Passage: Psalm 34:17-22

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
    He delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

19 The righteous person may have many troubles,
    but the Lord delivers him from them all;
20 He protects all his bones,
    not one of them will be broken.

21 Evil will slay the wicked;
    the foes of the righteous will be condemned.
22 The Lord will rescue His servants;
    no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.

Reflection:

We will face trials in our lives. Some may present physical danger, some emotional, and some spiritual. No matter the challenges you are facing you can turn to the Lord to find protection and deliverance. He always answers. Sometimes His deliverance may look different than we want or come in a delayed time frame. However, as seen in this Psalm we can trust that when we cry to the Lord, He hears us. When we turn to Him for refuge, He rescues us. Strive for righteousness, pursue a life centered on Jesus, and look to Him in every moment.

Reflection Questions:

1. What trial are you facing that you need to surrender to God?
2. How has He shown His faithfulness to you in hard circumstances?
3. What characteristic of God do you see in this passage?
4. What does this teach you about how to follow God?