Psalm 30

The Bible reminds us that God doesn't prevent us from facing difficult circumstances, but He does promise to walk through them with us. He is a healing balm in the midst of our pain. When we cry out and release our fear and anxiety to Him, He's there to comfort and sustain us. We can have His joy with each new dawning day, no matter what our life looks like.  

Tonight, as you draw near to Him, allow Him to turn your sorrow into joy, your stress into peace, your despair into hope, and your lament into dancing. Rest securely and know that He will hold you through the night as you sleep and renew your body and spirit. 

I will exalt You, LORD,  
because You have lifted me up 
and have not allowed my enemies 
to triumph over me. 
LORD my God,  
I cried to You for help, and You healed me. 
LORD, You brought me up from Sheol; 
You spared me from among those 
going down to the Pit. 
Sing to the LORD, you His faithful ones, 
and praise His holy name. 
For His anger lasts only a moment, 
but His favor, a lifetime. 
Weeping may stay overnight, 
but there is joy in the morning. 
When I was secure, I said, 
“I will never be shaken.” 
LORD, when You showed Your favor,  
You made me stand like a strong mountain; 
when You hid Your face, I was terrified. 
LORD, I called to You; 
I sought favor from my LORD: 
“What gain is there in my death,  
if I go down to the Pit? 
Will the dust praise You? 
Will it proclaim Your truth? 
LORD, listen and be gracious to me; 
LORD, be my helper.” 
You turned my lament into dancing; 
You removed my sackloth 
and clothed me with gladness, 
so that I can sing to You and not be silent. 
LORD my God, I will praise You forever. 
PSALM 30 CSB 

ADORATION: Know that God is your Helper. Think about the fact that He is here to help you, not harm you, and to give you joy and hope for tomorrow. Rejoice in His holy name! Allow His hope and peace to wash over you now and through this night.  

CONFESSION: Think of a time when you found your security in your success in this world instead of in God's steadiness and His plan for your life. Ask Him to help you find your security in Him alone and not in anyone or anything of this world.  

THAN KSG IVI NG: Praise God for when you have felt His comfort and joy in the midst of difficulty. Praise Him for His faithfulness. Praise Him for His healing presence in your life.  

SUPPLICATION: Lord, listen and be gracious tome. I need You. I need Your help and Your healing through this night and into the morning. Help me to have Your joy regardless of my circumstances. Help me to hold on to the hope that You offer so freely. Help my heart to sing and be filled with Your favor. Restore my soul as I sleep and rest in Your arms. To You, I lift up my praise. Amen. 

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