A Prayer of Blessing for St. Patrick's Day, written by Debbie McDaniel and read by Kelly Givens.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield, the Lord bestows favor and honor, no good thing

this he withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Psalm 84 verse 11.

In 433 AD, history tells us that St. Patrick was praying for God's divine protection in his

work in ministry in Ireland while facing powerful enemies.

He wrote this prayer called St. Patrick's Breastplate, which is still widely known and

recited today.

He had soon opened the door for him to share Christ with Irish King Lear and his subjects

and allowed him to be part of bringing them out of paganism's dark hold to the saving

power of Jesus Christ.

St. Patrick was a man who knew much about darkness, hardship, and enemy territory.

He had spent years in slavery after being kidnapped by pirates at age 16.

And it was in those years that he later tells how he learned about the mighty power of

God's presence and prayer.

The life of St. Patrick is such an example to us still today that even in the darkest

times, God's sovereignty shines over his people.

He can't help but come to our aid.

He can't help but to bless us and let his favor surround our lives.

Because he's a good and loving God and nothing escapes his notice.

He watches over all and we can trust that our lives and circumstances are held securely

in his hands.

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