Tuesday, February 7, 2012
"God, you're my refuge. I trust in you and I'm safe!"
Psalm 91 (The Message)
1You who sit down in the High God's presence, spend the night in Shaddai's shadow,2Say this: "God, you're my refuge. I trust in you and I'm safe!"3That's right - he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards.4His huge outstretched arms protect you - under them you're perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm.5Fear nothing - not wild wolves in the night, not flying arrows in the day,6Not disease that prowls through the darkness, not disaster that erupts at high noon.7Even though others succumb all around, drop like flies right and left, no harm will even graze you.8You'll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance, watch the wicked turn into corpses.9Yes, because God's your refuge, the High God your very own home,10Evil can't get close to you, harm can't get through the door.11He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go.12If you stumble, they'll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling.13You'll walk unharmed among lions and snakes, and kick young lions and serpents from the path.14"If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God, "I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me.15Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party.16I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!"
Psalm 4 (with text - press on more info.)
Psalm 4 (New International Version)
Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame [a] ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods [b] ? Selah
3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah
5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
6 Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.
7 You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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