³¹ For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God?— ³² the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. ³³ He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. ³⁴ He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ³⁵ You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. ³⁶ You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip. ³⁷ I pursued my enemies and overtook them, and did not turn back till they were consumed. ³⁸ I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise; they fell under my feet. ³⁹ For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me. ⁴⁰ You made my enemies turn their backs to me, and those who hated me I destroyed. ⁴¹ They cried for help, but there was none to save; they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them. ⁴² I beat them fine as dust before the wind; I cast them out like the mire of the streets. ⁴³ You delivered me from strife with the people; you made me the head of the nations; people whom I had not known served me. ⁴⁴ As soon as they heard of me they obeyed me; foreigners came cringing to me. ⁴⁵ Foreigners lost heart and came trembling out of their fortresses. ⁴⁶ The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation— ⁴⁷ the God who gave me vengeance and subdued peoples under me, ⁴⁸ who rescued me from my enemies; yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me; you delivered me from the man of violence. ⁴⁹ For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name. ⁵⁰ Great salvation he brings to his king, and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.

 

REVERENCE

God’s praiseworthy attributes

• He is the one and only Lord God – v. 31
• He is our rock –v. 31,47
• He equips us with strength for the battles of life – vv. 32, 34, 39
• He makes us our way blameless (perfect/safe) – v. 32
• He provides security – v. 33
• He is the shield/source of our salvation – v. 35, 46,50
• He supports us – v. 35
• He is the source of all greatness – v. 35,43b
• He directs and protects our steps – v. 36
• He overcomes and delivers us from our enemies – vv. 37-45, 47-48
• He lives – v. 46
• He is worthy of our praise and songs – v. 49
• He shows his steadfast love forever – v. 50

Possible prayer prompts:

• We praise You that You are our Rock when…
• Thank You that You are our security, especially when the world…
• We praise You that You have saved us from…
• I praise You that You supported me when….
• We praise You that You are the source of all greatness because only You can…
• Thank You that You directed my steps when…
• We praise You that You overcome the enemy of…
• Because You live, I can…
• You are worthy of our praise because…
• Thank You that I am assured of Your steadfast love, especially when…

 

RESPONSE

• Because You are THE Lord God, I surrender my idol of…
• Even though You are my security, I confess that I often look to ____________ instead.
• Even though You are the source of all greatness, I admit that I try to prove my own greatness when…
• I confess that I often try to fight the battles of life in my own strength when I rely on…

 

REQUESTS

• Because You are the Lord God, give me faith to believe that You can…
• Because You are my Rock I am trusting You for…
• I am trusting You to make my way safe today as I…
• I trust You to be my security as I deal with…
• I trust that today You will shield and save me from ________________ .

• Give _________________ (name) Your strength as they face the battle of…
• I pray that _______________ (name) will trust Your right hand to support them as they…
• I pray You will support our church leaders today as they…
• I pray that You will direct and protect the steps of _______________ (name) as they…
• Help our church trust You as the source of all true greatness as we…
• I pray You will overwhelm ________________ (name) with Your steadfast love today as they…

 

READINESSS

• Equip me today with strength as I face the enemy of…
• Equip us with strength as we encounter _________________ in this world.
• Individual verbal declarations: We know You can deliver us from the enemy of…
  Antiphonal response: 
  • Men: The Lord lives! Blessed be our Rock!
  • Women: We exalt the God of our salvation!