"My Soul is in the Midst of Lions"

     In the Psalms David always poured out his heart before the LORD (Psalm 62:8).  Whatever situations David was in, whether good or bad, he always turned to praise God.  The truth is that God is always good, always love, always perfect and holy, always patient, always just, always sovereign, always faithful, and always here with me.  Even if my circumstances aren't great God is still worthy to be praised.  So when I'm found in a desert place spiritually may my heart still sing, "Blessed be the name of the Lord!"

Psalm 57  Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee: yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

I will cry unto God Most High; unto God that performeth all things for me.

He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth His mercy and his truth.

My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Thy glory be above all the earth.

They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

I will praise Thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations.

For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the clouds.

Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let Thy glory be above all the earth.

(underline mine, KJV)