The Story - Chapter 11 - 2 Samuel 22

I find comfort and reassurance reading from Psalms. David’s words speak to my heart when my heart is heavy. His words of praise coupled with pleas for deliverance help me feel I am in good company. If David, a man after God’s own heart, has the feelings and fears he has, I understand that I should be no different. I love and serve the same God.

2 Samuel 22:2-7 (NIV)
He said: "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-- from violent men you save me.
I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

"The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.

 The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.
In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.

Those of us who record our feelings and fears in a journal might find, that upon reviewing entries from seasons past, they read something like our own Psalms.  There are times when I write my heart out—praising, praying, and pleading—just like David. 

In times of trouble or despair "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

In times of weakness and doubt

God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.

In times of sickness and death

In my distress I called to the LORD;

We can be confident the cries of our hearts are heard. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears. 

These words from 2 Samuel 22 can also be found in Psalm 18. 

Read 2 Samuel 22 here

Listen to 2 Samuel 22 here