{My Psalm 71 Journey} Part 8: Scripture and Song

Music and scripture did a lot to help me through the fog. In those darkest hours, I couldn't find the words to pray. Sometimes, I would simply whisper, "Jesus," trusting that his name would reach the ears of God and petition on my behalf.

There were several scriptures that I also spoke as prayers...reading and rereading, claiming His promises to me. And music has always been mood-altering for me. I labeled playlists on my iPod: Dark Days, God Loves Me.

So today I thought I'd share some of those verses and songs. Maybe you need to claim them as your own. Maybe you need to write one in a card to a friend. Maybe sit in a quiet space and breathe the lyrics of a song. Or maybe you do the 40th load of laundry and need to just make it through the day. So here goes.

SCRIPTURES:

Lord God, your glorious word exhorts me to return to my fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now you announce that you will restore twice as much to me. Zechariah. 9:12

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But TAKE HEART! I have overcome the world." John 13:33

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12

Lord, I cry out to you, my spirit grows faint within me, my heart within me is dismayed. Psalm 143: 4

Lord, help me not to fear, for you are with me, I need not be dismayed, for you are my God. You will strengthen me and help me: You will uphold me with your righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

You, O Lord, are like the light of the morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth. 2 Samuel 23:4

Lord, the night is nearly over; the day is almost here. Help me to put aside deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Romans 13:12

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me. Psalm 51:12

But you, Lord are a shield around me, my glory the one who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3

SONGS

Cry Out to Jesus - Third Day

I Lift My Hands- Chris Tomlin

I've Found a Love - Tabitha Summers

The Light in Me - Brandon Heath

Healing is in Your Hands - Christy Nockels

How He Loves - David Crowder Band

Times - Tenth Avenue North

Better Than a Hallelujah - Amy Grant