August 13
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PSALM 13 MY HEART REJOICES IN YOUR SALVATION
How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I take counsel in my soul
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and answer me, O LORD my God;
light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,
4 lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him,”
lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.
5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD,
because he has dealt bountifully with me. – Psalm 13:1-6
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
I cry to you O Lord, please do not forget me
Sometimes I feel like you have hidden your face from me
Come to my rescue especially when my soul is unstable
When the enemy attacks, I get anxious, tired and grumble.
How long will you come to my rescue O Lord?
Light up my path so I can have courage to overcome this world
My foes mock me and think that he can overpower me
You are my deliverer; free me from fear, worry and sin.
I will sing to the Lord because of his steadfast love
His love endures forever and in him, my heart exults
Answer my plea O Lord, that I may bring you glory
Without your help, I will live life in fear and stay selfish.
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REFLECTION
• What can dependence on God do to you and the relationships you have?
• Why is it essential for you to reach out and pray to God when anxious?