Be ever mindful of the motives of my heart, Lord. Chasten me when they stray into unsavory territory that is not worthy of the Kingdom. In prayer, I pour my heart out to You. Make this communion a sacred part of my daily endeavors so that I do not find solace in my carnal comforts. Only in prayerful conversation with You can my heart resonate with peace not of this world. Truly, You are my safe place. When troubles assail me on all sides, I find refuge in the strength and power of Your Word. Your promises are holy. Your presence is unmatched, Lord. Your judgment is altogether righteous. You defend the afflicted. You notice that which is done in secret. Darkness is not darkness to You. There is no shadow that Your light cannot reach. Let faith flourish within my soul. Bring the dead parts to life inside of me. Your pity for the weak and defenseless manifests itself in grace that is remarkable to behold. How blessed are the ones who You have rescued from destruction. The violence of selfishness has no place in Your Kingdom. Those considered precious to You are truly favored. Grant me the motivations that align with the true foundations of Your Kingdom. Shape me into Your likeness Lord God. Under the manifest power of the Word in Psalm 72:12-14 and the authority of Christ, I pray.

For He will deliver the needy who cry out,
    the afflicted who have no one to help.
He will take pity on the weak and the needy
    and save the needy from death.
He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
    for precious is their blood in His sight.
Psalm 72;12-14, NIV