Psalm 31:1a In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;
A quick Google search defines refuge as: “a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.” However, a refuge that is not utilized is not useful. If I am standing in the pouring rain, with thunder and lightning all around, and a refuge is inches from me but I’m not in it, that refuge is useless to me.
Psalm 31:1b …let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
I am a worrier. I’ve admitted that before. I stress and I stew and I fret over situations. I often, figuratively, stand in the middle of the storm being lashed with rain and beaten by wind with refuge literally RIGHT THERE, yet I do not take advantage. I continue to stress and stew and fret. Jesus, Help me.
Psalm 31:2a Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue;
Precious Savior, You know I have been trying to reign in my worry habit for a long time. Thank You for loving me anyway. Thank You for helping me to see that my continuing to worry and fret is me not taking advantage of the refuge You lovingly provide for me. Forgive me. Help me. Thank You for always loving me. Amen.
Psalm 31:2b …be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Have a blessed day.