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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

— Isaiah 40:8
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Psalms 3

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Chapter Study & Analysis

Psalm 3 is a morning prayer of trust in God during a time of rebellion. David, fleeing from Absalom, declares that God is a shield for him and the lifter of his head, despite the thousands set against him.

CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS

1. Peace in Crisis: David could sleep and wake in peace because the Lord sustained him (v. 5). True rest is possible even in the midst of danger.
2. God as our Glory: God is the "lifter up of mine head" (v. 3). When the world tries to shame us, God restores our dignity and confidence.
3. Salvation Belongeth unto the Lord: Victory does not depend on our numbers or strength, but on God’s blessing upon His people.

FORMAL PRAYER

Lord, be Thou a shield for us. When many rise up against us, sustain us by Thy power and help us to rest in the assurance that salvation belongeth unto Thee alone. Amen.
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