Reflection from Psalm No. 3
TRUST IN GOD UNDER STRESS
Lord, the problems that beset me daily are many.
My dependence on you,
My simple faith in your loving way,
Is constantly under pressure.
And yet, Lord, you are the shield that protects me.
Encircled by your love,
You enfold me with concern,
Your strength supports me.
Past experience has assured me,
That as often as I cried our for help,
My prayer found audience.
Now, I reach out, once more,
You are close to me,
You hear and respond.
Awake or asleep, I am not troubled by the disputes I encounter.
The conflicts in my life will never separate me from you.
For you are able to salvage
All that imperils my friendship with you.
In your own good time, Lord,
You will set me free.
Salvation is of the Lord;
Your blessing be upon your people! Psalm 3:9
Glory be…
This reflection was composed by Fr Kevin Lyon, a priest of the Dublin Diocese, and flows from his praying the psalms. Published in the book: Psalm-Prayers for every mood, reproduced with permission from the author and publishers: Columba Press. www.columba.ie