Some days, it feels like everything is coming at you.
How many unkind words can you really take all at once? How many times does a simple misunderstanding spiral into something overblown? When have you felt the weight of someone else’s agenda pressing in on you? Even if it’s not full-on spiritual warfare, you can can feel like you’re under attack. From people, from life's pressures and even from past wounds that haven’t fully healed.
Psalm 140 gives us a way to pray in those moments.
First, start with who God is. “You are my God,” the psalmist says (v.6). That’s not just theology. That's a relationship. A life lived in communion with the Lord. When you feel cornered or overwhelmed, that reminder grounds you. It tells you my God is near. My God is listening. My God is mine.
Then the psalm offers a vivid image. Your God that loves you and is with you, is your shield. Sometimes we just need God to cover us. Our heads are where thoughts can linger, fears can grow and plans may form. When the day feels like a battle, ask God to guard not just your body, but your mind and your motives. 
Finally, there's a prayer for justice: “Do not grant the wicked their desires” (v.8). That’s not spiteful. That’s faithful. You’re saying, “God, don’t let evil win. Not in them, and not in me either.” It’s a prayer for protection and a faithful perspective.
When we’re under attack, it’s easy to slip into bitterness or blame. Psalm 140 helps us stay grounded in trust. The psalm reminds us we're covered by God’s care and keeps us hopeful for what is right.
So, if today feels like a battle, say this: “You are my God. Shield me. Let your justice win.” That’s a prayer worth praying every time.
Stay blessed...john | 
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