Lead Me to a Rock

Spiritual Vitamin: "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." Psalm 61:1-2

Challenge: David, the writer of this Psalm, was often in trouble. Some thought it came from the time of Absalom's rebellion when he was forced to escape. David understood that God hears all prayer and actively desired a response from God. Figuratively he was at the end of human understanding and strength and resources; there was a real and powerful sense in which this prayer was offered from the end of the earth. David knew that when his heart was overwhelmed, he needed the rock that was stable and secure. He needed a rock higher than himself, a place above himself, above his wisdom and above his abilities. He needed God to lead him to that rock. (David Guzik, Enduring Word) How do you deal with life when you feel overwhelmed? What can you learn from David's response?

Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for David's prayer in Psalm 61. Please help me know and understand the power of prayer in my life. I too have been at the end of human understanding and strength and resources. It's such a tough place to be in. I desire to go to You, a rock that is higher than I. Lead me to You, the rock. Each day. Every day. Thank You, Lord. Amen.