Good morning fight club. Today is my final chemotherapy treatment! In the days to come I will have several appointments. We will do new scans before returning to my surgeon to plan the final phase of treatment which will be surgery. I remain hopeful and I am confident that God is in control.
Pray this with me today.
“But the Lord is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide.”
Psalms 94:22 NLT
Gracious and eternal God thank you for another beautiful day. This is the day that you have made and I rejoice and I am glad for this day. Father thank you for your presence and protection. Today God I thank you especially for being our refuge. God I thank you for being our hiding place.
God today as I receive my last chemotherapy treatment I pray for your healing hand to be a fortress that protects my heart, mind, and body. Protect me from further sickness. Protect my body from the cancer. Use the doctors and medicine to bring healing and use your hand to protect me. Your name is a strong tower and I will seek safety in you.
Lord today I pray for your servants. I pray for all those who are struggling and suffering. God I pray for all those who have been scorched by the sun bearing down on their backs as they have traveled through the rough terrain called life. God I pray for those who have had their weary hearts exposed to the elements for far too long. God be their refuge. God I pray that you provide them with the safety and security that comes from seeking refuge in your shadow. God help them to receive freedom from the bondage of shame by seeking the only place that is truly safe to hide and that is in you. Satan today I stand against the spirit of shame, condemnation, and guilt that you have used to shame God’s people into hiding. No mistake is more powerful than the blood of Jesus that was shed for our forgiveness. We stand covered by the sacrifice of Jesus and we are accepted by God because of his sacrifice. Satan I stand on God’s word that God is our hiding place. His shadow is our safety. His name is a strong fortress and is our place of rest and refuge and we will run to it. God I pray today for all those who have sought refuge in any place but you. God I pray that you hide those who are hurting and those who are hunted in the shadow of your wings. Remind them that you are their rock and their refuge. Provide safety and shelter from harsh words, unnecessary criticism, judgement, condemnation, and plots and schemes. God hide the hearts of your people beneath the shadow of your wings that bring healing, hope, and happiness. Lord for those who struggle with self worth because of the words someone has spoken over their life in the days of their youth, I pray for freedom from that yoke and for restoration of their heart today in Jesus name. God I pray for those with a history of being abused that you would set them free from guilt and shame today and guide them to safety in your shadow. Heal their hearts, repair their minds, strengthen their resolve, and bless their future. God I pray today that your people experience complete freedom from the damage of past pain and we lay claim to the victory that is found in your name and in your promises. God we declare today that the only place we will hide is in your shadow, behind our faith which is your fortress, and underneath your wings which helps us win victory.
In Jesus name.
