Psalms 30

When Vicki was at Mt. Diablo one of the nurses read the 30th Psalm with her. Vicki found great comfort and meaning in it and asks that we each read it in the spirit of support and unity.

Psalms 30

1. I will praise you, LORD! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death.
2. I prayed to you, LORD God, and you healed me,
3. saving me from death and the grave.
4. Your faithful people, LORD, will praise you with songs and honor your holy name.
5. Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate.
6. I was carefree and thought, "I'll never be shaken!"
7. You, LORD, were my friend, and you made me strong as a mighty mountain. But when you hid your face, I was crushed. I prayed to you, LORD, and in my prayer I said,
8. "What good will it do you if I am in the grave? Once I have turned to dust, how can I praise you or tell how loyal you are?
9. Have pity, LORD! Help!"
10. You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.
11. I thank you from my heart, and I will never stop singing your praises, my LORD and my God.