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"Psalm 7 (Refuge)" by Red Letter Society: From Desperation to Deliverance


Part of their ambitious project to musicalize all 150 Psalms, Red Letter Society & Jordan West released "Psalm 7 (Refuge)". Psalm 7 is a cry to God from King David, who is facing false accusations and persecution. David pleads with God to save him and offer him a safe haven. 

Red Letter Society - Psalm 7 (Refuge)He is open to the possibility that he is wrong and places his trust in the Lord, "if I have done this… my soul surrenders to your will." David unconditionally trusts God to protect the upright and ultimately bring justice. He doesn't linger in despair and declares, "You are my shield… Your ways are worthy of all praise." 

Red Letter Society invites you to move beyond fear and unconditionally place your trust in God's justice. Psalm 7 is a powerful message for anyone who feels pursued: "Save me from the wicked that pursues." Place it before God and shift your focus to gratitude, "give thanks unto the Lord… For the Lord is my shield." Because… even in chaos, God's righteousness always remains a refuge. That is what makes this psalm feel personal and very relevant for each of us today! 

May this song remind you that there's safety in surrender. Go ahead and give it a listen. May your heart echo these words: "I will repent and I will yield // For all of His ways // Are worthy of all praise."

(Related scripture: Psalm 7:1; Psalm 7:10; Psalm 7:11; Psalm 7:17)

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