Psalm 31:15b-16, “deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.”

[David unwaveringly looks to the right place, to the right One for help, and for the right reason: God's unfailing love. He is confident that God is going to answer. As David said in Psalm 27:13-14 “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”

[And David therefore consistently saw God's protection and provision. He was in dozens, if not hundreds of battles, with no mention of ever being wounded. And he died of old age in his bed, having seen God's deliverance all through his life.

Praise you, Lord God, that no matter how bad things appear, you are going to bring positive and constructive happenings out of them as we join you in faith.

I give thanks, Lord God, for your care and protection, your grace-filled help in each difficulty, and for your allowing challenges into our lives to deepen, mature and equip us.

Help us to keep our eyes on you this day. I bow before you, O Lord God, and rise up to give you the honor due your Name by offering the sacrifice of thanksgiving in all.]

Picture of us old folks