dead beside you, ten thousand all around you, but you will not be harmed.
You will look and see how the wicked are punished.
You have made the Lord your defender, the Most High your protector, and so no disaster will strike you, no violence will come near your home.
God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go.
They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones.
You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes.
God says, “I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as Lord.
When they call to me, I will answer them;
When they are in trouble, I will be with them.
I will rescue them and honor them.
I will reward them with long life;
I will save them.”
Oct
23
Filed under: Faith
that psalm is a very nice piece. i learned that psalms are songs of the old testament people about their innermost thoughts, prayers, emotions and mood. it is a wonderful experience to find our needs just by reading them.
i agree God’s Word bring protection to us. Let us continue to meditate on them
You’re right, Bingskee - they were songs that expressed the thoughts and emotions of old testament people. Apparently, that was their way of praying to God. Now as we read them, they somehow always offer comfort and solutions to our concerns in life.
How true, Iskoo.
Thanks for dropping by.
A soothing prayer this is. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on your 200th!
Really soothing, Eric. Whenever troubled or in some uncertainty, I read this prayer and feel much better after.
Thanks! Not so prolific, though - 200 posts only when in fact I started way back in January 2006.
Very well said. The Psalms are always a great source of wisdom and inspiration
Congrats on your 200th post 
thanks for sharing! i also turn to Bible when i am troubled or need some protection.
Your 200th posst! Oh wow, such a prodigious production! Congrats Rhoda. What a remarkable way of honoring your blogging milestone.
I am always afraid I’d run out of words and topics before I reach my 100th . But maybe I worry unnecessarily ha. Pero sa tutuo lang, right now, I am dry again.
Indeed, BW, indeed.
Thank you!
What’s wonderful, Belle, is that when you are in some sort of problem, and you try to scan the Bible at random, somehow you find the answer among the verses.
Anna, I don’t actually consider myself a prolific blogger with just 200 posts when in fact I started way back January 2006.
Naku, di ka maubusan. Ikaw pa - you have this romance with the letters.