Psalm 31

How wonderful it is to know that we have a safe haven-a refuge to conceal and protect us, to guard and to heal our hearts. When we trust God and look to Him for shelter, He promises to deliver His goodness, and that includes bestowing His blessing onto us.  

As you bring your thoughts and feelings to God tonight, allow your mind and your heart to trust completely in Him. Imagine His presence filling your room, surrounding you with His mercy and love. Remember He is the all-powerful One who knows you, sees you, and sustains you through the night. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will always be by your side.  

As you read tonight's psalm, ask Him to speak to you through His Word and reveal His truth to you. 

In You, LORD, I have taken refuge; 
let me never be put to shame; 
deliver me in your righteousness... 
Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, 
for You are my refuge. 
Into Your hands I commit my spirit; 
deliver me, LORD, my faithful God... 
I will be glad and rejoice in Your love, 
for You saw my affliction 
and knew the anguish of my soul. 
You have not given me into the hands of the enemy 
but have set my feet in a spacious place. 
Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in distress; 
my eyes grow weak with sorrow, 
my soul and body with grief... 
But I trust in You, LORD; 
I say, “You are my God.” 
My times are in Your hands; 
deliver me from the hands of my enemies, 
from those who pursue me... 
Love the LORD, all His faithful people! 
The LORD preserves those who are true to Him... 
Be strong and take heart, 
all you who hope in the LORD. 
PSALM 31:1, 4-5, 7-9, 14-15, 23-24 

ADORATION: God's Word can be a source of comfort for you tonight. Worship the Lord as your rock, your fortress, as One who upholds and protects you through the darkness of this night.  

CONFESSION: Think of something or someone in your life that you have put in the place of God. Confess this to Him and ask for His forgiveness as you realign your priorities. Ask Him to help you worship Him only and to help you put Him above all else.  

THANKSGIVING: Think of times when you've experienced God's faithfulness in difficulties and thank Him for His deliverance. Praise Him for being the One true source you can always count on.  

SUPPLICATION: Father, I can so often get overwhelmed by the circumstances and stressors in my life. I come to You now and ask You to be my refuge. Cover me with Your faithful love, and help me to be strong and courageous through the power that is mine through You. I praise You for being my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, whom I can always trust. All glory be to You. Amen. 

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