Prayer Guide: Psalm 2

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¹ Why do the nations rage
and the peoples’ plot in vain?
² The kings of the earth take their stand,
and the rulers conspire together
against the Lord and his Anointed One:
³ “Let’s tear off their chains
and throw their ropes off of us.”

⁴ The one enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord ridicules them.
⁵ Then he speaks to them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath:
⁶ “I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”

⁷ I will declare the Lord’s decree.
He said to me, “You are my Son;
today I have become your Father.
⁸ Ask of me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance
and the ends of the earth your possession.
⁹ You will break them with an iron scepter;
you will shatter them like pottery.”

¹⁰ So now, kings, be wise;
receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
¹¹ Serve the Lord with reverential awe
and rejoice with trembling.
¹² Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry
and you will perish in your rebellion,
for his anger may ignite at any moment.
All who take refuge in him are happy.

REVERENCE

God’s praiseworthy attributes found in this text:

• He is the God of all the earth and King of all kings – v. 1-2
• He knows our thoughts before we do and disciplines us justly  – v. 3-6
• He declares that He is the father who loves and approves – v. 7
• The universe and nations belong to Him and He gives them as an inheritance to His son – v. 8
• He will destroy the proud – v. 9
• He gives us wise counsel and instruction – v. 10
• He is worthy to be served with awe, rejoicing and trembling – v. 11
• He provides joy to those who take refuge in Him – v. 12

Possible prayer prompts:

• I praise You because You are the God who created all things . . .
• I praise You because You sit above all others, You are King of kings . . .
• I praise You because You are all-knowing and discipline us fairly . . .
• I praise You because You provided a way for us to dwell with you through Your Son, Jesus  . . .
• I praise You because You have reserved an inheritance for all who believe in Your Son . . .
• I praise You because You have the power to defeat the bondage of sin and its effects on us . . .
• I praise You because You love me deeply and provide instructions for living righteously according to Your Word . . . 
• I praise You because You are worthy to be praised . . .
• I praise You because You bring safety in Your embrace . . .

RESPONSE

• God, you break away the chains and ropes of sin that hold me in bondage and separate me from You . . .
• Lord, you take away the feelings of pride that make me think that I don’t need you . . .
• Lord, humble hearts to serve the way you serve and love the way you love . . .
• Father, those who receive your instruction and rest in your loving arms find safety in your refuge. . .

REQUESTS

• Protect me from a proud heart . . .
• Help me to rest in Your approval and not seek the approval of others above you…
• Lord, I am trusting You to keep me from harm . . .
• I pray for (Name) that You will draw them to Yourself, by using me . . .
• I pray that I find rest in Your grace  . . .
• I pray that You will guard our children’s hearts from ___________________ in the midst of a godless generation.

READINESS

• Today, when I am tempted to boast in my accomplishments, help me to remember that you have given me the ability to think, and process information; apart from you I can do nothing. . .