Free & Fit - Summer with the Psalms - Psalm 56 Thursday 26th July 2024
Summer with the Psalms
Psalm 56 Friday 26th July 2024
“Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me; All day long the adversary oppresses and torments me. My enemies have trampled upon me all day long, For they are many who fight proudly against me. When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me? All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things; All their thoughts are against me for evil. They attack, they hide and lurk, They watch my steps, As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life. Cast them out because of their wickedness. In anger bring down the peoples, O God! ¶You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. [Rom 8:31] In God, whose word I praise, In the Lord, whose word I praise, In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will give thank offerings to You. For You have rescued my soul from death, Yes, and my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of life.”
Psalms 56:1-13 AMP
Psalm Reflection & Prayer
Persecution may impact us differently in the West. Yet, we can still face opposition in our faith through challenges in word, deed or action. We maybe also be able to celebrate the freedoms of large and small Houses of Worship, huge gatherings of Christian festivals and multiple different denominations, but are we free from persecution? Are we free from being challenged in our practice of spirituality? The world brings challenges upon us regardless of what freedoms we think we may still hold.
The process of healing and overcoming hurt can take time, it can be painful and can challenge our faith. Regardless, it’s a necessary and spiritually rewarding process.
“What can man do to me? Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will give thank offerings to You.” Psalm 56:2
Yes, the Lord wants to heal us, to help us and to bring health to our body, mind and soul. This is why fellowship, church and small groups are so important. When we are together, it’s true that simply we are better loving our Neighbour as ourselves and better together.
“For You have rescued my soul from death, Yes, and my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of life.” Psalm 56:13
Today it’s essential for our own well being to not suffer alone and speak openly about our mental health, our faith struggles and not hide our own challenges from the world. We need to be outwardly expressing our need for help and seeking to inwardly be healed from the hurt that we have hidden. Praise God today that we can truly find freedom in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Prayer
Father God help us to be receptive to your Holy Spirit, to be closer to you and not denying our need for health and healing. Be with us in our everyday mundane activities and turn our situation into positive Christ centered focus. Thank you Jesus for another day, for a new perspective and a renewal of our minds in Jesus name. Amen
“So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:26 NLT
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