Wayside Devotional
Take a few moments to read the passage below, hear from Brenda McCord, the Director of Women's Ministries, and worship our great God. We'd love to hear your takeaways - tag us on social media (@waysidechapelsa) #waysidedevotions
Our Strength, Shield, & Rock | Psalm 18:1-6, 30-35, 49
PSALM 18:1-6, 30-35, 49
I love you, O Lord, my strength.
2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.
4 The cords of death encompassed me;
the torrents of destruction assailed me;
5 the cords of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me.
6 In my distress I called upon the Lord;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.
30 This God—his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God, but the Lord?
And who is a rock, except our God?—
32 the God who equipped me with strength
and made my way blameless.
33 He made my feet like the feet of a deer
and set me secure on the heights.
34 He trains my hands for war,
so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You have given me the shield of your salvation,
and your right hand supported me,
and your gentleness made me great.
49 For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations,
and sing to your name.
DEVOTIONAL | BRENDA MCCORD
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- What are some difficult circumstances you are facing today?
- Open your Bible to Psalm 18 and as you read through these verses, make a list of the attributes of God.
- Pause for a time to pray and acknowledge God’s strength and help for each difficult circumstance in your life.