A Prayer of Gratitude for Divine Mercy and Deliverance

"For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell." - Psalms 86:13

"For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell." - Psalms 86:{verse.verse_number}

O Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude, reflecting on the magnificent promise encapsulated in Psalm 86:13, which proclaims, "For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell."

Heavenly Father, as I meditate on the depth of Your mercy, I am overwhelmed by the realization of how unworthy I am of such grace. Your mercy is not merely a shadow or a fleeting sentiment; it is the very essence of who You are. I acknowledge the countless times I have strayed from Your path, drawn away by the temptations and trials of this world. Yet, each time, You reached out to me, extending Your loving kindness and compassion. Your mercy is immeasurable, unmerited, and unwavering.

Lord, I thank You for the gift of Your mercy that envelops me every single day. It is through Your mercy that I have hope, that I find strength in weakness, and that I am reminded of Your promise for a better future. You have lifted me from the depths of despair—the lowest hell—where my soul once resided in darkness and shame. In those bleak moments, when my heart was burdened and my spirit crushed, You were there, offering me a way out and restoring my soul with the comfort of Your presence.

I praise You for being a God whose love knows no bounds, for Your unwavering promise that You will never leave us nor forsake us. In the midst of my struggles, You have held me fast, guiding my steps and illuminating the path before me. I am grateful for the moments of clarity where I have experienced Your grace firsthand; the times when I felt utterly lost yet found the courage to rise again because of Your merciful hand that steadied me.

Lord, I ask that You help me to grasp the full weight of Your mercy in every aspect of my life. Teach me to be a vessel of this mercy to those around me. In a world that often reflects pain, betrayal, and anguish, let my life be a testament to the transformative power of Your love. Help me to extend compassion to others who, like I once was, are trapped in their lowest moments, struggling against the weight of their sins and the despair of their circumstances. May I reflect Your kindness and embody Your grace wherever I go.

Father, I also pray for those who find themselves in the depths of despair right now. Reach down and touch their hearts as You have touched mine. Remind them of Your undying mercy and Your readiness to deliver their souls from darkness. May they feel the warmth of Your embrace and the hope that comes from knowing that You are always present, ready to rescue and restore.

As I conclude this prayer, I am reminded of Your profound words in Psalm 136:1, "O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever." I affirm today, Lord, that Your mercy indeed endures forever, transcending the bounds of time and touching every generation. Let my heart always be attuned to Your grace, celebrating not only my deliverance but the hope found in Your promise of salvation through Jesus Christ.

In humility and faith, I stand in awe of Your greatness, and I give You all the honor and glory for the mercy You pour over my life daily. Thank You, Lord, for delivering my soul from the lowest hell. May I always remember that it is not by my might, but by Your grace that I am free.

In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

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Psalms 86:13 - "For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell."

Psalms 86:13 - "For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell."

"For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell." - Psalms 86:13

"For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell." - Psalms 86:13

Psalms 86:9 glory of god

Psalms 86:9 glory of god

 Psalms 86:9 live of god

Psalms 86:9 live of god

Psalms 86:12 - "I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore."

Psalms 86:12 - "I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore."

Psalms 86:10 - "For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone."

Psalms 86:10 - "For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone."

Psalms 86:7 - "In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me."

Psalms 86:7 - "In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me."

"For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone." - Psalms 86:10

"For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone." - Psalms 86:10

Psalms 119:86 - "All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me."

Psalms 119:86 - "All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me."

Psalms 86:3 - "Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily."

Psalms 86:3 - "Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily."

Psalms 86:10 - "For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone."

Psalms 86:10 - "For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone."

Psalms 86:4 - "Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul."

Psalms 86:4 - "Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul."

Psalms 86:6 - "Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications."

Psalms 86:6 - "Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications."

Psalms 86:8 - "Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works."

Psalms 86:8 - "Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works."

Psalms 86:1 - "Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy."

Psalms 86:1 - "Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy."

Psalms 86:15 - "But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth."

Psalms 86:15 - "But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth."

Psalms 86:5 - "For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee."

Psalms 86:5 - "For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee."

Psalms 86:17 - "Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me."

Psalms 86:17 - "Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me."

Psalms 86:16 - "O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid."

Psalms 86:16 - "O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid."

Psalms 86:2 - "Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee."

Psalms 86:2 - "Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee."

Psalms 86:11 - "Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name."

Psalms 86:11 - "Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name."

"Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy." - Psalms 86:1

"Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy." - Psalms 86:1

Psalms 86:9 - "All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name."

Psalms 86:9 - "All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name."

Psalms 86:14 - "O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them."

Psalms 86:14 - "O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them."

"O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid." - Psalms 86:16

"O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid." - Psalms 86:16

"I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore." - Psalms 86:12

"I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore." - Psalms 86:12

"Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications." - Psalms 86:6

"Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications." - Psalms 86:6

"All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me." - Psalms 119:86

"All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me." - Psalms 119:86

"Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily." - Psalms 86:3

"Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily." - Psalms 86:3

"But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth." - Psalms 86:15

"But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth." - Psalms 86:15