Psalm 11: Praying Through The Psalms

In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Ps. 11:1-3, WEB).”

Heavenly King, it’s imperative we put our trust and hope in you. The word for trust, חָסִ֗יתִי, means that you are a refuge in time of distress. You safeguard us from calamity and grant us confidence to endure through any kind of hardship.

O Lord, even when the wicked bend their bows and want to destroy us, no matter who is plotting to lure us into the devil’s schemes, you remain steadfast and keep us safe. While it feels impossible at times to withstand all the conflict and turmoil in this life, we know that you are with us.

Even when it feels like you are miles away, like on top of a mountain, and we have to be birds to flee from danger, the most important truth is that you can be found. When we call upon your name, you are there. When two or three people call on the Lord, there you are in the midst of your holy ones.

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. (Ps. 11:4-5).