Praise For Safety

David sang this song to the LORD on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang:

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;

my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.

He is my shield, the power that saves me,

and my place of safety.

He is my refuge, my savior,

the one who saves me from violence.

I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise,

and he saved me from my enemies.”

2 Samuel 22:1-4

There’s no greater feeling than getting home safe and sound, especially when the journey was difficult. Such experiences produce stories that we love to tell to others. But all too often we forget to give thanks to the Lord for protecting us.

When David was relaxing in complete safety, he remembered to praise the Lord for delivering him from King Saul. He acknowledged that it was God, not his own military prowess or physical strength, that saved him.

When the Lord rescues us from desperate situations, the threats of others, or simply our own mistakes, we must remember to stop and praise him.

• O Lord, you are worthy of praise because you saved me from . . .