Protect me from these demons, O God,
from the forces that try to tear away who I am.
Protect me from the external and internal forces
that try to corrupt the goodness in me.
I can sense them all around me
waiting for me to let my guard down.
One little misstep
and they will be ready to pounce!
Be with me God!
Give me the strength I need
to keep these terrors at bay!
Do not let them devour me!
They are always there waiting,
Trying to chip away at me,
Trying to make me think that I am not enough,
that I am unworthy of their love.
But you love shines through the darkness, O God,
You are always here with me
to remind me that you love me;
Just as I am…
…just as you made me.
Even is I can free myself from these demons
with your loving guidance,
Do not let them retreat into the darkness,
waiting for another victim.
Shine your light on them
So that we may know each other’s demons
And protect each other from them.
It is through your love that we have the strength to carry on.
You offer protection, support and love
to all who seek it;
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+59&version=NRSV