Psalm 61 – Day 2

O God, I ask you to not only hear my cry, but to respond.

Please pay attention to what I am praying.

When I find myself in extreme circumstances, I will call out to You,

When my heart is overcome by the darkness, and I begin to despair,

Lead me back to the safety of Your greatness,

Where I will find refuge and protection,

Above all my circumstances, exalted above my situations.

For You have always proven to be a shelter for me,

A tower of strength and safety from the enemy.

I will seek refuge in Your presence forever,

I will hide under the protection of Your wings.

You have heard what I have promised,

And You have promised to give me an inheritance

Along with all those who love You and fear You.

Let the king live a long time and impact many generations.

He will live in obediently in Your presence,

All I ask is that You watch over Him with Your mercy and truth.

As a result, I will sing praises forever regarding Your reputation,

And I will do what I have promised every day I am alive.