PSALM 61
Distance. No matter how far away you go, God hears your prayers, for His ears are open to the cries of His children (Ps. 34:15). David was far from the house of God, yet the Lord heard his prayer and answered.
Depth. No matter how far down you sink, God can lift you up. When life overwhelms you, take time to pray. Let God lift you up and put you on the Rock that will never sink.
Danger. Prayer brings you into the Holy of Holies, under the shadow of His wings (Exod. 25:20), where God’s glory dwells. God preserves and protects His own until that hour when He calls them to Himself.
Delight. Do you find delight in prayer, or is prayer only an “emergency exercise” to get you out of trouble? David ended the psalm with an expression of praise and an affirmation of obedience. Prayer changes things, but prayer also changes people, starting with the one who does the praying!
Daily Benefits
When daily we obey God (Ps. 61:8), praise His name (