"The LORD Is in His Holy Temple" - 28 July 2024
In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” O Lord our refuge, the shelter in the midst of the storm, for those who are taunted and teased by their afflictions, ailments, burdens to “ flee like a bird to your mountain, ” we pray (…). Enfold them in your compassion and fill them with courage that they may rejoice in your goodness. For those being aimed at by the bow of the wicked, shot at in the dark and dimness, we pray (…). Shield them from the fiery darts, and screen them from slander and spite. For those who are rocking and reeling and feeling as if the bottom is falling out, we pray (…). May they find in you their sure foundation and be built up in sturdy strength. The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes see