January 29th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 71:1-6
Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help

In you, O Lord, I take refuge;
   let me never be put to shame.
In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;
   incline your ear to me and save me.
Be to me a rock of refuge,
   a strong fortress, to save me,
   for you are my rock and my fortress.

Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
   from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.
For you, O Lord, are my hope,
   my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
Upon you I have leaned from my birth;
   it was you who took me from my mother’s womb.
My praise is continually of you.

Reflection
Psalm by Bill Lynch

It's been a hard life, Lord,
   a long hard life.
I look for you to sustain me,
   and seek your safety.
I'm in need of a Savior,
   for you are my only hope.
You are my base, my constant love,
   you know me inside and out.

From birth you cut me free,
   free from my mother to live.
Your care was constant,
   loving and always present.
You fed me with the manna,
   the Bread of life from you.
I will always praise and honor you,
   today, tomorrow and forever.

Prayer
Lord, you alone sustain life. You give life and you grant salvation. It's everything in a gift. I give you thanks for your constant care and love and praise your name... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen