Psalm 127

Because the LORD is our Architect and Builder, we will not build in vain.
Because the LORD is our Watchman, we will never keep watch in vain.
Because the LORD is our Provider, we will not become workaholics nor idle.
Because the LORD loves us, we will not be sleep deprived.

The LORD blesses us with children as an inheritance.
The LORD gives the womb children as a reward.
The LORD equips us with children for a good purpose.
The LORD fills our quiver with children and we are happy.
The LORD ensures that we are not put to shame by our enemies.

Call On Him

Romans 10:13
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved! 
When your life's in a mess, and your heart's in distress, 
God is never on recess, get on your knees and call on Him. 
When you are sad and alone, with no one to hold, 
and you are out in the "cold", don't hesitate to call on Him.
When you are full of fear, need a friend but none is near, 
and you are in the pit of despair, raise your voice to call on Him. 
When your life is stained by sin, and there is no peace within, 
now is the best time to begin, please call on Him. 
When you are on sinking ground, the deception has you bound, 
and darkness and death surround, with everything call on Him. 
When you are down and out, and you are burnt-out, 
and your heart is full of doubt, you need to call on Him.
When you are out of place, and you can't find no breathing space, 
there is one who is full of grace, Jesus is His name -- Call on Him. 
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved!

Another Way

I pray for You to move the mountains for they are towering in front and over me
I pray for You to calm the seas for they are raging incessantly
I pray for You to overturn the trials for they are tempting to divide my heart
I pray for You to kill the winds for they are howling fiercely to rip me apart
I pray for You to out the fires for they are blazing relentlessly
I pray for You to stop the waters for they are threatening to drown me
I pray for You to remove the thorns for they are tormenting my life
I pray for You to end the nights for they are prolonging the strife

Another way for me to pray:
Let the towering mountains remain, but move me to climb them with Your strength
Let the raging seas remain, but calm my anxious mind with Your peace
Let the tempting trials remain, but fill me with Your joy and a singleness of heart
Let the howling winds remain, but plant me firmly in Your truths
Let the blazing fires remain, but refine me in Your ways
Let the threatening waters remain, but purify me in Your righteousness
Let the tormenting thorns remain, but lavish me with Your grace
Let the overwhelming nights prolong, but make me sing Your praise

Psalm 121

I have looked up to the hills, but found my help does not come from there.
I have even looked elsewhere, and have found that it increases my despair.
So, from where does my help come? All of it not just some?
All of my help comes from the maker of heaven & earth, 
He is the LORD, the one who gives everything their worth.
He anchors me, and because He does nothing can move me,
He keeps me, and He never falls asleep or fails to guard me.
He is Israel's keeper, and He never sleeps or slumber.  
The LORD is my protector, my shield, & my cover.
Can dangers of the day or night destroy me? Never!
For the LORD will keep me from all evil, He will watch over me.
He will keep me as I go out and as I come in today and forever!

Do Not Give Up

Do not give up the struggle, no matter what the trouble
and adverse circumstances that will surely come our way
look to God and we won't lack, faith to stay on track
Jesus will never leave or forsake us and that's a fact
Victory is ours surely, when we follow Him who is Holy
doing His perfect will so that He alone gets the glory
so let us persevere casting off doubts and fear
no need for these because He is holding us dear


Do not give up the struggle, no matter what the trouble
and adverse circumstances we are currently experiencing
look to God don't look behind, seek Him out and we will find
His surpassing peace will guard our heart and fill our mind
So press on toward the goal, for God is in control 
let us praise Him with all our heart, mind, and soul
and if the circumstances gets worse, keep pressing still
for the LORD is the true God who was, is, and always will


Do not give up the struggle, no matter what the trouble
and adverse circumstances that have now come our way
look to God don't look down, for He won't let us drown
under the weight of adversities that's pulling us down
Victory is ours surely, so let us live boldly
because He works for our good and for His glory
so let us persevere casting off doubts and fear
no need for these because He is holding us dear

There Is Joy

In the midst of our trials there is joy
a joy that nothing and none can destroy
a joy unspeakable and full of Your glory
a joy that gives the assurance of victory

In the midst of our sorrows there is joy
a joy that You have given us to employ
no matter what life will throw our way

for it is a joy that is ours each new day

In the midst of our pains there is joy
a joy that is real and not just a ploy
to get us to ignore our deep suffering
but a joy that is deep and refreshing

In the midst of our darkness there is joy
a joy that we can always deploy
to move us to praise and thanksgiving
for our God is not dead, He is the living

Psalm 126

You restored our fortunes Lord
returning us to our home in Zion,
making us like those who dream
we are again a people, a nation.


Laughter has filled our mouth
from our tongue joy loudly rings,
nations speak of Your amazing work
You, Lord have done amazing things.

What joy! What joy! What joy!

Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negeb!
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
as streams renew the desert!

Although we go out weeping,
sowing as the tears are flowing,
we will reap with shouts of joy,
and return with the harvest to enjoy.