A Prayer about a Safe Place

For in you my soul takes refuge; In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, Till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalm 57:1

Redeeming Lord,

We pray for all who need a safe place right now, 

not just any safe place, 

but the safest place of resting 

in your mercy and grace.

While many in Israel and Ukraine and the Southeastern United States

are seeking to find safe places, 

after homes and lives were destroyed in war and hurricanes,

others throughout the world have suffered the destruction 

of families, careers, relationships, lives. 

When we feel that our souls are “in the midst of lions” 

or that we “lie down amid fiery beasts” (Ps. 57:4),  

may we cry out to you, “God Most High” (Ps. 57:2).

For indeed, you will send from the heavens and save us; 

you have already “put to shame the one who tramples on us” (Ps. 57:3).  

You have shown us your “steadfast love and faithfulness” 

in Jesus (Ps. 57:3), our one true safe place, 

our refuge at all times. 

You have cast your weighted blanket of glory across the earth, 

and our souls awaken with new hope 

to sing your praises (Ps. 57:6-8). 

In Jesus’ safe name we pray. Amen.

Read Psalm 57.