Psalm 3
I have a lot of enemies, Lord. Many fight against me and say , "God won't rescue you!". But, you are my shield, and you give me victory and great honor. I pray to you, and you answer from your sacred hill. I sleep and wake up refreshed because you, Lord, protect me. Ten thousand enemies attack from every side, but I am not afraid. Come and save me Lord God! Break my enemies' jaws and shatter their teeth, because you protect and bless your people.
This prayer seems like a prayer that many of us would like to use daily! It does seem a little harsh to have the jaws and teeth of your enemies shattered though..lol. Let me explain this prayer with the help of God.
This prayer, for us, would simply be a prayer to protect us from anyone and anything that is trying to do harm to us. "Enemy" does not necessarily have to be a human. Your "enemy" could be disease, Satan, a situation, a bad habit, or a mental state. Whatever the attacker is, you want protection from it. The prayer is asking that God, deliver and protect..."because you protect and bless your people..."
This prayer also asks that God silence the opposition. Someone or something, maybe even yourself, is telling you that God will not save you. This is not true. But, it is what Satan wants you to believe. God created you and he loves you despite your flaws. But, you have to ask for God's help. He does not force himself on us. You must believe that you are worthy. We have all done wrong and we have all fall short of God's glory but, that is why Jesus died on the cross for us. God knew that the temptations in this world would be our downfall. So, accept Jesus and be saved.
Next, most of us seem to be insomniacs. We can't sleep because we are worrying or upset. The author of this prayer (King David), was a man of God but was also very much a man. He had a man killed to take his wife as his own! So, he does know a little bit about sin and not sleeping. But anyway, my point is, we ask God to forgive us and give our problems to him so that we may sleep. Its funny how we think that the God who created the entire universe is not capable of handling our problems. Silly humans...lol.
Anyhow, i hope that this tidbit will help you through your day today. Try saying this prayer. Besides, what harm could it do? You have tried your way and it doesnt work, so try something that does...pray.
