The Psalm
Psalm 31:1–2 (CSB)
1 LORD, I seek refuge in you; let me never be disgraced. Save me by your righteousness.
2 Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a mountain fortress to save me.
The Prayer
My Only Savior
Who is like you, God?
and who compares to you?
You alone are worthy
of honor
of praise
of worship for all of my days.
The world critiques
ridicules
slams
kills
destroys.
But you are the only Savior,
who pulls me from hell
brings me to your bosom
and gives me peaceful rest
because you alone are grace.
Because you have declared me to be your child,
do not ignore me.
Hear my cries!
Make me like you!
Make me righteous like you!
So I will never depart from you
or you would ever depart from me.
Keep me from this world,
from the snares of the Devil
from the traps of Demons
from the bowels of Sheol
from the darkness of my heart.
Bring me to your throne,
and judge me rightly,
in the blood-stained robe of your only begotten Son.
Amen.