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We have need to use this prayer at all times!

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We have need to use this prayer at all times!

(Charles Spurgeon)

“Do not forsake me, O Lord!
Β O my God, do not be far from me!” Psalm 38:21Β 

We frequently pray that God would not forsake us in the hour ofΒ trialΒ andΒ temptation–but we often forget thatΒ we have need to use this prayer at all times!Β There is no moment of our life, however holy, in which we can do withoutΒ His constant upholding. Whether in light or in darkness, in communion or in temptation–we alike need the prayer:Β “Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, do not be far from me!”

We cannot do without continued aid from above. Let this be then, your daily prayer:Β 

Β  “Father! Do not forsake Your helplessΒ child, lest I fall by the hand of the enemy.Β 

Β Β  Shepherd! Do not forsake Your waywardΒ lamb, lest I wander from the safety of the fold.Β 

Β Β  Great Gardener! Do not forsake Your frailΒ plant, lest I wither and die.Β 

Β Β  Do not forsake me in myΒ joys–lest they absorb my heart.

Β Β  Do not forsake me in myΒ sorrows–lest I murmur against You.Β 

Β Β  Do not forsake me–for without You I am asΒ weakΒ as water.Β 

Β Β  Do not forsake me–for myΒ pathΒ is dangerous and full of snares, and I cannot do without Your guidance.Β 

Β Β  Do not be far from me, O Lord–forΒ troubleΒ is near, and no other can help me.Β 

Β Β  Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, do not be far from me!

Β Β  Do not leave me or forsake me, O God my Savior–at any moment of my life!”

“Hold me up, and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117Β