Ps. 3 A Psalm of David - When He Fled From His Son Absalom

1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!

2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”

3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, One who lifts my head high.

4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.

5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.

6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

7 Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people!

1. David’s Three Complaints - Verses 1&2

2. David’s Nine Testimonies - Verses 3-6

3. David’s five Requests – Verses 7&8

Prayers that are limited to complaints, and have no testimonies (praises), requests or thanksgiving, may simply be gripe sessions.

DJW

“Let God’s promises shine on your problems.”

- Corrie Ten Boom