Read Psalm 71:1-6

Monday

Read Psalm 71:1-6

Lord, I have come to you for protection;

never let me be defeated!

²Because you are righteous, help me and rescue me.

Listen to me and save me!

³Be my secure shelter

and a strong fortress^y to protect me;

you are my refuge and defence.

⁴My God, rescue me from the wicked,

from the power of those who are cruel and evil.

⁵Sovereign Lord, I put my hope in you;

I have trusted in you since I was young.

⁶I have relied on you all my life;

you have protected^z me since the day I was born.

I will always praise you.

Think

The Psalmist expresses trust in God...

"I put my hope in you; I have trusted in you since I was young.  I have relied on you all my life..." (Verse 5)

Do we trust God as much as we should?

Pray

I have trusted in you since I was young.

In prayer, call to mind the times that God has helped you through seemingly impossible situations.  Pray for the memory, the faith to carry on trusting.