Welcome back to the Summer Porch Series in Psalms. One of my favorite places is the Southern part of the United States where porches are big and wide and sitting outside is a southern past time with a big glass of sweet tea! This summer, I want you to think of us sitting on a porch in a cozy chair or swing and reading the Psalms together and talking to God through prayer. I am hoping we can slow down long enough breathe in the hallowed words he’s given to us—stopping long enough to savor them and gain courage and strength for the next moments whatever that might be. I invite you to join me each week as I read one of my favorites, sharing a little of why it is meaningful and then praying a portion of the Psalm over all of us. My prayer is when we get up from the porch we will feel renewed and refreshed.In this episode, we find our friend David hiding in a cave to escape Saul. He teaches us that it is God's steadfast love and faithfulness that can sustain us in the middle of our mess. If you aren’t yet a part of the community I encourage you to join us as I will be sending out a few emails to encourage you through the summer. To join visit www.thesoulanchor.comBe merciful to me, oh God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cynthia-cavanaugh/message