Psalm 41:7-13

All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me. They say, "A deadly thing is poured out on him; he will not rise again from where he lies." Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. But you, O LORD, be gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them! By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me. But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen.

Lord, You stand between me and those who wish me harm. Sometimes because of who I am, but more often because of who You are and I am seen as Your called representative to the kingdom of man. Praise You that I am used and to the extent that I am seen this way, thank You and praise You. Oh, Lord, that I would be seen more fully and consistently as Your Ambassador of Reconciliation.