Scripture
Psalms 18:2-6
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.
Observation
Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night
He’s gotta be strong
And he’s gotta be fast
And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the morning light
He’s gotta be sure
And it’s gotta be soon
And he’s gotta be larger than life!
Larger than life
Application
These verses scream PTSD, depression, and anxiety to me. When these take hold it is like the cords of death trying to strangle me. All I can do is cry out to the Lord and hope He hears my voice. Some days I just have to take a deep breath and clear my vision. Clean the window to my soul. Then I see what is really going on inside. The Lord is right there. He is my rock to stand on as the waters rise. He is coming to not only rescue me, but take me back to the fortress where He will shield me. He is my stronghold. I just need to watch out the window. He is on His way!
Prayer
Lord, thank you for opening my eyes when I am in distress so I can see the whole picture. I know you are my rock and I can see you coming to rescue me! ~Amen
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