1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
King David had a really dysfunctional family he wrote Psalm 3 when forced to flee from Jerusalem to escape Absalom...his son.
But he recognized that God was his REAL family, and leaned into God's strength for his needs and rescue.
How are you doing that today?
The original meaning of the word 'selah' is unknown; it's taken to be a musical break in rhythm, or, here, a pause for meditation.
Sylvia feels beset when she doesn't have ice cream, but God always provides.
4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. (Pause remember the day Blessings and sorrows)
ReplyDelete5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
A good prayer before a nap or sleep.
Barbara
Yes, indeed, Dear Heart!
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