Dave's Diary

Psalm 41

Gracious and merciful Lord,
Strengthen my faith
for those devastating times of trouble,
when cruelty and betrayal hang thick in the air.

When those who despise me
cut me down with their cursing;
When those who feign compassion for me
only gather the fuel for their gleeful gossip;
When those who hate me without cause
spout poison and malice to all who will listen;
When even my best friend
turns on me and rejects me;
When I stand isolated and alone in the face of my suffering;
Then,
Gracious and merciful Lord,
I will trust in You alone.
I believe with all my heart that
You will always be with me,
You will come to my rescue,
You will protect and preserve me,
You will restore my health and my heart,
You will wash away my sin and shame
and fill me with joy once again.

Then I will stand,
vindicated and victorious over every attack,
Singing my victory song:
“Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!”
Now and forever.
Amen and Amen!