Praying Psalm 5

Yesterday, we looked at Psalm 4 which was a night time psalm (remember that the day begins at sundown). Today, we look at Psalm 5 which is a morning psalm. David is beset by enemies and he prays for deliverance. He seeks not just to alleviate his physical suffering, but also he wants to be free to serve God without distraction. Do you ever feel like you really want to serve God but something always gets in the way? If so, this psalm will have special significance for you. David writes in verses 11-12: But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. (NLT)

The Treasury of David explains: "Joy is the privilege of the believer. When sinners are destroyed our rejoicing shall be full. They laugh first and weep ever after; we weep now, but shall rejoice eternally. When they howl we shall shout, and as they must groan for ever, so shall we ever shout for joy. This holy bliss of ours has a firm foundation, for, O Lord, we are joyful in thee. The eternal God is the well-spring of our bliss. We love God, and therefore we delight in him. Our heart is at ease in our God. We fare sumptuously every day because we feed on him. We have music in the house, music in the heart, and music in heaven, for the Lord Jehovah is our strength and our song; he also is become our salvation." Our joy shall last for all eternity. God will not fail us, He will see us through. Take comfort in this truth.

Pray the following today:
I take refuge in You God and I rejoice; I will sing joyful praises forever and I will start today. Spread Your protection over me, because I love your name and fill me with joy. For you bless the godly and I am godly because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ; you surround me with your shield of love.