April 13
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PSALM 54 THE LORD UPHOLDS MY LIFE
O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
2 O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers[ have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah
4 Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
5 He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.
6 With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good.
7 For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies. – Psalm 54:1-7
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MY LORD IS MY DEFENDER AND PROTECTOR by ILMA
O my Lord, I cry out to you because you are my defender
The enemy has plotted to bring me down and oppress me
They do not know you or fear you; they are full of wickedness
They attack all your people and those who live in righteousness.
Come to my aide Lord, and protect the truth that they are twisting
You have been faithful to deliver me in all my past troubles
I look up to your promise of protection; you are my defence
Deliver me from those who scheme to divide your children.
Do what you need to do to expose all the devil’s tactics
Give back to them the evil that they plan to do to the upright
You are faithful to cover your people with your unfailing love
Help me to constantly rely on your protection, mercy and grace.
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REFLECTION
• What was the event that instigated this psalm that David wrote?
• Why do you think David prayed verse 5 to return the evil to his enemies?