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.
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.
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