Psalm 143 – Day 2
Hear my prayer, O Lord, Listen attentively to my cries for help! Answer because of Your faithfulness and righteousness. Whatever You do, don't pass judgment on me, Because there's not a man alive who could pass that test. I am calling to You because my enemies constantly pursue me, The grind my life into the ground, forcing me to live in the dark like a dead man. As a result, my spirit is weak within me, my heart is barren and lonely. But I can recall the past, and I think about all those things You have done; I reflect on all the things You have done with Your hands. So I reach out to You, my soul thirsts for You, like dry land longs for rain. Please answer me quickly, O Lord, because my spirit is fading fast, Don't turn Your back on me or I am as good as dead. Let me tell others about Your unfailing love when I wake up in the morning, Because I trust in You. Show me the way in which You want me to live my life, Because I am bearing my soul to You. Rescue me from my enemies O Lord, I run to You for protection. Teach me to do what pleases You, because You are my God; By Your good Spirit, lead me to a place marked by righteousness. For the sake of Your reputation, revive me! For the sake of Your righteousness, deliver my soul out of trouble. And for the sake of Your unfailing love, destroy my enemies, Put an end to all those who harass my soul, Because I am Your servant.