You are near, O Lord!

You are near, O Lord!

" You are near, O Lord! " Psalm 119:151

Not merely are You near, O Lord, as You are in every place, and as You fill Heaven and earth with Your presence—but You are specially near— graciously near to all who call upon You in truth. You are near to me as my Savior, as my Father, as my Friend. You are near . . .
  to instruct me in my ignorance,
  to strengthen me in weakness,
  to guide me in perplexity,
  and to comfort me in sorrow.

Help me, O Lord, to realize Your nearness—open my ear to listen to Your softest whisper. Make me quick to discern Your guiding hand, and render my heart sensitive to the impressions of Your love.

When the morning dawns, and the duties of another day are before me—allow me to feel that You are near to strengthen and to help me. In the midst of the activities of life and its engrossing cares—may I realize that You are at my right hand as my Preserver and my Shield. And when the day closes, and the shadows of night gather over me—let me feel that You are near . . .
  to cleanse me from defilement,
  to calm my restless spirit, and
  to afford refreshment and repose.

Let me remember in all my changing seasons, that You are near, O Lord. In the hour of my joy—may Your presence increase my gladness; and in the day of adversity—let a sense of Your nearness be my solace and support.

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