Read Psalm 17:1-9

17            Listen, O Lord, to my plea for justice;

pay attention to my cry for help!

Listen to my honest prayer.

²     You will judge in my favour,

because you know what is right.

³     You know my heart.

You have come to me at night;

you have examined me completely

and found no evil desire in me.

⁴     I speak no evil as others do;

I have obeyed your command

and have not followed paths of violence.

⁵     I have always walked in your way

and have never strayed from it.

⁶     I pray to you, O God, because you answer me;

so turn to me and listen to my words.

⁷     Reveal your wonderful love and save me;

at your side I am safe from my enemies.

⁸     Protect me as you would your very eyes;

hide me in the shadow of your wings

⁹           from the attacks of the wicked. ^[1]

Think

Verses 7 is a verse we often need to pray.  Just as last week’s Psalm reminded us to be honest about our brokenness; this one calls us to remember the depth of God’s love.

Pray

Lord; reveal your wonderful love and save me.  Protect me as you would your very eyes.  Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Amen

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^[1] American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible: The Good news Translation (2nd ed.). New York: American Bible Society.