Sunday Psalm My Hiding Place
Sunday August 18, 2019
In our addiction, the substance or habit we used to help numb the fear and shame we felt became our hiding place. We wanted to block out any memory of the distressing events of our past that caused us to feel vulnerable or fearful.
At various times we mistakenly felt that we were in control and could handle whatever circumstances came our way. We looked to ourselves, someone else, or some agency to solve our difficulties. We neglected to look to God, the only one who could help us.
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me and set me free. Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. (Psalm 71:1-3 NLT)
The writer of the above Psalm prayed and sought protection and practical help from the Living God. He also asked that He would not be disgraced. He requested freedom and stability, realizing that only God could provide the help he needed when life was unmanageable.
We also can come before God and ask Him to help us when we are feeling vulnerable and life’s circumstances are beyond our ability to handle them. When we seek God, He will listen to our prayers and He will be our safe place to rest for a while. No situation or person is equal to the power that God puts forward on our behalf. We can cast all our anxiety on Him for He cares for us.
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side! (Psalm 56:8-9 NLT)
The Lord has invited us to call on Him when we are in trouble and He will show us what to do. Let’s draw near to God today and allow Him to care for us.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for not coming to You when I need comfort and protection. Help me to trust that You alone are my fortress of strength and that You will free me from all my fears. Amen
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