The words of Psalm 102 echo the desperate cry of a soul in distress, a heartfelt plea rising from the depths of affliction to the throne of the Father. This psalm captures the raw anguish of one who feels their life slipping away, yet clings to hope in the unchanging nature of the Lord who hears the prayers of the destitute. In this prayer, inspired by the psalmist’s longing for deliverance and restoration, we see that we can still release faith even when we’re on the verge of death. It’s a cry for radical healing and a renewed purpose, trusting in the sovereign One who reigns forever.

I invite you to join me in this journey of faith and share this prayer with others who need its message of hope—perhaps a friend facing their own struggles, a family member seeking encouragement, or someone who simply needs a reminder of God’s saving power. Sharing this could be a lifeline for them. Let’s spread the word of His faithfulness together—post this link on social media, send it via email, text it to a loved one, or share it however you can. Let the younger generations and beyond see the mighty works of our eternal God proclaimed through our lives. Together, we can magnify His name and inspire others to trust in His unfailing love.

Prayer

Father, I’m dying! I’ve wasted away to skin and bones. It’s not my time and I long to keep living! Heal me; save me; release me! Raise me up off my deathbed! Do this for me because I don’t want to die alone! Look at my enemies rejoicing; give me justice and let me live! You know how I love Your people and Your place of worship. Remember that! You’re the One that answers the prayers of the destitute. Hear my prayers! Raise me up so the younger generations can see Your saving power and can proclaim Your miracle working feats. You’re the eternal God. I commit my life to You in Jesus name, amen. 

Psalms 102:1-29

Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly. For my days vanish like smoke; my bones burn like glowing embers. My heart is blighted and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. In my distress I groan aloud and am reduced to skin and bones. I am like a desert owl, like an owl among the ruins. I lie awake; I have become like a bird alone on a roof. All day long my enemies taunt me; those who rail against me use my name as a curse. For I eat ashes as my food and mingle my drink with tears because of your great wrath, for you have taken me up and thrown me aside. My days are like the evening shadow; I wither away like grass.

But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come. For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity. The nations will fear the name of the Lord, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory. For the Lord will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory. He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.

Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord: “The Lord looked down from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death.” So the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem when the peoples and the kingdoms assemble to worship the Lord.

In the course of my life he broke my strength; he cut short my days. So I said: “Do not take me away, my God, in the midst of my days; your years go on through all generations. In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them, and they will be discarded. But you remain the same, and your years will never end. The children of your servants will live in your presence; their descendants will be established before you.”

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