How can Psalm 25:19 inspire us to pray for deliverance from opposition?

◄ Psalm 25:19: Pray for deliverance. ►

The Heart Cry of Psalm 25:19

“Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with violent hatred.” (Psalm 25:19)

Opposition Is Real — But So Is Our Deliverer

• David talks plainly about enemies: they are numerous and fiercely hostile.

• Scripture never treats opposition as imaginary; it names it and brings it before God (see Psalm 3:1; 2 Timothy 4:18).

• Because Scripture is true and reliable, David’s words give us permission to bring every real threat or pressure straight to the Lord.

What Deliverance Prayer Looks Like

• Honest admission of need: “Consider my enemies” — no hiding, no minimizing.

• Specific description: “they are many… violent hatred” — clarity helps faith target the exact burden.

• Direct appeal to God’s attention: “Consider” — the Hebrew idea is “look intently, act on what You see.”

• Trust in God’s response: Psalm 34:17, “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.”

Anchoring Our Prayers in God’s Character

• His seeing eye — Proverbs 15:3 reminds us “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere,” so He already knows the full picture.

• His covenant love — Psalm 25:10, “All the LORD’s ways are lovingkindness and truth,” guaranteeing His commitment to guard us.

• His sovereign power — Psalm 18:17, “He rescued me from my powerful enemy… for they were too strong for me.”

Practical Steps for Today

1. Name your opposition clearly in prayer, echoing David’s candor.

2. Rehearse God’s promises aloud (Psalm 91:14-15; 2 Thessalonians 3:3).

3. Replace fear with petition and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7), confident that the same God who delivered David will intervene for you.

4. Keep a record of answered prayers to encourage continued boldness (Psalm 40:1-3).