Surrounded by Fires

 

Psalm LVII  My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. 

 

Lord, you know that we are surrounded by fires great and small. Some are the physical fires of pain and anguish. Some are the mental burnings of fear, doubt, and delay. And men who long to sink their teeth and tongues into us prowl about, hoping that we will give in to those fires that they may gloat over our weakness. But you laugh at the wicked, and they serve your pleasure. Protect us, and grant our petitions for release and comfort.

First we pray for those who have lost loved ones—the Christopherson family, Charlie Kirk’s family, and for their friends as well. The ones left standing have to cry all the tears for those who are gone. Protect them today at their memorial.

Next we pray for those with health problems, particularly Corban, Kane, Amy, Bekah. Guard them and all those like them, and keep them in the bad times and good. Give them stamina and good humor.

We pray for Keith Darrell, whose ministry on college campuses is now more dangerous than we knew. Grant him success, that he may save souls from among the lions prowling about our schools.

 We pray for the authorities in our land. We know that when justice languishes, the righteous suffer, and there is much injustice in our system. Help us to reform it and bind the people to your law.

Last, we pray for the engaged couples. They are in a time of waiting that is both exciting and frustrating. Give them endurance and joy as they wait for the next step. 

Keep us safe and guard our trials. We know you hear us, "for thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds."  

KC Prayer of Petition, Sept. 21, A.D. 2025