Prayer of Protection

~~~ Genesis 28:10-22A ~~~ Psalm 91 ~~~ Matthew 9:18-26 ~~~

 In you, my God, I place my trust.

Jacob had a dream...in his dream 

he sees a staircase leading up to heaven.

In his dream God's messengers 

were going up and down the stairs;

God was standing beside Jacob.

Jacob was at the site of a shrine built of stones.

Since he had rested his head upon one of the stones

it took on special significance for him.

Jacob took the stone,

 set it up as a memorial pouring oil upon it.

He realized the presence of God on that spot.

When we dedicate a new altar we continue this pouring of oil ritual.

It signifies our recognition of the presence of God.

The altar is being set apart as holy, 

a place where God will come.

Know that I am with you;

I will protect you wherever you go...

Psalm 91 is often used when praying for our troops.

Today join me in praying Psalm 91 for all of our armed forces.

This psalm promises protection and blessings from God.

There are many resources available for this psalm.

If you have any loved one on active duty

this is a powerful way to pray for them.

Place the name of your loved one 

when praying this psalm.

So often we feel that there is nothing 

we can do for those who are away on active duty.

This psalm empowers you by carrying your loved one to God.

Learning to trust in God means we must

 become actively involved.

Trusting in God is not a passive state of the soul.

Pray psalm 91 out loud...let it resonate deep within your heart.

Trust that God hears your prayer.

His grace is sufficient...

He Blesses you in times of need.

~~~Peace~~~