Day 1 · The LORD Is on My Side
Psalm 118:1–14
1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 3Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. 6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. 8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. 9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. 10All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. 13I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me. 14The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
In verses 10–12, what phrase does the psalmist repeat when describing how he faced the nations surrounding him?
Apply
When you feel pressured or overwhelmed this week, what is one practical way you can choose to take refuge in the LORD rather than relying on human strength?
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