Among Beasts
You can listen to Psalm 57 below and read the passage in the New International Version here.
“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.
I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who vindicates me.
He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me—
God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
I am in the midst of lions;
I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves.”
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We hope to provide you with some questions to spark reflection on the Psalms.
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Journal Starter for Psalm 57
David wrote this psalm while Saul and his men were chasing him and trying to kill him. He compared them to lions and other dangerous animals.
Write or pray about the people, temptations, or circumstances that threaten your health and happiness. What would compare them to. Tell God how you feel about these enemies.
Saul and his men set traps for David, but ended up falling into the traps themselves! Their plan to hurt David resulted in them hurting themselves.
Write or pray about a time you had a plan to hurt someone else. Why did you want to hurt them? How did it work out for you?
Tell about a time when someone else tried to hurt you (or someone you know) and it worked against them instead of for them.
David praised God for being his refuge (safe place). He also praised Him for His great love and faithfulness. He wanted God to be glorified and exalted...even while he was in a very difficult situation.
Praise God for the parts of who He is that you are most grateful for when times are difficult.
Ask God if there is a truth about who He is that He might want you to meditate on today. Consider writing it on a piece of paper and carrying it with you.
