Day 86: Psalms 56; 120; 140-142

These are some more psalms written by David while he's on the run, or hiding out. He has literal enemies wanting to kill him (something I've never experienced) and this is a time when he produces some of his greatest works of praise and worship.

I just thought I'd quote a few of the verses that really spoke to me today.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
   In God, whose word I praise—
in God I trust and am not afraid.
   What can mere mortals do to me? (56:3-4)

 If David can express this kind of faith in the midst of what he's going through surely I should be able to face my trials with a similar combination of confidence and humility. Those words seem to keep coming to my mind as I read about David.

Today's big news was that Osama Bin Laden has finally been found and killed. With that context I thought these verses were particularly timely:

Too long have I lived
   among those who hate peace.
I am for peace;
   but when I speak, they are for war. (120:6-7)

Then, possibly my personal favorite for today (perhaps because I'm reminded of my need to pray a similar prayer):

Set a guard over my mouth, LORD;
   keep watch over the door of my lips.
Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil
   so that I take part in wicked deeds
along with those who are evildoers;
   do not let me eat their delicacies. (141:3-4)