Psalm 140

“Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle” (7). The psalmist prayed for help against his enemies, including those who tried to make him stumble (4) and those who attacked his reputation (11). The psalmist did not hesitate to cry out, “Rescue me!” (1), whether the danger was emotional, physical, or spiritual. However, he understood that God would not bless every selfish purpose; the sovereign Lord was on the side of the “poor” and “needy” (12).

“You are my God” (6). God sees and hears our cries for help, and His loving purpose is not just to rescue, but to align our will with His own.