Our Fortress in times of adversity

Oh, love the Lord, all you His saints!
For the Lord preserves the faithful,
Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart,
All you who hope in the Lord.

In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed;
Deliver me in Your righteousness. Bow down Your ear to me,
Deliver me speedily; Be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defence to save me.
For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake,
Lead me and guide me. Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me,
For You are my strength. Into Your hand I commit my spirit;

You have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
I have hated those who regard useless idols;
But I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy,
For You have considered my trouble; You have known my soul in adversities,
And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy;

You have set my feet in a wide place. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble;

But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies,
And from those who persecute me. Make Your face shine upon Your servant;
Save me for Your mercies’ sake.

Do not let me be ashamed, O Lord, for I have called upon You;

Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You,
Which You have prepared for those who trust in You
You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence
You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion

Blessed be the Lord, For He has shown me His marvellous kindness in a strong city!
For I said in my haste, “I am cut off from before Your eyes”;
Nevertheless You heard the voice of my supplications
When I cried out to You.

this is an extract from Psalm 31. In this lockdown period  I find the psalms comforting and encouraging. Pray the Father strengthens and comforts you.