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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11 NIV In David's song he writes of those who are against him. Maybe they're bullying, lying about him... they're his enemy...but they're also God's enemy. And then this. Let all who take refuge in God be glad! It's almost like he sees himself as an enemy of God too. Before God his imperfections become more obvious. But. God makes a way. If we choose his refuge, God's protection is over us. No matter what we've done No matter who we are No matter what we're facing, how uncertain the future looks... His protection is over us & in that we can be glad. #psalms #psalm5 #iamachildofGod

Lead me, Lord , in your righteousness because of my enemies - make your way straight before me. Psalm 5:8 NIV David may have had literal armies heading his way, but what does he ask for? That his ways, David's ways are made straight? Does he ask that God sort it out for him? It seems not. Lead me. Where you go I'll follow. In your righteousness. God you are good, my enemy is at the gate and I'm not sure I trust myself to do what's right. I'll do what's right by you not by me. Its not about the decision or the action but the heart motivation behind it. That's where I need you most. It's not about the easy or the safe. Show me how you want me to live like a straight road before me. Jesus said "love your enemies" Who's against you? #psalms #psalm5

But I, by your great love, can come into your house; Psalm 5:7 NIV It's a bit wintry now, so when you come into my house hopefully it's warmer than it is outside...   that you step out of the cold & into the warm... out of the darkness and into light... that you feel welcome... that there's some goodness, some love for you here... God's house is never full, the light is always on, the welcome is always warm... His arms are wide open for us... For you. #psalms #psalm5 #itsasong #dearlyloved

....But I, by your great love, can come into your house... Psalm 5:7 NIV In his song of lament and sadness David has talked about all the evil people in the world & how they're not welcome in God's presence, how wrong doing cannot be tolerated by God... And then this; By Your Great Love. David knew that there is no other way than God's love that got him in. Not what he did or could do, but God made the way... His Great Love. #dearlyloved #itspersonal

In the morning, Lord , you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 NIV At dawn...daybreak... Who's first in the morning? My "to do" list...exercise... food... coffee... Where does our mind go first in the morning? The share market, the news, social media... Is Snapchat or FB my goto place? For David it's God. In the morning you hear my voice - & as this is a song, maybe he's singing, or praying... or just talking to God Talk to Him about your plans, dreams, friends... what you want to achieve - but let Him hear your voice... #psalms #psalm5 #firstthingsfirst

Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:1-2 NIV This is not the first time David has bought his problem to God...and whatever is going on, it didn't just start yesterday... He has a lament. A groaning. You don't groan over something small... Listen Hear me I'm praying I'm here again and this is not resolved Hear my cry for help (it's literally "hear the voice of my cry") Been there? Maybe today this is where you are at... Even tho it's hard, there seems to be no resolution, no response, no answer...the voice of his cry is still to his God and King. His faith doesn't waiver. If we're groaning, lamenting, crying... do the 3 things David did; keep coming back to God, keep your faith, & write a song... #psalms #psalm5 #lament #writeyourownsong #writeyourstory