Photo: “Park Avenue,” Arches National Park, Moab, Utah. United States. ©1998-2023 R. John Anderson
- “I love You, O Lord, my strength.”
- The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; - My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
And I am saved from my enemies.
- He sent from on high, He took me;
He drew me out of many waters. - He delivered me from my strong enemy,
And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. - They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
But the Lord was my stay. - He brought me forth also into a broad place;
He rescued me, because He delighted in me.
- As for God, His way is blameless;
The word of the Lord is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. - For who is God, but the Lord?
And who is a rock, except our God, - The God who girds me with strength
And makes my way blameless? - He makes my feet like hinds’ feet,
And sets me upon my high places. - He trains my hands for battle,
So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. - You have also given me the shield of Your salvation,
And Your right hand upholds me;
And Your gentleness makes me great. - You enlarge my steps under me,
And my feet have not slipped. – Psalm 18:1-3, 16-19, 30-36
