February 15, 2011 (various Psalms)

I'm sick. I've been sick for days. I don't like being sick, and I'm not sick that often - so I'm thankful for that. God's word brings healing to my soul - may He now bring healing to my body.

^27:4 The one thing I ask of the Lord—
      the thing I seek most—
   is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
      delighting in the Lord’s perfections
      and meditating in his Temple.
 ⁵ For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
      he will hide me in his sanctuary.
      He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

 ⁷ Hear me as I pray, O Lord.
      Be merciful and answer me!
 ⁸ My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
      And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”

^31:3 You are my rock and my fortress.
      For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
 ⁴ Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,
      for I find protection in you alone.
 ⁵ I entrust my spirit into your hand.
      Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.

 ⁶ I hate those who worship worthless idols.
      I trust in the Lord.
 ⁷ I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love,
      for you have seen my troubles,
      and you care about the anguish of my soul.

^34:6 In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
      he saved me from all my troubles.
 ⁷ For the angel of the Lord is a guard;
      he surrounds and defends all who fear him.

 ⁸ Taste and see that the Lord is good.
      Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

^52:8 But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God.
      I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.
 ⁹ I will praise you forever, O God,
      for what you have done.
   I will trust in your good name
      in the presence of your faithful people.

^56:9 My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.
      This I know: God is on my side!
 ¹⁰ I praise God for what he has promised;
      Yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.
 ¹¹ I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
      What can mere mortals do to me?

 ¹² I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
      and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
 ¹³ For you have rescued me from death;
      you have kept my feet from slipping.
   So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
      in your life-giving light.

^120:1 I took my troubles to the Lord;
      I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.


^142:5 Then I pray to you, O Lord.
      I say, “You are my place of refuge.
      You are all I really want in life.
 ⁶ Hear my cry,
      for I am very low.