Today's Psalm
Psalm 61
A prayer from the ends of the earth, longing to dwell in God’s tent.
Today's Scripture
Psalm 61 (KJV)
1Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
7He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Prayer Inspired by Today's Psalm
Original Prayer — Not Scripture
Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth I cry to You when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. You have been a shelter for me and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Your tabernacle forever and trust in the covert of Your wings. You have heard my vows and given me the heritage of those who fear Your name. Prolong the king’s life as many generations; let him abide before You forever. Prepare mercy and truth to preserve him. I will sing praise to Your name forever, that I may daily perform my vows. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today's Reflection
- 1When has my heart been overwhelmed, and how did I cry to God?
- 2What does it mean to be led to "the rock that is higher than I"?
- 3How is God both a shelter and a strong tower in my life?
- 4How can I daily perform my vows to God?
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