Blessed be the Lord, my rock!

Father, fill me with your Holy Spirit today and train my heart and my hands for war; train me for the spiritual battles I encounter each day. You are my shield, subdue every evil person, every spirit of wickedness under me—every unsanctioned authority, every person who seeks to intimidate or manipulate me—I take refuge in you, O God!

My life is like a breath quickly drawn, a fleeting shadow in the sun. However, you regard mankind! You bowed the heavens, and Jesus came down to redeem me for his own. I will praise and worship you forever!

Scatter the enemy, Lord; send out your arrows and rout them! Stretch out your hand and deliver me from the people and the situations that could drown me. Deliver me from liars and the lies of the enemy—expose lies and reveal your truth.

I will sing to you a new song, O God! Bless my life with new talents and new abilities to glorify you.

Give victory to leaders who choose to honor you. Rescue your people from cruelty and from those who would hurt them.

Bless my sons and grandsons—and all the sons of your kingdom—may they grow strong in you and in their princely calling! Bless my daughters and granddaughters, as well as all of the daughters of your kingdom; may they be strong in you, reflecting the beauty of our King!

Bless your people, Lord; bless the work of our hands. Give us bountiful provisions and generous hearts to share with others. Keep our livelihoods safe from mishap or failure—and let there be no cry of distress in our streets. Keep us safe and bless every aspect of our lives as we bless you.

How amazing that you desire to bless your people! You are my God and I am one of yours. Hallelujah!

In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.