But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me. With your faithful help rescue me from sinking in the mire; let me be delivered from my enemies and from the deep waters. Do not let the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the Pit close its mouth over me.

Answer me, O LORD, for your steadfast love is good; according to your abundant mercy, turn to me. Do not hide your face from your servant, for I am in distress – make haste to answer me. Draw near to me, redeem me, set me free because of my enemies.

Psalm 69:13-18

Deep water is a problem for all of us. As we travel through life, we often find ourselves surrounded with oceans of grief or crashing waves of broken relationships. No matter how deep the water is, God will be there to help. Reach up and grab God’s hand of mercy.

When trouble overtakes you,

let God take over.

Our Daily Bread – January 4, 2004