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2012 Day 132 – Psalm 140, 142, 143, 144

11 Friday May 2012

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Today’s Psalms were written by David during some very desperate times. I love how he turns his hopelessness to the one place he knows he will find relief. In verses 6 and 7 of chapter 142 it says, 6 Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. 7 Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me. All David wants to do is to give God the glory for delivering him. How often do I pray to God to deliver me from a situation, then as soon as I am free I forget where it came from. It is only through a close relationship with God that I can know who is my provider and deliverer.

2012 Day 128 – Psalm 61, 69

07 Monday May 2012

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There are days when we all want to stay at home and not leave its shelter and security. David is asking God in Psalm 61:4 to be the safety he is longing for, I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah David had the right idea. God is the only one who can comfort us when we truly need to feel safe. We need to seek Him out when we struggle and He will protection us.

2012 Day 126 – Psalm 17, 28

05 Saturday May 2012

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Psalm 17 was written by David when he was being persecuted by Saul. Even when he knew his life was at risk, David knew where his protection was. I love verse 8 where it says, Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. According to the notes in my Bible, the “shadow of your wings” is a figure of speech symbolizing God’s protection. This same metaphor was used by Moses in Deuteronomy 32:11 because God guards us no matter what our circumstances may be.

Psalm 28 emphasizes the same message of protection, but this time specifically through prayer. Verse 1 says, To you I call, O Lord my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit. Prayer is the best way to handle trials because it keeps us in communion with God who is our only source of safety.