Psalm 3

Here’s my problem:

O Lord, so many things, people and systems seem to be against me, and more seem to keep cropping up. - how many are my foes! Many are rising against me.
Many of those who know of my faith in you are saying to me “There is no help for you in God”

What do I know of my heavenly Father?

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me
It is what others see of you in me that causes them to respect me - you are my glory
You are the one who gives me courage to face life - you lift up my head
I cry aloud to the Lord and he answers me
I lie down and sleep
I wake again for the Lord sustains me
I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.

So what is my prayer?

Rise up, O Lord!  Deliver me, O my God!
For you confront all those people, things and systems who are against me - you strike all my enemies on the cheek.
You make all those who are against me toothless and impotent against me - you break the teeth of the wicked.
Deliverance belongs to the Lord
May your blessing be on your people!