The Shelter of Your Wings

July 9, 2020

David appears to have written this Psalm at a time of uncertainty (perhaps when he ran from his son, Absalom). He seems to be looking for safety and stability in God’s presence. Reflect on that longing as you read today and see what God draws out of the text, and out of you, through this beautiful Psalm. 

STUDY THE SCRIPTURE

Click here to access the reading from Psalm 61

For more help use this Bible Study method

REFLECTION

Reflect on these words and consider what God might be saying to you. Note each line and its significance in your life today.

Hear my cry, O God;

    listen to my prayer.

From the ends of the earth I call to you,
    I call as my heart grows faint;
    lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For you have been my refuge,
    a strong tower against the foe.

 I long to dwell in your tent forever
    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[b]
 For you, God, have heard my vows;
    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

 Increase the days of the king’s life,
    his years for many generations.

May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;
    appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

 Then I will ever sing in praise of your name
    and fulfill my vows day after day.

UALC’S CAMPAIGN OF PRAYER 

    

THURSDAY: TRIUMPH

Pray for scientists all over the world seeking antidotes to heal the world of this virus. Pray they would be triumphant quickly

Prayer is Crying - Over and Over

Psalm 61:1 (NIV)

 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.    

Psalm 62:1 (NIV)

 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.

Psalm 63:1 (NIV)
O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

These are the opening lines from the three Psalms for today's reading. Is it any wonder the Book of Psalms is called a prayer book? Are these some of the very words you use when praying for God to intercede in your life? Aren't these the very words you use when praising Him and thanking Him for all He has done?

Think about the concerns of your heart this day and then use Psalm 61:1 as your opening and pour out your cares to Him.  List your worries, present them to God every day.  Imagine putting them in a gift box, wrapping them up and finishing the package off with a big bow. Then with arms outstretched, reaching up, hand them over to God.

Let Him handle those things for you.  You wouldn't give a gift to a friend or loved one and then turn around and take it back. Don't take these back either... Now go back and read the rest of these three Psalms.  They are short, but wonderful prayers we can use regularly. 

Psalms 61, 62, 63.