Preserve me, O God for in You I put my trust!

Preserve me, O God—for in You I put my trust

" Preserve me, O God—for in You I put my trust! " Psalm 16:1

This prayer of the psalmist fits me well. Snares lie in my path, dangers surround me on every hand—and I am utterly unable to keep myself!

O God, preserve me—encompass me with Your favor as a shield.

"Uphold my steps in Your paths—t hat my footsteps may not slip!"

Keep me as the apple of the eye—and hide me under the shadow of Your wings!

Keep me from the power of inbred sin—and deliver me from an evil heart of unbelief.

Preserve me not only from outward defection—but from inward decline.

Maintain the spiritual life You have imparted—and keep me in the exercise of faith and hope and love.

O Lord, my trust is in You! You alone are able to uphold me in this wicked world. Your strong arm can protect me when surrounded by my most powerful enemies. Under Your care, in the hour of greatest peril—I am safe. You are able to keep me from falling, and to present me faultless before the presence of Your glory with exceeding joy!

"Hold me up—and I shall be safe!" Psalm 119:117

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