Main Thought:
This is the confident prayer of the faithful. We can pray this with Jesus since He is our righteousness.
Psalm 17:1-7
Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry!
Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!
From your presence let my vindication come!
Let your eyes behold the right!
You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night,
you have tested me, and you will find nothing;
I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent.
My steps have held fast to your paths;
my feet have not slipped.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
incline your ear to me; hear my words.
Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, true Shepherd and Defender of Your people, grant us wisdom, strength, and patience—wisdom to know and to walk in the way everlasting; strength to resist all temptations of error and sin, and boldly to confess Your truth before men; patience to bear the cross without murmuring, and gladly to suffer with You that we may also rule with You. Amen.