Lead me to the Rock! Commentary on Psalm 61:1-4

This is the third prayer in the prayer acrostic,  F.O.L.L.O.W.  C.H.R.I.S.T.

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L: Lead me to the Rock!

• "¹ Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer. ² From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. ³ For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. ⁴ I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings" (Psalm 61:1-4).

Prayerful Observations:
This quote is from a Psalm of David. His heart was overwhelmed. He had come to the end of his strength in his struggle against those who wanted to take his life.

In verse 2 he asks God to "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." We see in verse 3 that God is that rock. He calls God "a refuge for me", "a strong tower from the enemy". Verse 4 reveals protection in God's presence "I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings." This is a  prayer that God will answer. If you ask, He will lead you to Himself.

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