The Voice of the LORD

A prayer and reflection on Psalm 29

Father in Heaven,
I bring praise and glory to your name, for you have spoken over the waters and the seas, the glory from your voice — full of majesty — shakes the earth! My heart rejoices because though you speak, I am alive to hear your voice! I am unworthy to hear you speak, undeserving of your self-revelation.

For I am a sinner, a son who has sinned against his Father — even though I have been commanded innumerable times to be obedient. So thank you Lord for your mercy. While flames of fire come forth from your mouth and makes the ground tremble, I do not fear, for the fire of your Spirit gives me life. Through your Son’s atoning sacrifice I am made righteous before you. Now a sinner called a saint, you remember not my inequities.

Glory to your name! King of Majesty, I commit to you my life. Though I am weak, I look to you for strength, for you are Strength. May you be my motivation and drive for studying. Rid me of all distractions, to focus on the task that is at hand. May I honor you by the way I conduct myself in my studies.

I need your help O God, because only through Christ may anything I do be glorifying to you. Grant to me peace which surpasses understanding, and an understanding of your will that is the substance of peace with you my LORD.

SDG