Caught with our Sword on the Ground

Holy God over creation, I praise Your name and lift my prayer to You.

Help me keep in step with Your Spirit.

  For when I walk with You, fleshly desires fall by the wayside.

Help me never to think keeping the law or rules is what made me right with You.

  Only Christ's blood could do that.

Father, let no one bewitch me or fool me into thinking I can be righteous apart from Jesus. Grow me up in Christ, push me toward maturity. Spark the life of Your new creation inside, ignite it by Your Spirit. Fill me up again, empowering me for service. Help me see those waiting and wanting new life in Jesus.

To Abraham You promised to bless all the nations of earth. By believing in Jesus work on the cross, I became and heir of Your promise. Thank You for sealing us with Your Spirit. Thank You for the comfort of Your word.

My struggle against sin has never been bloody Lord. Sometimes I don't take the way out of temptation, forgive me Lord. Help me to hate sin. I know we're wrestling dark forces, it's foolish to be without Your armor and to be caught with our sword on the ground. Hone and sharpen me Lord in Your word.

169 May my cry come before you, Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word. 
170 May my supplication come before you;
    deliver me according to your promise. 
171 May my lips overflow with praise, 
    for you teach me your decrees.
172 May my tongue sing of your word,
    for all your commands are righteous. 
173 May your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, Lord,
    and your law gives me delight. 
175 Let me live that I may praise you,
    and may your laws sustain me.
176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. 
    Seek your servant,
    for I have not forgotten your commands.

Psalm 119:169-176 NIV