I cannot think of a psalm that speaks more to the heart than psalm 18: I love you, Lord, my strength, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold!
I find I need a gentle (and sometimes constant) reminder that I am not alone on this journey, despite how it may appear. God is there for me, even when I cannot sense a Presence. When I am fearful or anxious, it helps to repeat this psalm, for it reminds me that God is more than a Divine Being out there somewhere. God is close to me as my rock and fortress.
I find the images that psalm 18 gives helps me to re-design my own image of Divine Love: rock, fortress, shield and saving horn. God is not just a creator, God is a protector as well. And I know I need a God who can deliver.
Psalm 18 goes on to say in verse 18-20: God rescued me from my mighty enemy, from my foes too powerful for me. They attacked me on a day of distress, but the Lord came to my support. God set me free in the open; God rescued me because God loves me.
I cannot think of a psalm that offers me more hope and confidence in God's saving love.
And so I repeat often, while driving, while working, while walking, I love you Lord, my strength!
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