April 5, 2025

Psalm 31:1-3
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

---

Lord, you are my hiding place.
You are the refuge for my soul.
You are my protector and guide
to shield me from shame.

From the evil devices of the wicked one,
I cling to you as moss clings to rock.
I hold on for dear life.
For my life is in your hands.

Lord, even when I don't know what to say or how to say it,
the Holy Spirit speaks in inexpressible groans on our behalf,
which helps us in our weakness.

Strengthen us where we are weak
and build us up brick by brick,
where we have been torn down.
When the enemy comes—and he will come—
rescue us by your strong, powerful, righteous right hand.

Be our tall, impenetrable fortress
that cannot be weakened or destroyed,
protecting us from all hurt, harm, and danger.

Lord, I surrender all to you.
I cannot run this race
without your sure and steady guidance.
Your love and forgiveness of me
is more than I could ever imagined.
Rebuke and rebuff the enemy.
When the enemy comes my way,
stand guard over my soul
so that it is pure and holy before you.
You are the God of my salvation.
It is in you that I place all of my trust.
I love you, Lord,
and it is in your name that I pray.

Amen.