Refuge Needed
A prayer of David.
1 Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea;
listen to my cry.
Give ear to my prayer—
it does not rise from deceitful lips.
2 May my vindication come from you;
may your eyes see what is right.
3 Though you probe my heart and examine me at night,
though you test me, you will find nothing;
I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
4 As for the deeds of men—
by the word of your lips
I have kept myself
from the ways of the violent.
5 My steps have held to your paths;
my feet have not slipped.
6 I call on you, O God, for you will answer me;
give ear to me and hear my prayer.
7 Show the wonder of your great love,
you who save by your right hand
those who take refuge in you from their foes.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings
9 from the wicked who assail me,
from my mortal enemies who surround me.
Bee's Thoughts:
Keeping away from sinning requires personal will (v3). We need to be conscious about it through the help of the Holy Spirit. With that comes the assurance of answered prayers (v6). Then can we request "Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings." (v8). This is the secret of Christian living.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me to becareful with the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, that they may be acceptable in Your sight. That You may answer my prayers and keep me as the apple of Your eyes.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Tommy's Thoughts:
We can get so troubled with our problem that we become restless and unable to concentrate in listening to others and to God. Instead of planning our ways and clever ideas to tackle our problems, we need to pray to God first.
By praying to God, He will not only supply us with His wisdom, protection and solution, but also ensures things happen accordingly, even unexpectedly at times, for good. Like David, his certainty that God will answer His prayer is solely based on his continual seeking after God and the close relationship he has with Him.
Dear Father, thank You for knowing what I need most and answering my prayers today. Thank You for Your guidance that has led me to do what is right. Teach me to continue seeking You even more each day. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
