Instructions

When you come to the ellipsis (...) while praying the Psalms, take a moment to focus your mind and heart on God. After you enter God’s presence, insert any combination of God’s names, attributes or characteristics into your prayers. For example, you can replace the word Lord with the King of Glory, merciful and mighty Savior, O Great Lover of my soul. The names, attributes and characteristics of God have been listed below.

Come Let Us Worship — Psalm 95

Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving and sing joyful songs to the Lord. The Lord is a mighty God, the great king over all the gods. He holds in his hands the depths of the earth and the highest mountains as well. He made the sea; it belongs to him, the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands. Come, then, let us bow down and worship... bending the knee before the Lord, our maker. For he is our... and we are his people, the flock he shepherds.

Enter His Presence — Psalm 100

Shout joyfully to the Lord, all you lands. Worship the Great King with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to... bless his holy name. For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

The Glory of the Lord — Psalm 8

O Lord my God... may your name be glorified throughout the earth! When I look at the heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than the angels, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, even the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea. O Lord my God... may your name be glorified throughout the earth!

Blessings for the King — Psalm 145

All glory and praise belongs to you, my God and King. Blessed be your name forever and ever. I will meditate on your glorious splendor and celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness. For you... are merciful and mighty, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Your compassion endures throughout all generations. I will speak of your glory and tell of your power, to make known to all people your mighty deeds, the glorious splendor of your ways. For your kingdom is everlasting and your dominion endures throughout all generations. For you... are faithful in all your ways and gracious in all your deeds. By your eternal goodness... you open your hands to satisfy the desire of every living being. You draw near to those who call upon your name. Open your hands now... and come to my aid. Pour forth your prosperity into my life; that I may receive the fullness of your abundant blessings.

The Lord’s Dwelling Place — Psalm 84

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord... my soul longs and indeed it yearns for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for joy to the living God. As the sparrow finds a home and the swallow a nest to settle her young, so will I make my home by your altars, O Lord of hosts... my King and my God. Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. Happy are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on the path of righteousness. As they go through the valley of the shadow of death they make it a place of springs; the early rain covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; ever appearing before your presence. O Lord God Almighty... hear my prayer; draw near to me, O God of Jacob! Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to live in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God Almighty in my sun and shield, forever bestowing favor, strength and grace. No good thing do you withhold from those who walk in obedience. O Lord of hosts... happy is everyone who trusts in you.

Restoration and Blessings — Job 38

Blessed are you, O Lord God Almighty, for you are the provider of every abundant blessing. Blessed are you when you give, and blessed are you when you take away. Blessed are you... when you laid the foundations for the earth; blessed are you when you established a dwelling place for the light; blessed are you... when you established boundaries for the sea. O merciful and mighty... blessed are you when you provide food for the ravens when their young cry out in your holy presence. O Lord... you who are surrounded in majesty, radiant with glory, honor and splendor, I call on you now to pour out your abundant blessings in my life. In your eternal goodness, please restore all that evil has stolen from me. Open the floodgates of heaven and bestow upon me the fullness of your enduring prosperity. For you... can do all things, and no purpose of yours can ever be thwarted.

Ever-Present Provider — Psalm 139

O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I stand; you discern my thoughts from afar. You mark my travels and my rest; and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and rest your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I run from your love? Or where can I hide from your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I fly on the wings of dawn and settle beyond the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand leads me, your right hand holds me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light of day shall become night,” even the darkness is not too dark for you; for the night is as bright as day before you. For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you... for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are all your works, O Great... my frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days of my life that were formed for me, when none of them yet existed. O Great... search me and know my heart; test me and know my intentions. Remove any crooked path from me, and lead me in ways everlasting.

Eternal Blessings — Book of Revelation

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God the Almighty! You alone are worthy to receive glory, honor and power. Great and amazing are all your deeds... just and true are all your ways. For you alone are holy... who was, who is, and who is to come. I give you thanks... for all nations will come to worship you. O Ancient of Days... clothe me in white so that I will not be put to shame. Restore the passion of my first love... feed me with your hidden manna. Grant me the strength to conquer all forms of darkness, for you alone are worthy to receive glory, honor and power. Grant me the grace... to obey all your commands; put me through the refiner’s fire; help me to accomplish your good and perfect will with patient endurance. Do not blot my name from the book of life, but deliver me from the coming trials that I may receive the crown of life. For salvation belongs to you, my God... who is seated on the throne; and unto the Lamb... be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!

A Longing for God — Psalm 63

O God, you are my God and for you I long! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts; my flesh cries out for your holy presence as in a dry land without water. As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul longs for you, O Great... For I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips shall forever praise you. I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands as I call on your name, O Great... My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth will praise you as I meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings fast to you for your right hand upholds me. Blessed are you, O Great...

Blessings of Ministry — Psalm 112

Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in God’s commands. Their descendants shall be mighty in the land, a generation upright and blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in their homes; their prosperity shall endure forever. They shine through the darkness as a light for the upright; they are merciful and obedient. All goes well for those gracious in lending, who conduct their affairs with justice. They shall never be shaken; the just shall be remembered forever. They shall not fear an ill report; their hearts are steadfast, trusting the Lord. Their hearts are tranquil, without fear, till at last they look down on their foes. Lavishly they give to the poor; their prosperity shall endure forever. I thank you, O Great... for all your abundant blessings, financial provisions and enduring love. May a mighty torrent of your prosperity flow through my life and into the lives of others, bringing refreshment to a dry and parched land. Open the floodgates of heaven, O Great... as I lay before your throne my life and plans to assist the poor and needy.

The Song of Moses — Exodus 15

The Lord God Almighty is my strength and my salvation. The Lord... is my defense in battle, and I shall exalt in him. This is my God... the God of my forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob; the great, mighty and awesome God; he is the Rock of my salvation, and to him I turn for protection. Your right hand, O Lord... is glorious in power; your right hand, O Lord, has shattered the enemy. When the enemy said, “I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil and have my fill,” you sent forth your fury. In the greatness of your majesty... you overthrew the enemy and consumed them like stubble. I call out to you now, O Lord... come to my aid. Drive all forms of evil out of my life. Break the chains of darkness that consume me, destroy the demonic influence and shatter the yoke of slavery. Set me free, O Lord... remove all forms of bondage and oppression from my life, so that I may be purified and consumed by your most holy and loving presence. Who is like you, O Lord... among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor? In your steadfast love... you lead the people whom you have redeemed; you guide them by your strength to your holy abode. You bring them into your holy presence, the place where your glory dwells.

The Lord’s Victory — Psalm 118

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! Out of my distress I called on the Lord, and the great and awesome... answered me and set me free. With the Lord on my side, I shall not fear; what can mortals do to me? With the Lord on my side, I shall look in triumph on my foes. Better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals. It is better to take refuge in the Lord... than to put confidence in princes. All the nations surrounded me; in the name of the Lord I cut them off! I was hard pressed, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me. The Lord... is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. These are the glad tidings of victory in the tents of the righteous, “The Lord’s right hand is raised—the Lord’s right hand strikes with power. I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” Open the gates of victory that I may enter and sing praises to you, O Great... This is the Lord’s own gate where the victors enter. I thank you, O Great... that you have answered me and have become my salvation. You are my God, and I will serve you. You are my... and I will worship you.

God’s Steadfast Love — Psalm 103

Bless the Lord, O my soul, with all your being bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits. For it is the merciful and compassionate... who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love, who satisfies your every need with his abundant blessings. The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all those who are oppressed. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Great King... does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. Bless the Lord, all you angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding. Bless the Lord, all you heavenly host, you angelic beings who accomplish his good pleasure. Bless the Lord... all you servants of the Lord, who prosper within his dominion.

The Lord is my Shepherd — Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forevermore.

Names, Attributes and Characteristics of God

Abba Father — Romans 8:15	Provider of every abundant blessing — 2 Corinthians 9:8
Adonai — Hebrew name for Lord	Ransom from heaven — 1 Timothy 2:6
All Consuming Fire — Hebrews 12:29	Refuge for the poor and needy in their distress — Isaiah 25:4
All knowing and infinitely wise — Omniscient	Righteous Branch who reigns as King forever — Jeremiah 23:5
Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end — Revelation 21:6	Rock of my salvation — 1 Corinthians 10:4
Always present, ever loving — Omnipresent	Savior for sinners — Luke 2:11
Atoning sacrifice for my sin — 1 John 2:2	Send forth your Spirit of love, power and self-control — 2 Timothy 1:7
Author & Perfecter of my faith — Hebrews 12:2	Shepherd and guardian of my soul — 1 Peter 2:25
Author of life — Acts 3:15	Sole Mediator between God and man — 1 Timothy 2:5
Blessed Redeemer — Isaiah 48:17	Source and strength for my accomplishments — Philippians 4:13
Bread of Life — John 6:35	Source of eternal salvation for those who obey — Hebrews 5:9
Commander of the angelic army — Joshua 5:14	Sovereign ruler of all creation — Acts 4:24
Creator of heaven and earth — Genesis 1:1	Spirit of God that brings all flesh to life — Genesis 1:30
Dearly Beloved — Mark 1:11	Spirit of God who hovers over the deep — Genesis 1:2
El Elyon — Hebrew name for Most High God	The All Powerful and Almighty — Omnipotent
El Shaddai — Hebrew name for God Almighty	The Ancient of Days — Daniel 7:9
Emmanuel, God with us — Matthew 1:23	The Bright Morning Star — Revelation 22:16
Faithful and True — Revelation 19:11	The Chosen One, in whom my soul delights — Isaiah 42:1
Firstborn of all creation — Colossians 1:15	The Glorious One — Psalm 76:4
For I know my Redeemer lives — Job 19:25	The Good Shepherd who lays down his life — John 10:11
For you are the King of Glory — Psalm 24:7	The great High Priest, Jesus Christ, Son of God — Hebrews 4:14
Fountain of sufficient grace — 2 Corinthians 12:9	The Great Physician — Matthew 9:12
Friend of sinners — Matthew 11:19	The Lion of the Tribe of Judah who has conquered — Revelation 5:5
Giver of life and everlasting God who inhabits eternity — Genesis 2:7	The Lord God Almighty — Revelation 19:6
Giver of wisdom, knowledge and understanding — 1 Corinthians 12:8	The Lord is with me like a dread warrior — Jeremiah 20:11
God of my Savior’s virgin birth — Luke 1:34–35	The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob — Exodus 3:15
God of the poor and stranger — Matthew 25:35–40	The Vine that allows me to bear fruit — John 15:5
Great and amazing are all your deeds — Revelation 15:3	To the King of Ages be honor and glory forever and ever — 1 Timothy 1:17
How beautiful you are, my love, how very beautiful — Song of Solomon 4:1	Unfathomable giver of all good gifts — Matthew 7:7–11
Inconceivable source of peace and comfort — Luke 18:27	Victorious and triumphant King — Zechariah 9:9
Jesus Messiah, my Lord and Savior — Acts 2:36	Who is and who was and who is to come — Revelation 1:8
Just and true are all your ways, O Great King — Revelation 15:3	Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Ever-lasting Father — Isaiah 9:6
Just Judge of the living and the dead — Acts 10:42	Worthy to receive glory, honor and power — Revelation 4:11
King of all kings and Lord of all lords — Revelation 19:16	You are always with me — Matthew 28:20
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world — John 1:29	You are found by those who seek you — Proverbs 8:17
Life-giving Word in which all things exist — John 1:1–4	You are gentle and humble of heart — Matthew 11:29
Light of the World who stepped down into darkness — John 8:12	You are my rock in whom I take refuge — 2 Samuel 22:3
Lord of Glory who was crucified on my behalf — 1 Corinthians 2:8	You are my Shepherd, I shall not want — Psalm 23:1
Majestic in glory, awesome in power and full of splendor — 2 Peter 1:17	You are near to those with broken hearts — Psalm 34:18
Mediator of the New Covenant in whom my soul delights — Malachi 3:1	You are pure, holy and undefiled, majestic in glorious splendor — Exodus 15:11
Messiah, Son of the Living God — Matthew 16:16	You are the almighty, immortal and invisible God — 1 Timothy 1:17
Most High over all the earth — Psalm 83:18	You are the dispeller of all fear and doubt — Matthew 14:31
My Advocate, the Holy Spirit — John 14:26	You are the image of the invisible God, firstborn of all creation — Colossians 1:15
My closest friend — John 15:15	You are the Judge, Ruler and King who saves us — Isaiah 33:22
My exceedingly great reward — Isaiah 40:10	You are the Lord, mighty in battle — Psalm 24:8
My righteousness, sanctification and redemption — 1 Corinthians 1:30	You are the Resurrection and the Life — John 11:25
My rock, fortress and deliverer — Psalm 18:2	You are the same yesterday, today and forever — Hebrews 13:8
My steadfast love Psalm — 136:1	You are the self-sufficient, self-sustaining God, majestic in power — Job 37:4–5
Nothing is too hard for you — Jeremiah 32:17	You are the Way, and the Truth and the Life — John 14:6
O God of wonders — Exodus 15:11	You are worthy of all my praise — 2 Samuel 22:4
O Great Lover of my soul — John 3:16	You sustain all things through your powerful word — Hebrews 1:3
O Great Refiner’s Fire who purifies my soul — Malachi 3:2	You will never leave or forsake me — Hebrews 13:5
O Mighty One, the profound and inconceivable God — Luke 1:49	You yearn jealously for the spirit that dwells within me — James 4:5
O Righteous One, fullness of power, glory and victory — Isaiah 24:16	Your divine nature is understood by all creation — Romans 1:20
Precious cornerstone and foundation for my faith — Isaiah 28:16	Your plans for my welfare include a prosperous future with hope — Jeremiah 29:11

 

Notes

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Come Let Us Worship — Based on Psalm 95:1–7.
Enter His Presence — Based on Psalm 100:1–2 & 4–5.
The Glory of the Lord — Based on Psalm 8:1 & 3–9.
Blessings for the King — Based on Psalm 145:1, 5, 8, 11–13, 16 & 18.
The Lord’s Dwelling Place — Based on Psalm 84:1–8, 10–12.
Restoration and Blessings— Based on Job 1:21, 38:4–41 and 42:2.
Ever-Present Provider — Based on Psalm 139:1–16 and 23–24.
Eternal Blessings — Based on Revelation 4:8, 4:11, 15:3, 3:5, 2:4, 2:17, 3:18, 7:10 and 5:13.
A Longing for God — Based on Psalm 63:1-8 and Psalm 42:1.
Blessings of Ministry — Based on Psalm 112:1–9.
The Song of Moses — Based on Exodus 15:2–3, 6–7 and 11–13.
The Lord’s Victory — Based on Psalm 118:1, 5–11, 13–17, 19–21 and 28.
God’s Steadfast Love — Based on Psalm 103:1–6, 8–12 and 20–22.
The Lord is my Shepherd — Based on Psalm 23:1–6.