Psalm 86: Hear Me, Lord

Psalm 86 is a heartfelt, intimate prayer where David calls out to God for mercy, strength, and guidance. It beautifully combines trust, praise, and a plea for protection, making it ideal for a personal worship ballad expressing reliance on God’s loving kindness.

✝️ Psalm 86: A Song of Trust and Mercy

🎵 Song Title: “Hear Me, Lord (Psalm 86)”

🎯 Theme:

A personal prayer asking God to hear and answer, highlighting His steadfast love and faithfulness. It expresses complete trust in God’s power to save and a desire to glorify Him among all peoples. The song embodies humility, hope, and devotion.

🔑 Key Verses:

“Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.” — v.1

“Because you are my God, I call to you all day long.” — v.3

“Great is your love toward me, and you have delivered me from the depths.” — v.5

“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness.” — v.11

🎶 Lyrics (Based on Psalm 86:1–17)

Verse 1 (Psalm 86:1–4)

Hear me, Lord, I call to You,

For I am weak, my heart is true.

You, my God, I trust each day,

Guide my steps, show me Your way.

Chorus (Psalm 86:5–7)

Great is Your love, Your mercy strong,

You lift me up, You make me strong.

Answer me when I call,

You are my refuge, my all.

Verse 2 (Psalm 86:8–10)

Among the nations, I will sing,

Of Your name and everything.

Your mighty works, Your wondrous ways,

I’ll praise You all my days.

Bridge (Psalm 86:11–13)

Teach me, Lord, Your path so sure,

In Your truth, I’m made secure.

With all my heart, I’ll glorify,

Your holy name lifted high.

Final Chorus (Psalm 86:14–17)

Save me, Lord, from all my foes,

Hear my prayer, let mercy flow.

You are my God, my faithful friend,

Your love and grace will never end.