Here’s
a prayer of praise and thanksgiving inspired by Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16. It was written by Joan Stott.
Prayers of Praise and
Thankfulness
Glory and honour and offered to you,
O Lord Most High, Almighty King of creation.
In you, O Lord my God, do we trust!
You have been our refuge, our shelter from the storms of life,
O Lord Most High, Almighty King of creation.
In you, O Lord my God, do we trust!
You have been our refuge, our shelter from the storms of life,
and we rest securely in you,
for you are our dwelling place.
You protect us from the evils of the day and night.
You protect us from the evils of the day and night.
You guard and guide our footsteps,
and even when we trip and fall—you are there,
to hold us fast in your strong hands of love.
We rest in you, O Lord our God;
and even when we trip and fall—you are there,
to hold us fast in your strong hands of love.
We rest in you, O Lord our God;
we trust in your holy Name;
we cling to your side,
trusting in your saving and redeeming power.
Whenever we call, you are always there for us.
You give us a deep sense of satisfaction,
because we know our lives are in your hands. Amen.
trusting in your saving and redeeming power.
Whenever we call, you are always there for us.
You give us a deep sense of satisfaction,
because we know our lives are in your hands. Amen.
