Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Treasures

I rejoice over Your promise like one who finds vast treasure.
(Psalm 119:162)
Lord, You are my portion and my cup [of blessing];
You hold my future. (Psalm 16:5)
For our hearts rejoice in Him,
because we trust in His holy name. (Psalm 33:21)
I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. (Psalm 62:1)
My soul, praise the Lord, and all that is within me, praise His holy name.
My soul, praise the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits.
(Psalm 103:1-2)

Lord, You are my treasure.
My confidence, my peace and my security
depend on no one and nothing except You.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Desires

Lord, my every desire is known to You;
my sighing is not hidden from You. (Psalm 38:9)
Whom do I have in heaven but You?
And I desire nothing on earth but You. (Psalm 73:25)
As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God. (Psalm 42:1)
Happy are those who keep His decrees
and seek Him with all their heart. (Psalm 119:2)
Take delight in the Lord,
and He will give you your heart's desires. (Psalm 37:4)

Fill my heart with the desires that You desire.
Grow within me a whole-hearted love for You.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Mind

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His instructions have good insight.
His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111:10)
I rejoice in the way [revealed by] Your decrees as much as in all riches.
I will meditate on Your precepts and think about Your ways.
I will delight in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word. (Psalm 119:14-16)
I pursue the way of Your commands, for You broaden my understanding. (Psalm 119:32)

Lord, my mind is full of fear and worry.
I ask for Your wisdom and peace.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Resources

O Lord, how many and varied are Your works!
In wisdom have You made them all...
the earth is full of Your riches and Your creatures.
These all wait and are dependent upon You... (Psalm 104:24, 27 AMP)
For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
Lord of Hosts, happy is the person who trusts in You! (Psalm 84:11-12)
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8)

Lord, You promise to provide all the resources I need to live a godly life.
I trust You and depend on You.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Message

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.
(Psalm 40:1-3)
Sing to the Lord, you His faithful ones,
and praise His holy name. (Psalm 30:4)
I will speak of Your glorious splendor and Your wonderful works.
(Psalm 145:5)
And my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness,
Your praise all day long. (Psalm 35:28)

Lord, I ask for a song today—a song of praise
to my faithful Redeemer.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Audience

Before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, Lord.
You have encircled me; You have placed Your hand on me. (Psalm 139:4-5)
I will praise You forever for what You have done.
In the presence of Your faithful people, I will put my hope in Your name, for it is good. (Psalm 52:9)
I put my hope in You, Lord; You will answer, Lord my God. (Psalm 38:15)


As You choose my audience (my sphere of influence and ministry)
it may be smaller or larger or completely different from my expectations.
I surrender to Your choice, as I depend on You.

a Welcome to Praise Patterns

The ladies at Lewis and Clark Church in Astoria, Oregon are beginning a study of Praise Patterns. Here is my welcome to them.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Location

I call to You from the ends of the earth when my heart is without strength.
Lead me to a rock that is high above me. (Psalm 61:2)
For You are my rock and my fortress: You lead and guide me because of Your name. (Psalm 31:3)
You are near, Lord, and all Your commands are true. (Psalm 119:151)
God--His way is perfect...
God--He clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect. (Psalm 18:30,32)
This God, our God forever and ever--He will lead us eternally. (Psalm 48:14)

Lord, I know You placed me in this location for a reason.
Show me how to serve You here.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Talents

Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are His —
His people, the sheep of His pasture. (Psalm 100:2-3)
But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory,
and the One who lifts up my head. (Psalm 3:3)
Give the Lord the glory due His name...(Psalm 29:2)
Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory
because of Your faithful love, because of Your truth.(Psalm 115:1)

Show me, Lord, my place in Your body,
and my unique way of expressing Your love
and giving glory to You.

Keep Calm and Read Psalms: Surrendering my Day

Let me experience Your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in You.
Reveal to me the way I should go, because I long for You. (Psalm 143:8)
I call to You for help, Lord; in the morning my prayer meets You. (Psalm 88:13)
On the day I called, You answered me;
You increased strength within me. (Psalm 138:3)
I exalt You, my God the King, and praise Your name forever and ever.
I will praise You every day; I will honor Your name forever and ever.
(Psalm 145:1-2)

I gave You my life decades ago.
Here's my today;
I am watching expectantly for You to guide my steps.