Psalm 31:9 (NRSV)
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Verse 9Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and body also.
Devotion
Be gracious to me, O Lord, the psalmist pleads. Shelter me, for my grief overwhelms me. I am a shell, no good for anything or anyone. And, yet, I trust in you. You are my God. Your love is steadfast and your justice shall reign!
The psalms can teach us how to pray: Come to God and tell it like it is—the good, the bad and the ugly. Then be bold to thank God for what God has done and will do.
Prayer
Be gracious to us, O Lord, when the storms of life pound against us and we feel as fragile as bone china. Remind us of your steadfast love. We thank you and glorify your name forever. Amen.