40 Days Praying the PSALMS
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40 Days Praying the PSALMS
Day 32 | PAUSE, REST, AND REFLECT
40 Days Praying the PSALMS
Day 32 | PAUSE, REST, AND REFLECT
PAUSE, REST, AND REFLECT
Psalm 61:1-4
“Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah”
Although he wasn’t always, do you notice how often David writes – in the psalms – about his cry for help from God? Here, David admits to the LORD that his heart is faint (he’s worn out) and needs God’s refuge, protection, and shelter.
One of the takeaways I have from that request of David to God is that God never grows tired of providing for His children. There is no limit to the number of times we can come to the LORD and ask.
As I talk to folks, sometimes I hear something like, “Well, I don’t want to bother God with all the little stuff I’m facing.” This is assuming that God – like we humans – gets tired of hearing the “same ole same ole.” Yes, we get tired sometimes, but He’s God, and we’re NOT. (A key principle to learn.)
Thus, David – as highlighted through ALL the psalms he wrote – seems to be asking God to protect, guide, save, strengthen, be his refuge or tent, or to let him hide under the shelter of His wings!
And notice that little word “Selah” at the end of the verse. It occurs seventy-one times in the psalms. And although it’s debated, I like to think of it in musical terms, like a rest. It’s a good time to pause, rest, and reflect on what you’ve just read before continuing on.
An excellent plan to follow when reading the Word of God.
Prayer: LORD, I’m so glad that YOU don’t get tired of hearing my prayers, even if they are repetitive. Thank You for always being there for me, my rock, my shelter, my strong tower. Amen.
Psalm 61:1-4
“Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah”
Although he wasn’t always, do you notice how often David writes – in the psalms – about his cry for help from God? Here, David admits to the LORD that his heart is faint (he’s worn out) and needs God’s refuge, protection, and shelter.
One of the takeaways I have from that request of David to God is that God never grows tired of providing for His children. There is no limit to the number of times we can come to the LORD and ask.
As I talk to folks, sometimes I hear something like, “Well, I don’t want to bother God with all the little stuff I’m facing.” This is assuming that God – like we humans – gets tired of hearing the “same ole same ole.” Yes, we get tired sometimes, but He’s God, and we’re NOT. (A key principle to learn.)
Thus, David – as highlighted through ALL the psalms he wrote – seems to be asking God to protect, guide, save, strengthen, be his refuge or tent, or to let him hide under the shelter of His wings!
And notice that little word “Selah” at the end of the verse. It occurs seventy-one times in the psalms. And although it’s debated, I like to think of it in musical terms, like a rest. It’s a good time to pause, rest, and reflect on what you’ve just read before continuing on.
An excellent plan to follow when reading the Word of God.
Prayer: LORD, I’m so glad that YOU don’t get tired of hearing my prayers, even if they are repetitive. Thank You for always being there for me, my rock, my shelter, my strong tower. Amen.
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