To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the dayof trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion; May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah

May He grant you according to your heart's desire, And fulfill all your purpose. We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God. They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright.

Save, LORD! May the King answer us when we call.

As I was reading through this beautiful Psalm, our daughter called to talk to her mother. Much of the conversation was in another room, not particularly distinct but obviously about a dear friend of the family. Some of the characteristics were the conversation's efficiency, even tightness; much of the understanding of the relationship were based on years of continuity and consistency.

Now read this record as a conversation between King David and his Chief Musician, discussing the relationship between Yahweh and the Chief. A lot of historical detail left out, but clearly understood by the two. Continuity and consistency.

Our prayers to the LORD and conversations about Him should have the same characteristics. Most of the time! But there are times when it is appropriate to extol the LORD and His Goodness.

Reading

Morning Psalm 117, Noon Psalm 119:81-88, Evening Psalm 57