¹If it had not been the LORD who was on our side
— let Israel now say —
²if it had not been the LORD who was on our side,
when our enemies attacked us,
³then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
⁴then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
⁵then over us would have gone
the raging waters.
⁶Blessed be the LORD,
who has not given us
as prey to their teeth.
⁷We have escaped like a bird
from the snare of the fowlers;
the snare is broken,
and we have escaped.
⁸Our help is in the name of the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
• Who is the enemy for you today?
• What traps and snares have been set for you?
• Where will you encounter these traps and snares?
• With God’s help, you can escape these places and these traps.
• Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
• Call upon the name of the LORD.
• The LORD is on your side.
• Be aware of traps and snares in your day.  When you encounter them, turn toward the LORD and call upon the name of the LORD.
• Who is the enemy for the world today?
• What traps and snares have been set for the world?
• Where will we encounter these traps and snares?
• With God’s help, we can escape these places and these traps.
• Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
• Call upon the name of the LORD.
• Notice who is calling with you.
• The LORD is on our side.
• Be aware of traps and snares in your day.  When you encounter them, turn toward the LORD and call upon the name of the LORD.
• What message do you hear from the LORD?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.