Rock That Is Higher

You can listen to Psalm 61 below and read the passage in the New International Version here.

“Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.

From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.

I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
For you, God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

Increase the days of the king’s life,
his years for many generations.
May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

Then I will ever sing in praise of your name
and fulfill my vows day after day.”

— Psalm 61

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We hope to provide you with some questions to spark reflection on the Psalms.

If you want to, you can share some of your thoughts in the comments section below. We would love to hear how God is working in your heart.

Journal Starter for Psalm 61

1. David brought many request to God in this psalm. 

   Write down or talk to God about the requests in this psalm you want to bring to Him.
   Here are some examples:
   "Hear me, God." God, hear my cry;/ pay attention to my prayer. Verse 1
   "Help me go where I cannot go on my own."   Place me on the rock that’s too high for me. Verse 2
   "Let me always be with You, God." Let me make my home in your tent forever. Verse 4
   "Grant me a long life, God." Add day after day to the king’s life;/ may his years continue for many generations. Verse 6
   "Protect me with your love and truth." May he be enthroned before God forever;/ Appoint your gracious love and truth to guard him. Verse 7

2. Over the course of his life, God answered these requests in David's life made many times! 

   Write to God, thanking Him for the times He has answered these prayer requests in your life (if anything comes to mind). How has God protected you? How has God helped you to do what you could not do on your own?

3. Is there anything in this psalm that is difficult for you to believe or understand? Write to God about it and/or consider talking to a Christian friend or M2S chaplain!