Psalm 140
4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
protect me from the violent
who have planned my downfall.
5 The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,
and with cords they have spread a net;*
along the road they have set snares for me.
It wouldn't be a far stretch to think that the psalmist is occasionally a little bit paranoid. Taken out of context, we could make ourselves believe that nothing really threatened the psalmist and that no one planned ill will. And yet, the struggles of the day were real, and the cries and prayers for help are real.
There are times when we all need to realize that no one is out to get us, no one is plotting to trip us. But when we have our fears, turning to the Lord is a good way to deal with our concerns.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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