Psalm 71 - Tuesday

Psalm 71

1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame.

2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness;
turn your ear to me and save me.

3 Be my rock of refuge,
to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.

4 Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of evil and cruel men.

5 For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD,
my confidence since my youth.

6 From birth I have relied on you;
you brought me forth from my mother's womb.
I will ever praise you.

7 I have become like a portent to many,
but you are my strong refuge.

8 My mouth is filled with your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long.

9 Do not cast me away when I am old;
do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

10 For my enemies speak against me;
those who wait to kill me conspire together.

11 They say, "God has forsaken him;
pursue him and seize him,
for no one will rescue him."

12 Be not far from me, O God;
come quickly, O my God, to help me.

13 May my accusers perish in shame;
may those who want to harm me
be covered with scorn and disgrace.

14 But as for me, I will always have hope;
I will praise you more and more.

15 My mouth will tell of your righteousness,
of your salvation all day long,
though I know not its measure.

16 I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD;
I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.

17 Since my youth, O God, you have taught me,
and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

18 Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, O God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your might to all who are to come.

19 Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,
you who have done great things.
Who, O God, is like you?

20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.

21 You will increase my honor
and comfort me once again.

22 I will praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God;
I will sing praise to you with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.

23 My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to you—
I, whom you have redeemed.

24 My tongue will tell of your righteous acts
all day long,
for those who wanted to harm me
have been put to shame and confusion.

Chin Ling : Jesus taught me how to turn my complaints into praises. He showed me that the reason why David was so close to God's heart because he watched his tongue and only sang praise instead of complaints when in need or pain. He remembers the good things that God has done and placed his hope in God and his track records. So, in place of that, I just want to praise and tell of his righteous acts!

Aileen: I'm trusting the lord in his righteousness and that his name will be honoured in my workplace!

Sara: This psalm speaks of hope to me! And i'm learning to put my hope in the Lord, for every detail of my life, for when i am old and grey, I want to be able to praise Him and to speak of the hope He has given me, His love and blessings in my life, to the next generation, and after!

Crow: The word for me is hope too! Just to share, last week was quite a bad week for me at work! things that happened made me lose focus and all, but as i began this week with the Lord, he has indeed renewed my hope and strength. I am reminded of the verse "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Indeed Lord help me to focus back to YOU, to hope in you cuz all who hope in you will not be disappointed too... U have the perfect plan! thank u Lord

Huijuan: Iwas just reminded of my purpose in serving God, sometimes i serve until i find no reason, find no hope, jus wana hide in my small corner and be happy. But God reminded me that i will proclaim of His goodness to the next generation. How the next generation know and experience God really depends on us. God, help me to always hope in u!

Dellia: I'm reminded that the Lord is watching over me and I can rest in Him. He knows me since I'm form and He can be my guide throughout! thank you Lord