Prayer and Worship Notes

Key Themes

• Prayer as Incense

  • "May my prayer like incense rise before you"
  • Symbolizes the elevation of prayer to God.

• Sacrifice and Surrender

  • "The lifting of my hands a sacrifice"
  • Emphasizes the act of surrender and worship.

Divine Mercy

• Seeking Mercy
  • "Oh Lord Jesus, turn your eyes upon me"
  • Acknowledges the mercy of God.

Heritage and Statutes

• God's Statutes

  • "Your statutes are my heritage forever"
  • Commitment to following God's laws and decrees.

• Heart Set on Decrees

  • "My heart is set on keeping your decrees"
  • Importance of obedience to God's commands.

Overcoming Anxiety

• Stillness in God
  • "Please still my anxious urge to your rebellion"
  • Prayer for peace and stability in faith.

Creation and God's Commands

• Boundless Commands
  • "I can see a limit, but your commands are boundless"
  • Contrast between human limitations and God's infinite nature.

Joy in God's Word

• Meditation on the Word

  • "Your word is my joy and meditation"
  • Emphasis on the importance of scripture in daily life.

• Loving and Faithful Ways

  • "All the ways are loving and are faithful"
  • Assurance of God's consistent love.

Guidance and Faithfulness

• Narrow Road

  • "The road is narrow, but you're burning light"
  • The journey of faith may be challenging but God provides guidance.

• Leadership of God

  • "Lean to lead the humble"
  • Call for humility in seeking divine leadership.

Personal Commitment to God

• Commitment to Praise

  • "Oh God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you"
  • Declaration of ongoing worship and praise.

• Following God's Path

  • "I will seek you in the mountains"
  • "Step by step you'll lead me, and I will follow you all of my days"
  • Commitment to seek God and follow His guidance throughout life.