249. Psalm 9 Encounter: God as Your Refuge in the Midst of Injustice

Welcome to Holistic Hearts.

Last episode we talked about encountering the.

Book of Psalms, Psalm 9.

Specifically, we talked about who God is.

And he is our God of justice and our God who is our refuge.

So today we're going to encounter him as our refuge.

So find a quiet space, close your eyes and take three deep breaths with me.

Holy Spirit, we invite you into.

Our.

Thoughts, our mind, our spirit guide this time to encounter you as the God of our refuge.

The God of justice.

With your eyes closed.

If you're comfortable.

I invite you to think of something that maybe feels heavy in your life right now.

Maybe it's an injustice that you're facing.

Or maybe it's a burden from social media or the news.

Maybe it's a situation where you have.

Felt overlooked or forgotten.

Bring that to Jesus.

Picture Jesus as your high shelter.

Picture the Father as your perfect hiding place.

As we have talked about how the.

Heart of the Father is Jesus.

Picture him as your high shelter, as your hiding place.

What does that look like for you, Handing over this heavy feeling or burden that you're carrying?

What does he want to say to you?

What does he want to show you?

I'm going to be quiet for a.

Little bit and let the Holy Spirit lead.

So take as long as you need as you encounter the God of justice, the God who has not forgotten you.

And in a moment, I will read.

Part of Psalm 9 to wrap us up.

All who are oppressed may come to.

Yahweh as a high shelter in the time of trouble.

A perfect hiding place.

For everyone who.

Knows your wonderful name, keeps putting their trust in you.

They can count on you for help no matter what.

Oh Lord, you will never, no, never neglect those who come to you.

We thank you, Lord, that you see.

Us, you know us.

You see the.

World, you see the suffering.

And you.

Will not neglect those who come before.

You.

And ask for your help.

We love you, Lord.

Thank you that you are a good Father.

Thank you that you throw out a.

Rope of hope on our behalf.

In Jesus name.

Amen.

As always, I encourage you to write.

Down what the Holy Spirit pressed upon.

Your imagination as you were picturing and envisioning being in the secret place, this hiding place with him, with your God of justice and your God who is your refuge.

We remember the things that we take time to write down.

So till next time, I will look.

Forward to hearing how this may have moved you and encouraged you in a tough season.

Whether it's for you personally or as you're watching a world that's hurting.

Take comfort in that.

And know that there is hope, my friend.

See you next time.