Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
for in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
Psalm 57:1 NIV
Prayer
Oh, Lord, exalt Yourself above me and all that I am – possessions, friends, comforts, pleasures, reputation, health and life – everything. Test me, Lord, and see whether I can really leave everything in Your hands. Bring my life into line so that I will not be fully myself, but fully in You, knowing the truth that I can take refuge in You. Oh, Lord, set in motion a chain of circumstances that will bring me to the place where I can sincerely say, ‘Be thou exalted above the heavens’. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Edward Perronet (1726-1792)
Moment by Moment 
Wonderful post. I also loved the painting. I found myself staring at it for some time.
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Thank you, Don. Yes, it’s a beautiful painting. I just got it from the internet and don’t know much about it, except that the artist is Daniel F Gerhartz.
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But You, O Lord, are a shield about me,
My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
— Psalm 3:3
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These words of God speak to me this morning. Thank you, Alan.
I hope your day is full of blessings.
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Lesley, thank you for this morning’s blessing. It’s a joy to know the Lord is our Refuge in this life’s turmoil.
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Amen, Tom. How we need Him!
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