Monday, May 26, 2025

Reflection - Psalm 17:1-9 - Refuge Needed

Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 17:1-9, "Refuge Needed", Page 32.
By Bill Crowder, Our Daily Bread Writer


Psalm 17:1-9
PHOTO: Psalm 17:1-9
Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea,
listen to my cry.
Give ear to my prayer -
it does not rise from deceitful lips.
May my vindication come from you;
may your eyes see what is right.

Though you probe my heart and examine me at night,
though you test me, you will find nothing;
I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
As for the deeds of men -
by the word of your lips
I have kept myself
from the ways of the violent.
My steps have held to your paths;
my feet have not slipped.

I call on you, O God, for you will answer me;
give ear to me and hear my prayer.
Show the wonder of your great love,
you who save by your right hand
those who take refuge in you from their foes.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings
from the wicked who assail me,
from my mortal enemies who surround me.


Refuge Needed

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the southern United States, displaced families and individuals were often referred to in the media as "
refugees." For some, this term was viewed as insulting, so it prompted reporters to scramble for another word that would not be perceived as negative. They decided on the word evacuees.

In actuality, the word
refugee is filled with hope. One dictionary defines it as "one who flees in search of refuge, as in times of war, political oppression, or religious persecution." Refugee comes from the word refuge, which speaks of safety, protection, and care for the hurting. It speaks of a safe haven in a storm-filled world.

For those who have been battered by the storms, tragedies, and disasters of life, refuge is what they long for most. They may seek shelter in the arms of God, who alone can give us refuge and who longs to cover us and protect us and preserve us.

Jesus said to the broken people of His day, "
How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings" (Matthew 23:37). He continues to offer refuge to the hurting hearts of our day if we will but seek HIs care and trust His heart.
- Bill Crowder
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Psalm 17:1-9
Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea,
listen to my cry.
Give ear to my prayer -
it does not rise from deceitful lips.
May my vindication come from you;
may your eyes see what is right.

Though you probe my heart and examine me at night,
though you test me, you will find nothing;
I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.
As for the deeds of men -
by the word of your lips
I have kept myself
from the ways of the violent.
My steps have held to your paths;
my feet have not slipped.

I call on you, O God, for you will answer me;
give ear to me and hear my prayer.
Show the wonder of your great love,
you who save by your right hand
those who take refuge in you from their foes.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings
from the wicked who assail me,
from my mortal enemies who surround me.


Show the wonder of your great love,
PHOTO: Show the wonder of your great love,
you who save by your right hand
those who take refuge in you from their foes.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings
from the wicked who assail me,
from my mortal enemies who surround me.
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Refuge Needed

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the southern United States, displaced families and individuals were often referred to in the media as "
refugees." For some, this term was viewed as insulting, so it prompted reporters to scramble for another word that would not be perceived as negative. They decided on the word evacuees.


In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the southern United States, displaced families and individuals were often referred to in the media as 'refugees.'
PHOTO: In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the southern United States, displaced families and individuals were often referred to in the media as "refugees." For some, this term was viewed as insulting, so it prompted reporters to scramble for another word that would not be perceived as negative. They decided on the word evacuees.
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In actuality, the word
refugee is filled with hope. One dictionary defines it as "one who flees in search of refuge, as in times of war, political oppression, or religious persecution." Refugee comes from the word refuge, which speaks of safety, protection, and care for the hurting. It speaks of a safe haven in a storm-filled world.


In actuality, the word refugee is filled with hope.
PHOTO: In actuality, the word refugee is filled with hope. One dictionary defines it as "one who flees in search of refuge, as in times of war, political oppression, or religious persecution." Refugee comes from the word refuge, which speaks of safety, protection, and care for the hurting. It speaks of a safe haven in a storm-filled world.
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For those who have been battered by the storms, tragedies, and disasters of life, refuge is what they long for most.
PHOTO: For those who have been battered by the storms, tragedies, and disasters of life, refuge is what they long for most. They may seek shelter in the arms of God, who alone can give us refuge and who longs to cover us and protect us and preserve us.
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Jesus said to the broken people of His day, "
How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings" (Matthew 23:37). He continues to offer refuge to the hurting hearts of our day if we will but seek HIs care and trust His heart.
- Bill Crowder


Jesus said to the broken people of His day
PHOTO: Jesus said to the broken people of His day, "How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings" (Matthew 23:37). He continues to offer refuge to the hurting hearts of our day if we will but seek HIs care and trust His heart.
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Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, Refugee comes from the word refuge, which speaks of safety, protection, and care for the hurting. It speaks of a safe haven in a storm-filled world.

We who have been battered by the storms, tragedies, and disasters of life, refuge is what we long for most. We may seek shelter in the arms of God, who alone can give us refuge and who longs to cover us and protect us and preserve us.

Thank You, for Jesus continues to offer refuge to the hurting hearts of our day if we will but seek His care and trust His heart.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
"
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Reflection - Psalm 17:1-9 - Refuge Needed
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 17:1-9, "Refuge Needed", Page 32.
By Bill Crowder, Our Daily Bread Writer




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Reference
[1] From "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Copyright @ 2009 by Discovery House Publishers, Psalm 17:1-9, "Refuge Needed", Page 32.

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