“I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him all my troubles. Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
Accept my prayer as incense offered to you, and my upraised hands as an evening offering. Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.
Yes, joyful are those who live like this! Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord.”
{Psalms 142:1-2; Psalms 143:1; Psalms 141:2-3; Psalms 143:8, 10; Psalms 144:15}