Returning to battle

The battle for joy has returned.  I found this Psalm of David (as he's running from Saul)very encouraging as I battled to get out of bed this morning.

Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,

For my soul takes refuge in You;

And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge

Until destruction passes by.

I will cry to God Most High,

To God who accomplishes all things for me.

He will send from heaven and save me;

He reproaches him who tramples upon me.

God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.

My soul is among lions;

I must lie among those who breathe forth fire,

Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows

And their tongue a sharp sword.

Be exulted above the heavens, O God;

Let Your glory be above all the earth.

They have prepared a net for my steps;

My soul is bowed down;

They dug a pit before me;

They themselves have fallen into the midst of it.

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!

Awake, my glory!

Awake, harp and lyre!

I will awaken the dawn.

I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing praises to you among the nations.

For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens

And Your truth to the clouds.

Be exulted above the heavens, O God;

Let Your glory be above all the earth.

~ Psalm 57

1079.  A God who is smaller then none.

1080.  A God full of lovingkindness.

1081.  A God I can take refuge in.

1082.  A God who gives me cause to praise Him even on my darkest days, simply because He loves me.

1083.  A strong man that gently pushes me to wake enough to read the words of my Creator.