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Psalms-140

Praying for Protection: A Devotional Study on Psalm 140​

Introduction​

Psalm 140 is a prayer of protection, trumpeted by an unsung and unnamed writer. It serves as a reminder that looking to God for protection is a vital aspect of our relationship with Him. In this devotional study, we will explore the theme of protection and learn how to pray boldly and confidently when we need reassurance in the midst of adversity.

Section 1: Crying Out to God (Psalm 140:1-3)​

Devotional Thought: Psalm 140 begins with a call to God to hear and answer the prayer of the psalmist. In this section, we see the writer acknowledging that God is his protector. Here, we learn that we should start our prayer for protection by declaring our faith in God's protection.

Reflection Questions:

  • What are some ways in which you have seen God's protection in your life?
  • In what areas of your life do you need to trust in God's protection more?

Section 2: Praying for Deliverance (Psalm 140:4-6)​

Devotional Thought: The psalmist next prays for God to deliver him from his enemies, and he acknowledges that God's protection is mighty and true. Here, we learn that we should pray boldly and confidently about our desire to be rescued from our trouble.

Reflection Questions:

  • How have you seen God's mighty protection in your life or community?
  • How would you describe God's protection in your life to someone who is skeptical?

Section 3: Entrusting in God's Sovereign Justice (Psalm 140:7-11)​

Devotional Thought: The psalmist seeks God's justice, believing that it will result in his deliverance. Here, we learn that we should pray for God's justice to manifest and that His will will be carried out.

Reflection Questions:

  • How has God's justice prevailed in your life, and where do you see injustice in the world that requires God's justice to fix?
  • How do you trust in God's justice to have sovereignty over the wrongs in your life or community?

Section 4: Confidence in God's Deliverance (Psalm 140:12-13)​

Devotional Thought: The psalmist concludes with his confidence that his prayers for protection will not go unheard. Here, we learn that we should express our trust in God's deliverance and rely on Him to keep us safe.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you express your confidence in God's protection?
  • How do you share your experiences of God's protection with others?

Conclusion:​

Psalm 140 draws our attention to the foremost aspect of protection: trust in God. When we pray for protection, we must start with faith, knowing that God is a mighty protector. When we pray for deliverance, we should dig deep into our faith, believing that God's justice will prevail. God's protection is meant to be sought after, and we can all find a sense of confidence in Him during our darkest moments.

As we leave this devotional study, may we be strengthened by the assurance that God can and will protect us at all times. May our faith in God’s character and providence grow as we reflect on His protection in our lives and seek His guidance during times of struggle. Shall we take a moment to pray boldly and confidently for God's protection in our lives, trusting in His plans for us? Let's be people of faith, trusting in God's protection always.