We have need to use this prayer at all times!

(Charles Spurgeon)

"Do not forsake me, O Lord! Do not be far from me, O my God!" Psalm 38:21

Frequently we pray that God would not forsake us in the hour of trial and temptation-but we too much forget that we have need to use this prayer at all times. There is no moment of our life, however holy-in which we can do without His constant upholding. Whether in light or in darkness, in communion or in temptation-we alike need the prayer, "Do not forsake me, O Lord!" "Hold me up-and I shall be safe!"

A little child, while learning to walk-always needs the parent's aid.
The ship left by the navigator-drifts at once from her course.
We cannot do without continuous aid from God!

Let this be your prayer every day:
"Do not forsake me, O Lord! Do not be far from me, O my God!
 Father, do not forsake Your child-lest he fall by the hand of the enemy.
 Shepherd, do not forsake Your lamb-lest he wander from the safety of the fold.
 Great Gardener, do not forsake Your tender plant-lest it wither and die!
 Do not forsake me now, O Lord! And do not forsake me at any moment of my life.
 Do not forsake me in my joys-lest they absorb my heart.
 Do not forsake me in my sorrows-lest I murmur against You.
 Do not forsake me-for without You I am weak, but with You I am strong.
 Do not forsake me-for my path is dangerous and full of snares.
 Do not forsake me-for I cannot travel without Your guidance.
 The hen does not forsake her chicks. O Lord, give me refuge under Your wings.
 Do not be far from me, O Lord, for trouble is near-and there is none to help.
 Do not forsake me, O Lord! Do not be far from me, O God of my salvation!"