So Far Away // A Prayer from Today's Psalms // September 15, 2025

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O Lord, calm my anxious thoughts and my discouragement. I've hurt others with my words and quietly resented those around me. I've carelessly given my heart to things that dishonor you and those I love. I've acted as if you do not see nor judge me. I've broken my word. I've believed lies. My heart is so far away from all that you created me for.

Open my eyes to hear in your holy word how great and good you have been to me. Pierce my hard heart and bring me to my knees in repentance and rejoicing. You love righteousness and hate wickedness. May your holy Spirit remake my heart and mind after your own!

Command faith-filled obedience in me. Exalt yourself above all that this world promises and threatens. Fill my heart and mind with humble dependence upon you alone for all my hungers and thirsts.

A Prayer based upon Psalms 15, 45, 75, 105, 135

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