Psalm 31

To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily.Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.
3You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me, 4take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for you are my refuge. 5Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.


Lord,
It’s been a while since I have written. Forgive me. Not that the excuse matters much to you, nor to me for that matter. Life just got busy and I slipped out of the habit. Apologies.
The Poet writes as if he or maybe she, is in a really rough place. This poet needs a rescue.
I don’t feel quite so desperate. Maybe if I knew the dangers around me, I would abandon this computer and fall on my knees and beg for mercy. But I don’t feel that needy.
Even so, I ask that you will be my rock, my refuge, my fortress. I cannot fulfill all of the obligations that are before me and without your guidance and presence, I am doomed to failure in some ways. That’s the truth and I need your wisdom and help.
Do I feel strange asking for your help? Yes! I should be helping you. But here we are: I want to do what you ask me to do and to do that, I need you to be my Paraclete; my counselor, my companion, my advocate, my protector, my wisdom.
Here is my case. If I am doing what you want me to do for the sake of your purpose, then it is in your best interest to help me out! As the poet said, I cannot sing your praises from the Pit! (Dog gone it,that sounds arrogant.)
So while I will do everything that is within my ability to do, I also will rely on the presence of your Spirit to take me through. And, you will be praised and your purpose served.

Name 5 things for which you are grateful.

In Christ’s name we pray,
Amen