April 22nd - Upon the Rock

Upon the Rock

(Psalm 61; 62; 64; 69)

Lead Me to the Rock

By Nickers and Ink

c2009

All rights reserved.

In celebration of our reading through the Psalms (Hebrew poetry), Earth Day and National Poetry Month, today’s devotional entry offers a poetic prayer to the God of all Creation and the Rock of Ages.

See how many key Bible verses you recognize from our Scripture readings for today.

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Will you pray with me?

Lead Me to the Rock

Rock of refuge, hear my call.

Hold my hand that I not fall.

Guard my heart, and make it Thine.

Lead me in the path divine.

Earth and Heaven You display,

Work Your wonders here today.

Boldly, as I face the beast,

Do I ask for Your release.

Set my feet upon Your rock;

Guide my footsteps and my talk.

Keep deceit and lying oath

From my lips’ indulgent growth.

As offenders sharpen swords,

With their most malicious words,

May Your Rock their swords scrape dull,

That their phrasings be made null.

You my firmest foothold be,

Evermore, eternally.

Rock Almighty, ever strong,

Be Thou honored by my song.

Amen.

Posted for a variety of prompts:

AC (Earth Day)

Meme Express (“earth”)

Monday Poetry Train (poems – Writer’s Choice)

Poetic Asides (April P.A.D. Challenge: “work”)

Read Write Poem (NaPoWriMo – “list day”)

Simply Snickers (“beast,” “bless” and “bold”)

Three Word Wednesday (“deceit,” “indulge” and “oath”)

Totally Optional Prompts (poem/s inspired by quotes)

Photo/s posted in response to these prompts:

Lens Day Challenge photo/s)

Odd Shots Monday (photo/s)

Scenic Sunday (photo/s)

Straight Out of the Camera (SOOC Sunday)

Thursday Challenge (photo/s)

Today’s Flowers (photo/s)

Weekend Snapshot (photo/s)

Word-Filled Wednesday (photo/s and Bible verses)

Wordless Wednesday (any day – photo/s)