A Psalm 68:19-35 Prayer

"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.

Surely God will crush the heads of his enemies, the hairy crowns of those who go on in their sins.

The Lord says, “I will bring them from Bashan; I will bring them from the depths of the sea,

that your feet may wade in the blood of your foes, while the tongues of your dogs have their share.”

Your procession, God, has come into view, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary.

In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the young women

playing the timbrels. Praise God in the great congregation;

praise the Lord in the assembly of Israel. There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them,

there the great throng of Judah’s princes, and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.

Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring you gifts.

Rebuke the beast among the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations.

Humbled, may the beast bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.

Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God.

Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,

to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice.

Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens.

You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.

Praise be to God!"

Psalm‬ 68:19-35 NIV

Praise be unto You, O Lord, my God, my Savior! Thank you for choosing to bear our burdens. Thank you for being a God who saves! Because of You, Jesus, I do not fear death, for You have saved me from it. Your word is true, Lord, and You have surely crushed the enemy and will do it again when You return.

There will be such a display of Your power and victory, Lord. Your people will congregate to praise You. We will bring You gifts, O King. Summon Your power; show us Your strength, O God, as You have done before. Let all nations who delight in war be scattered. But may all those who delight in You be brought into Your sanctuary.

Let us continue to sing to You, God; sing praises to You, Lord. You are mighty, powerful, and majestic. You are worthy of our praise. You, God, are awesome in Your sanctuary. Thank You for the strength and power that You give to Your people. Praise be to God! Amen.