Psalm 61: 1a Hear my cry, O God;
Down, sad, forlorn, lonely, anxious, can’t quite put my finger
on it, but my emotions seem to be front and center this week. Routines are ending,
summer is dawning, good-byes and hugs, packing up, sending out…whatever.
Anxiety and worry, sometimes just thinking TOO much is how
that sneaky ol’ devil gets us off track. Are you sure there are only four chambers in
my heart? It feels so heavy.
Walking helps. Got to get back the everyday steps.
Sharpen my good sketch pencil and start that picture I’ve
thought about for weeks.
Call all my friends.
But today, right now, I am opening my Bible. It’s June 1st, 6-1. OK, Psalm 61 it is.
Oh…these verses…
Lord, You minister to me and fill my heart with tender
care.
These verses…the ones my son and I memorized together in his
anxious moments. The verses we whispered to each other on phone calls from
hospital beds and late night freeway rides.
Switchfoot is singing in my head…”I’ve got my Vice-Verses.”
Thank you Lord for your sweet conversation with me; eyes wide
open in Your Word. I call on you for inspiration and You fill me with Your
mercy and truth. Summer Soul-tice, I’m ready and encouraged. Amen
Psalm 61
New King James Version (NKJV)
Assurance of God’s Eternal Protection
To the Chief Musician. On a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David.
61 Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Attend to my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
A strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
5 For You, O God, have heard my vows;
You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
6 You will prolong the king’s life,
His years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God forever.
Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!
You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
6 You will prolong the king’s life,
His years as many generations.
7 He shall abide before God forever.
Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him!
8 So I will sing praise to Your name forever,
That I may daily perform my vows.
That I may daily perform my vows.
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