Friday, August 29, 2008

Psalm 34.17-22 When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears...

Friday, 29 August 2008

Psalm 34.17-22

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken. Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. The LORD redeems the life of His servants; none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

What a paean of promise, my Lord! Through turmoil and persecution, depression and anxiety, fear and doubt, abuse and scorn, Your deliverance is complete, and my joy is without bounds. Your Word stands as a bulwark against anything the Evil One brings against me. Praise be unto You, my Lord and Master.

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