Adoration
Take time to adore the Lord and give Him the affection of your heart. Do not ask anything. Focus on the attributes of God and declare who He is. Pray through the scriptures (specifically Psalms) to give yourself language for your adoration.
Praise God for who he is
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“God is our refuge and strength... ever-present help in times of trouble...” Psalm 46:1
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“Fear theLord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for youthose great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.” Deuteronomy 10:20-21
Trust in him in all situations
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“neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers can separate me from your love.” Romans 8:38
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“I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.” Psalm 57:9-10
He cares for us and hears us
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“He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he” Deuteronomy 32:4
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“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.” Psalm 63:7