Psalm 54
1Save me, O God, by your Name; *
in your might, defend my cause.
2Hear my prayer, O God; *
give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For the arrogant have risen up against me,
and the ruthless have sought my life, *
those who have no regard for God.
4Behold, God is my helper; *
it is the Lord who sustains my life.
5Render evil to those who spy on me; *
in your faithfulness, destroy them.
6I will offer you a freewill sacrifice *
and praise your Name, O LORD, for it is good.
7For you have rescued me from every trouble, *
and my eye has seen the ruin of my foes.
A Prayer for Mission
Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.
