Read Psalm 31:9-16

Monday

Read Psalm 31:9-16

⁹Be merciful to me, Lord,

for I am in trouble;

my eyes are tired from so much crying;

I am completely worn out.

¹⁰I am exhausted by sorrow,

and weeping has shortened my life.

I am weak from all my troubles;^b

even my bones are wasting away.

¹¹All my enemies, and especially my neighbours,

treat me with contempt;

those who know me are afraid of me;

when they see me in the street, they run away.

¹²Everyone has forgotten me, as though I were dead;

I am like something thrown away.

¹³I hear many enemies whispering;

terror is all round me.

They are making plans against me,

plotting to kill me.

¹⁴But my trust is in you, O Lord;

you are my God.

¹⁵I am always in your care;

save me from my enemies,

from those who persecute me.

¹⁶Look on your servant with kindness;

save me in your constant love.

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Think

The Psalmist asks God to save him from disaster.  Eyes worn out from crying, the sorrow of exhaustion.  This is a picture of someone truly at the end of their tether.  The Psalmist reminds himself - God looks with kindness and constant love.  This voice - overpowers the voices of those set out to destroy him.

Pray

Lord - my trust is in you.  You are my God.  I am always in your care.  Look on me with kindness, save me in your love.